Indianapolis Criminal Defense Blog
In response to the recent studies linking the legalization of marijuana to an increase in fatal automobile accidents
Recent studies from the state of Washington, one of the more recent states for marijuana legalization, found that fatal car accidents involving drivers who tested positive for marijuana has nearly doubled since the law legalizing marijuana was enacted in 2012. [...]
Lack of probable cause in DUI blood draw search warrant leads to reversal of conviction
Due to a high volume of criminal cases and DUI investigations in Indianapolis, it is common for law enforcement to use pre-filled boilerplate affidavits and forms when filling out the proper paper work for investigations. The problem with this however, [...]
Revisiting the landmark US Supreme Court case requiring search warrants for cell phones
The US Supreme Court in Riley v. California, 573 U.S.__(2014) unanimously decided that searches and seizures of the digital contents of cellular devices without valid search warrants are contrary to the constitution and deemed illegal. In the day and age [...]
Indiana 4th Amendment case law update—Improper Search and Seizure
The law of 4th Amendment Search and Seizure is clear—that: “The rights of the people, to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches, and seizures, shall not be violated: and no warrant shall issue, but [...]
What your Social Media says can and will be used against you in a court of law
We live in an age of instant information and communication. The internet, arguably the greatest innovation of our generation has connected people around the world and social media has acted as the vessel making it all possible. Although such instant [...]
A brief look at Indiana’s Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP) and how you may qualify
If your license has been suspended for whatever reason, either by a court or the BMV, then you may have avenues available that would allow you to get back out there on the road. UnderI.C. 9-30-16, our legislature did away [...]
Halloween weekend could come with it heightened DUI taskforces and checkpoints
As the always popular Halloween weekend approaches filled with parties, overly provocative costumes, booze and good times for all, so too will a heightened law enforcement presence on the streets looking for impaired drivers. Whether it's a DUI Checkpoint or traffic infraction [...]
A brief look at Indiana’s Expungement and Second Chance law
Indiana's laws on expungements (I.C. 53-38-9) recently changed on July 1, 2015. Before, anyone arrested or convicted of a crime was forced to live with that mistake for the rest of their lives by having a permanent blemish on their [...]
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