Cocaine is a powdered substance made from the leaves of the coca plant. Since it is highly addictive, controlled substance laws make it illegal. A person caught buying or selling it in Indiana could face some stiff penalties. Cocaine laws overview Indiana divides...
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What constitutes the offense of burglary in Indiana?
Burglary is a serious crime in Indiana, with penalties that could include 20 years in prison or higher in some instances. If charged, you need to understand what you can do to defend yourself. Keep reading to learn more. What is burglary? Burglary is the unlawful...
Indiana statute of limitations on criminal offenses
It's important to understand the basics of the Indiana statute of limitations for crimes because they can be a little complex and complicated. For instance, what are the time limits on filing a criminal charge? How much time do I have to file a civil case against...
What is domestic battery in Indiana?
Indiana domestic violence laws apply when a crime involves a domestic relationship. The offense may be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the offender's prior record and the circumstances. Understanding domestic battery charges are an important part of preparing...
Drug trafficking penalties in Indiana
Drug offenders in Indiana are charged based on the type and amount of controlled substances found in their possession. Individuals who obtain small amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine or other illegal drugs for their own personal use generally face charges...
Misdemeanor and felony theft in Indiana
Indiana defines theft as willingly and knowingly taking unauthorized control of another person's property. Since the state doesn't take theft lightly, a person in Anderson, Indiana, charged with this crime could face serious penalties if convicted. The charges depend...
Warrantless searches limited by the Supreme Court
The Fourth Amendment is not an airtight prohibition against all searches of Indiana residents without a warrant. Instead, there are exceptions that allow an officer to conduct warrantless searches based on exigencies. However, the Supreme Court occasionally reminds...
What happens when you falsely confess?
The Constitution theoretically protects the legal rights of Indiana defendants. In practice, their legal rights could be trampled on by overeager prosecutors and police. One way is when police obtain a false confession through improper means. When that happens, a...
Penalties for OWI in Indiana
Though states use different initials to refer to DUI, all states have laws against driving under the influence. Indiana uses the initials OWI, or operating while intoxicated. A driver may face stiff penalties when charged with OWI. Overview of Indiana OWI laws Indiana...
The various types of identity theft
When it comes to identity theft, most people think of a person stealing personal information, like bank account numbers. While this is one type of identity theft, there are actually many kinds of identity theft that one can commit. Indiana residents who have been...