Crime reduction is nearly always a priority at the national and state levels. While national crime has generally stabilized or declined in recent years, individual states may experience different patterns shaped by local factors. Indiana’s approach to crime reduction has evolved over time, including shifts in criminal code policy, enforcement strategies, and funding initiatives…
Whether you are facing your first DUI conviction or you have more than one, having a conviction on your permanent record can make it significantly harder to get a job. Employers can take your record into account when conducting background checks and making hiring decisions. To mitigate these collateral consequences, it is important to…
A driving under the influence (DUI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI) conviction can stay on your record in Indiana permanently if it is not expunged. You may petition for expungement five years after a misdemeanor conviction or eight years following a felony conviction. If your expungement request is successful, you can legally deny or…
Sexual assault is a serious crime that carries a lifetime of consequences for anyone convicted. These are very serious accusations, and yet it may seem that anyone can make a claim that you violated your rights. A sexual assault case can proceed without physical evidence. Even though this may be more challenging to prove,…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Indiana. Operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) occur when a person is impaired while behind the wheel from alcohol, prescription drugs, narcotics, or other substances. In Indiana, the state’s laws refer to both drunk and drugged driving as OWI, though it…
Medical marijuana is a topic of controversy nationally, with some states allowing its use and others firmly outlawing it. Although there have been many laws introduced here, medical marijuana is not legal in Indiana. In this post, attorney Joseph M. Roberts examines legislative attempts to decriminalize this substance and what to do if you are facing…
