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 with friends and family. For some, getting out of jail while they await…
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 to take the case to trial because they assume that they cannot successfully defend against the…
The law in Indiana restricts many different types of conduct. There are laws that apply to financial transactions and those that govern interpersonal relationships. For example, it is illegal for someone to attack or assault another person. There are also laws preventing one party from misappropriating the assets that belong to another. Despite these rules, sometimes disagreements spiral out of…
Police officers are supposed to uphold the law – and you may have been raised to trust an officer’s word. Unfortunately, that could put you at a serious disadvantage if you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re being investigated in connection with a crime. Police officers can and will lie to you if they think twisting the truth…
For a variety of reasons, officers often care more about maintaining a high solve rate than they do about accurately identifying a person who broke the law. Partially as a result of this reality, many innocent people end up charged with crimes and may choose to plead guilty to the allegations they face because they feel that the state’s efforts…
When dealing with police officers, individuals generally need to know their rights. Police officers usually know they can’t overtly violate someone’s rights, but they may try to trick someone into giving up their rights. It is very easy to make mistakes when one feels anxious or stressed, which is a common response to a traffic stop or a crash. Police…
If police stop you or pull you over while you are driving, you may wonder what you did wrong and feel nervous and agitated. It is important to know what you must do and what your rights are in these situations so you can calmly respond responsibly. Stay calm The first thing you should do if the police pull you…