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Police officers are agents of the state. Their job is to enforce the law, investigate criminal activity and uphold social order. In some cases, police officers may engage in questionable behavior in misguided attempts to fulfill their professional obligations. When...
Many people assume that drug possession charges only apply to illegal substances like cocaine or methamphetamine. However, in Indiana, possessing prescription medication without a valid prescription can lead to serious criminal charges. Even if the medication at issue...
Finding out that your teenager has been arrested and is facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and frightening. As a parent, you want to protect your child and ensure their future remains bright. Understanding what to do next can help you to achieve the best...
Anyone who spots the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them in traffic may worry about citation or arrest. If the driver had a drink before their encounter with police, they may worry about operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. Instead of a basic...
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...