Do not send money to an unexpected caller promising release, dismissal, or protection from arrest. Hang up and independently contact your attorney, jail, or court clerk. Verify the obligation and payment instructions before paying. An official-sounding caller or...
An Indiana criminal case can take months because both sides need time to exchange evidence, investigate the facts, review records, and question witnesses. In DUI and other criminal cases, waiting for body-camera footage, laboratory information, medical records, or...
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...
