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 officers. People who find the police waiting at their door are often unsure of how to respond. They…
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 between an individual and the drug trade. For example, police officers may try to monitor the traffic…
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 guilty to criminal charges out of fear of the consequences if they go to court and get convicted.…
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, the very act of logging onto social media platforms can be like trying to navigate a minefield. If you are being investigated or…
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 cooperate during a traffic stop. They believe that by following a police officer’s instructions and answering their questions,…
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 often so eager to maintain high arrest or solve rates that they may violate people’s rights in pursuit of “a win.” They may become unnecessarily aggressive when taking people into state custody or might conduct searches that technically violate someone’s civil rights. Few searches are more invasive than a pat-down or frisk. When a police officer physically…
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…