Operating with Marijuana (or its Metabolites) in Your Body Did you know you can be charged with DUI by consuming marijuana, days or weeks before you drive a vehicle? Ind. Code Ann. § 9-30-5-1(c) explains that a, “A person who operates a vehicle with a controlled substance...
Pirtle Warnings and the Drug Recognition Examination A recent Indiana Court of Appeals case may affect you if you have been arrested for operating while intoxicated after a Drug Recognition Exam. As background, in Pirtle v State of Indiana, 323 N.E.2d 634 (1975), the Indiana Supreme Court...
Problem Solving Courts in Indianapolis The Criminal Justice System traditionally works by punishing those who commit crimes with incarceration. This outcome is used as a deterrent to prevent that individual, and others, from committing a particular act through fear of being put in custody. But what if...
Indiana DV Batterer's Intervention Program Indiana Code 35-50-9-1 allows for a court to order a person convicted of domestic battery or other forms of abuse to enroll in the Batterers’ Intervention Program. This statute permits the court to require a defendant to enroll in a certified...
Charged with a Criminal Misdemeanor But Only Given a Ticket…Now What?In Indiana, there are certain misdemeanor offenses that do not require an arrest, but allow for the issuance of a criminal misdemeanor summons. What is the difference between an arrest and a summons, and why...
5 Year HTV Suspensions (Habitual Traffic Violator Suspension) Losing your driver's license for even a short period of time can be devastating. Everyone needs a car to get to work, the grocery store, and drive the kids to and from their activities. Indiana has some of...
Marijuana and Traffic Stops As some states legalize marijuana both medicinally and recreationally, marijuana is becoming more prevalent. Even legislators in Indiana are beginning to discuss whether medical marijuana should be legalized here. However, as of now, marijuana is still illegal in Indiana, and at Chambers...
Criminal Charges While in College...
Choosing the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Case One question I hear quite often from people looking for a criminal attorney is, "Who is the best criminal defense lawyer in Indianapolis" (or any other city where they are looking). I think this question is the...
Indianapolis Criminal Law Blog - Rescinding a Lifetime HTV Suspension As anyone in Indianapolis knows, having a driver's license is necessary to get around. Without a driver's license, getting to work, caring for your family or attending medical appointments can feel impossible. Many times, those with...