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With drug overdose fatalities still an all-too-common occurrence, states have enacted laws that provide some immunity from drug charges for those who seek emergency help for someone suffering an overdose. These laws are meant to encourage people not to flee an...
Many people facing criminal charges try to fight the allegations either by proving no crime occurred or that they weren't involved in one that did. Those facing assault charges risk having a permanent record of a violent crime if they plead guilty. Occasionally, the...
Drug charges often result from police officers finding people under the influence of prohibited substances or with drugs in their direct possession. If police officers search someone's pockets, backpack or purse and find drugs, the individual subject to the search may...
Police officers conduct searches to ensure their safety in some circumstances and to gather evidence in others. A search of an individual's residence is almost always related to evidence collection or conducting an arrest, as opposed to ensuring the safety of police...
Indiana police officers can arrest people if they find drugs physically in their possession. They can also arrest those who seem to have a role in the production or distribution of drugs. Sometimes, investigators spend time and effort trying to establish a connection...
Police officers do not necessarily care about catching the right person. They simply want to have a high arrest and conviction rate. Sometimes, the tactics used by police officers can lead to innocent people facing criminal charges. Innocent people may even plead...
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and Snapchat allow Americans to stay connected, share experiences and express their thoughts and opinions on everything from politics to poodles. However, for individuals who are facing criminal investigations or criminal charges,...
Police officers who suspect someone of impairment at the wheel can make numerous demands during a traffic stop. They can ask personal questions and may try to corroborate their suspicions of chemical impairment. Most drivers facing police suspicion do their best to...
People who are facing criminal justice charges often don’t want to have to remain in jail while their cases move through the criminal justice system. Instead, they want to be released so they can work on their case and take care of normal business while spending time...
If someone faces criminal charges, a court order of probation could be among the best possible outcomes. Many criminal charges can lead to incarceration if someone pleads guilty or gets convicted at trial. When the state has strong evidence, a defendant may not want...