Criminal Defense

A search warrant is a document issued by a judge that allows the police to search a specific place and seize certain items. In Indiana, police must show probable cause that evidence of a crime is likely to be found at the location. The warrant must be based on sworn...

People in Indiana who are charged with stalking can face significant legal consequences. In Indiana, stalking means that there is a pattern of conduct that would lead to a reasonable person feeling threatened, intimidated or frightened. This doesn’t involve a single...

The Constitution provides very specific rights for people in the United States. One of these is the right to avoid self-incrimination when interacting with police officers and people involved in the criminal justice system.  A person’s Miranda rights are one of the...

When you are charged with a crime in Indiana, having evidence suppressed can mean the difference between winning and losing your case. The prosecution must prove their case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. Without the right evidence this is sometimes impossible....

Being pulled over on a traffic stop is often a confusing and disorienting experience. Although you may not initially know why you were pulled over, or disagree with the reason, it is important to follow the officer’s instructions and remain calm and polite. However,...

People who are facing criminal charges are often concerned about what consequences they’re going to face. The answer to this isn’t always simple because there are a variety of factors that help to determine what sentence a person will face if they’re convicted.  If...

False allegations can be devastating. If you have been falsely accused of wrongdoing, you may – very understandably – be concerned about this situation threatening your reputation, freedom and future. Whether you’re accused of a crime you didn’t commit or...

One of the most worrying things to deal with as a parent is seeing the police outside your door. Generally, there are two reasons the police knock at a person’s door. To tell them someone they love has been injured or killed, or because they want to talk to someone...

If you have ever watched a show about the police on TV, you will probably have seen them telling someone they are arresting and that they have the right to remain silent. This is one of your rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. But why might you want...

When police misconduct is proven, it can significantly impact the outcome of a criminal case. However, this turn of events does not automatically lead to charges being dropped. Additional action must generally be taken in order to turn misconduct at the outset into a...