Having a loud knock at your door and realizing it is law enforcement can be a scary experience. But as with any interaction with officers, you will want to focus on your rights and maintaining them. It is essential for you to know what they can and cannot do to...
Charges of workplace embezzlement can happen for different reasons. Sometimes a payroll administrator decides to take advantage of the position and steals company money for personal enrichment or to give to friends. This kind of theft can do serious damage to a...
Many Americans are at least passingly familiar with “Miranda rights,” as they often come up in crime dramas. However, your Miranda rights are a key element of any criminal proceeding and understanding them is vital. In the United States, the police must inform a...
When an Indiana law enforcement officer asks you to submit to a breath test during a traffic stop, you may hesitate before doing so. The results of a breath test may have a substantial impact on your life moving forward, so it is imperative that the device used to...
You may hear a lot about your rights during an arrest, but what happens after your arrest? You still have civil rights when it comes to the court process and your trial. The Indiana Public Defender Council explains you have certain rights at trial of which you should...
Having an Indiana criminal conviction has the potential to come back to haunt you, and it may impact everything from your ability to find housing to your ability to land a lucrative job. Depending on the details and circumstances surrounding your situation, arrest and...
When you drink a few alcoholic beverages during a night out, it can be difficult to track your blood alcohol content level. But driving with your BAC level at or above a certain threshold can put you at risk for a DUI conviction. The Governors Highway Safety...
It may seem easy for people in Indiana to immediately cast judgment on those cited by law enforcement officials for driving under the influence. This likely comes from an assumption that modern technology (such as the proliferation of ride-share services) makes...
Most people do not intend to receive a DUI after a night out with friends. However, it is a very real possibility when you have too much to drink in a short period of time. The best way to avoid a DUI charge is to arrange for alternate transportation when you know you...
Individuals in Indiana convicted of a crime, particularly felonies, could fall under the probation system. This could involve various jurisdictions and will result in a probation officer keeping tabs on a person for some time as defined by the courts. This complex...
