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The district attorney must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to obtain a conviction. Prosecutors will rely on the evidence obtained by law enforcement officials to build the strongest case against you. However, when this evidence was unlawfully obtained during a search and seizure, it should not be used against you. Getting these types…

Failure to go to jury duty in Indiana could have serious consequences. All Indiana residents with few exceptions are required to appear when summoned to do so by the district court. Failure to comply with these court orders could come with serious penalties, including community service, fines of up to $1,000, and as many…

If you have recently been charged with a criminal offense, you may be anxious to clear your name of the allegations against you. While you have the option of working with a public defender if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, if you have the means to hire a private criminal defense lawyer in…

It may surprise you to learn that some defenses are not allowed when charged with a crime. Affirmative defenses, where you affirm that the crime occurred but introduce evidence that negates criminal liability, are often considered some of the riskier approaches to criminal charges. One such affirmative defense is entrapment. Here, you are alleging…

Although you may have thought driving with an open alcohol container was not that serious, the state of Indiana takes drunk driving and other related charges very seriously. If you are found guilty of driving a vehicle with an open alcoholic beverage, you could face serious criminal penalties, such as suspension of your driver’s license, fines,…

Resisting arrest is considered a criminal offense in the state of Indiana. However, all individuals have specific civil rights and liberties. It may surprise you to learn that if police are engaging in any type of misconduct, you have the right to resist unlawful arrest. That does not mean that law enforcement officials will…