A petition for expungement of criminal records that was denied by an Allen County judge has been reversed and remanded for further proceedings. The Indiana Court of Appeals determined that the Allen County court incorrectly denied the petition without first setting a hearing. The case solidifies that a petition for expungement cannot be denied without a hearing unless the petition either 1) does not meet the statute’s requirements or 2) makes statements that demonstrate the petitioner is not entitled to relief.

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As of March 21, four Indiana counties have moved to e-filing: Hamilton County, Clark County, Harrison County, and Shelby County. By the end of 2016, eight more are scheduled to follow: Henry County, Floyd County, Hendricks County, Franklin County, Morgan County, St. Joseph County, Wells County, and Tipton County. It is more important than every to retain an attorney who is committed to staying current with technology. E-filing may be a challenge for lawyers who are uncomfortable embracing new tools and processes. Our office looks forward to being at the forefront of using e-filing to further increase efficiency and improve client experience.
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A Hamilton County man’s convictions for dealing in marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance have been reversed. The Indiana Court of Appeals determined that the probable cause affidavit used to conduct a canine sniff of the man's property contained insufficient evidence. In addition, the Court determined that Hamilton County investigators recklessly ommitted important information from the probable cause affidavit. 

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The process of expunging your criminal records in Indiana is complicated and confusing, even for those with significant legal training, including attorneys, judges, and court staff. As a result, those who want their criminal records expunged quickly, efficiently, and correctly should consult with an experienced Indiana expungement attorney. An experienced Indiana expungement attorney will be able to prevent errors in the petition that can have serious consequences, including the delay or even denial of granting the petition. Gibson Law Office has represented clients petitioning to expunge their criminal records in dozens of Indiana counties, including in Lafayette, Monticello, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, and Delphi. 
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The Indiana State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and roving saturation patrols in dozens of Indiana counties over the St. Patrick's Day holiday and into the weekend. Police will be aggressively targeting drivers for charges of Operating While Intoxicated, as well as citations for unrestrained motorists. Checkpoints will take place in Porter County, Clark County, Marion County, Miami County, Henry County, and St. Joseph County. After the checkpoints, several additional counties will be subject to "roving saturation patrols".
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