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There are many different factors that push people to break the law. It can be interesting to examine their circumstances and consider how these things may influence their decisions. For instance, some researchers have found that there is a link between poverty rates...
Once you have a permanent criminal record, it can have a major impact on your life. For instance, your record will show up on a background check by potential employers. Even if you are not prohibited from employment due to having a record, it puts you at a...
Many people refer to impaired driving as drunk driving. However, the state of Indiana refers to such offenses as operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) offenses. An OWI charge may follow a car crash or a one-on-one traffic stop. Police officers with proof...
Drugs that are found in pharmacies, prescribed by doctors or administered at hospitals are controlled substances. These substances can include cough medicine, steroids or anxiety medicine for example. Controlled substances are regulated by the government under the...
This summer, among the many state laws that took effect in Indiana, one included two changes to the regulations around serving alcohol by bars, restaurants and other establishments. Both of these changes, while a “win” for both business owners and consumers, could...
Facing eviction can be a stressful experience for tenants. People involved wonder about their rights and what actions landlords can legally take. In Indiana, the law provides specific protections for tenants during eviction. Can landlords change locks without a court...
Searches are something that law enforcement uses all the time. They help police officers to gather evidence to present in court. Searches may be conducted on a person, their vehicle or their property. There are strict laws on what constitutes a legal search, and...
We do our best to teach our children right from wrong from a very early age. One of those lessons is that stealing is wrong, and they could be in serious trouble when they’re caught. We can’t be by our children’s side 24/7, so all we can do is hope that they remember...
There’s no question that drugged driving is every bit as dangerous (and illegal) as drunk driving. However, getting evidence that a driver is impaired by drugs is more challenging than determining how much alcohol they’ve consumed. There’s no true equivalent to a...
In Indiana, it is possible to get certain criminal records expunged if they meet specific criteria. However, this does not necessarily mean the records will be deleted or destroyed. Expungement generally involves sealing or restricting access to the records, but they...
