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Charged with OWI While Parked? See How Courts Determine 'Operation' in Indiana.

Facing an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge in Indiana can be daunting, especially if you were arrested in a parked or non-moving vehicle. A crucial aspect of these cases is whether the ...

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Understanding Residential Entry Charges and Defenses in Indiana

If you’ve recently been arrested on charges of residential entry in Indiana, it’s essential to understand the nature of the offense and the potential defenses available. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of residential entry charges under Indiana law and discuss possible defenses ...

Residential Entry, Consent, Intent
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Entrapment Defense in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction The entrapment defense is a powerful tool for criminal defense attorneys, allowing defendants to argue that they were induced by law enforcement to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. This blog provides an in-depth look at the entrapment defense in Indiana, ...

Entrapment, Predisposition, Proof, Inducement
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Defending Identity Deception Charges in Indiana

Identity deception is a serious offense in Indiana, and understanding the legal framework is essential for anyone facing such charges. This blog provides an overview of identity deception under Indiana law, discusses potential penalties, outlines common defenses, and summarizes relevant case law to ...

Identity, Fraud, Deception
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Defending Trespass Charges in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide

If you have been recently arrested or charged with criminal trespass in Indiana, understanding the law, potential penalties, and possible defenses is crucial. This blog provides a detailed overview of the trespass statute, discusses relevant case law, and offers practical advice for those facing ...

Trespass, Defense, Charges
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Expungement and Restoring Firearm Rights in Indiana

If you have a past conviction for domestic violence and are looking to restore your firearm rights for activities like hunting or personal protection, understanding Indiana’s legal framework is crucial. Expungement in Indiana can restore many of your civil rights, but there are specific provisions ...

Expungement, Rights, Firearm
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Owen County Bond Schedule: How Spencer, Indiana Attorneys Can Help

If you're arrested in Spencer, Indiana, one of your top priorities should be posting bond and getting out of jail. However, this can be challenging if you cannot afford the set bond amount. That's where an experienced Spencer criminal defense attorney can make a significant difference. Indiana law ...

Bail, Bond

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Spencer Criminal Defense Attorney: Court Rules in Owen County

Facing your first arrest can be overwhelming, but in Spencer, Indiana, having the right criminal defense attorney familiar with Owen County local court procedures can make a world of difference. Owen County courts follow specific rules when it comes to evidence exchange. Within 21 days of your ...

Attorney, Criminal, Defense, Spencer

Tongue Ring Challenge: OWI Breathalyzer Suppressed

An Indiana woman was pulled over by Indianapolis police and subjected to field sobriety tests, which she failed. Following this, the officer administered a breathalyzer test without requiring her to remove her tongue ring, despite noticing it. The woman's breath test result exceeded the legal ...

OWI, Breathalyzer

Search of Greene County Woman’s Purse Reversed

Greene County Sheriff’s Detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Newberry, Indiana. When officers arrived, the homeowner had four guests, two male and two female. Police officers found a purse in the living room. The officer searched the purse without knowing to whom it belonged. The owner ...

Search, Property, Privacy

Bloomington Appeal Overturns Marijuana Conviction

Officers in Bloomington were on the lookout for an individual unrelated to the defendant. In their search, they encountered a long driveway blocked by a cable, accompanied by a clear “No Trespassing” sign. Ignoring these indicators, the officers removed the cable and proceeded. When officers got ...

Marijuana, Dealing, Bloomington

OWI Dismissed, Roundabouts Don’t Require Use of Turn Signal

An Indiana man’s convictions for operating while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamines were dismissed after the court found that he was not required to use a turn signal to exit a roundabout. The man had entered a three-exit roundabout and exited without ...

Traffic, Law, OWI, Driving

Courts Must Adapt to a New Normal

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced courts to adapt to a health crisis while attempting to keep the justice system moving. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has enacted a detailed plan for businesses to open that includes social distancing and safety measures. The Indiana Supreme Court has provided some ...

Drugs, OWI, DUI, Technology

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