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What Are 4th Amendment Protections?

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There is a significant amount of discussion concerning “Fourth Amendment rights” in relation to the rights of individuals who have been arrested for or are facing criminal charges, as well as for individuals who experience stops and searches, whether they are in motor vehicles or walking on foot. Understanding your rights under the Fourth… Read More »

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Undercover Detectives and Entrapment in Drug Crimes: What to Know

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Can an undercover detective actually make a lawful arrest, or do these arrests always involve entrapment? There are many myths and misconceptions about the affirmative defense of entrapment and how it actually works, especially when undercover detectives or other undercover members of law enforcement are involved. In short, an arrest involving an undercover detective… Read More »

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What is an Affirmative Defense?

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When a person is facing criminal charges of any type in Indiana, they will need to consider the most relevant defense strategy based on the facts of their case. At a very basic level, there are types of defenses where the person facing charges will argue that they did not commit the offense of… Read More »

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What is Hearsay Evidence?

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Anyone who is being prosecuted for a criminal offense in Indiana should learn more about hearsay evidence and when it can and cannot be used against them in the prosecution’s case. There are many misconceptions about hearsay evidence, and the term is often used in a colloquial sense. For example, when a person refers… Read More »

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Should I Agree to Talk to the Police?

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You should never agree to talk to the police before seeking advice from a lawyer. Many people who are stopped by law enforcement officials, or arrested on suspicion of committing a criminal offense, are questioned by law enforcement and urged to speak. These circumstances can be anxiety-inducing and confusing for many people, especially if… Read More »

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Can I File an Appeal After Accepting a Plea Agreement?

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Plea agreements in Indianapolis criminal cases are often beneficial and welcome for defendants when the agreement will result in a lesser sentence and, in many cases, a less serious offense on their criminal record. In general, it is never advisable to accept a plea agreement without assistance from an Indiana criminal defense lawyer who… Read More »

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Part II: Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

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Our Indianapolis criminal defense lawyers routinely defend Indiana residents facing a range of criminal charges where the Rule Against Hearsay plays a rule at trial. It is important to learn more about the Rule Against Hearsay in the state, as well as the Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay under Rule 803 of the… Read More »

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Part I: Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

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The “Rule Against Hearsay” is complicated, and it can be difficult to understand the precise legal meaning of “hearsay evidence” and when it is and is not permitted to be used in a criminal case. Many people know a colloquial definition of “hearsay,” often understood to mean something somebody else said that another person… Read More »

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When Can Serious Felony Convictions Be Expunged?

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Under Indiana law, it may be possible to have a record of a criminal conviction expunged. It is important to know that Indiana does not use the term “expungement” to mean the destruction or eradication of any trace of a criminal record (as some states do), but rather uses the term to refer to… Read More »

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What You Should Know About Expunging Arrest Records

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Criminal conviction records can have substantial effects on a person’s future, but even an arrest record — without a conviction — can be damaging. Indeed, even if you were never convicted of a criminal offense in Indiana, you may still need to report an arrest record when applying for certain jobs or licenses or… Read More »

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