If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, every court date can feel overwhelming. The words on your notice may sound serious, especially when you see “pretrial conference,” “status conference,” or “review hearing.” Many people worry they will be forced into...
Imagine this: police show up at your home, say they believe you’re dangerous, and leave with your firearms. No warrant. No criminal conviction. Maybe no criminal charge at all. Is that allowed in Indiana? The short answer is yes, but only under specific conditions....
What Is a Red Flag Law or Extreme Risk Protective Order in Indiana? A Red Flag Law allows the temporary removal of firearms when a court finds that a person is dangerous to themselves or someone else. Indiana’s version is called the Jake Laird Law, and it is found in...
Criminal recklessness does not always get the same attention as battery, assault, or DUI. That can make people underestimate it. Big mistake. In Indiana, you do not have to injure anyone to be charged with criminal recklessness. The focus is often on risk. Did your...
You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
