Under an Indiana law that became effective on July 1, 2012, a person with a Class D felony conviction may petition the sentencing court to reduce the conviction to a Class A misdemeanor. People who have been denied jobs and other opportunities due to a Class D felony conviction now have an opportunity for relief.

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Citizens have a legitimate expectation of privacy in their computer files. The police cannot search your computer without a warrant, unless you consent. To obtain a search warrant for your computer, a judge must find that there is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a crime located on your computer. If police obtain a search warrant, they can only search your computer for the things or files authorized in the search warrant.
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You can be charged with a crime for mere presence at a party. What is a Place of Common Nuisance? If it’s your home, you could be charged with a felony. You could be charged even if you are innocent. What should you do?
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Criminal charges of visiting a common nuisance, or maintaining a common nuisance, can be filed against a person who is merely present somewhere drugs are being used, or who allows illegal drugs to be used in their home or vehicle. However, the crimes of visiting a common nuisance and maintaining a common nuisance require the State to prove that the defendant acted knowingly or intentionally. It you are accused of visiting a common nuisance, or maintaining a common nuisance, it is important not to waive your right to remain silent and right to an attorney.
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If you are arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana and have a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater, your driving privileges will be suspended by the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) for 180 days or until the charges have been disposed of. If you refuse to give a breath sample, your driving privileges will be suspended for one year (or 2 years if you have a previous OWI).
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