Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Fleeing is not always an option when a spouse, romantic partner, roommate, or family member turns violent. Self-defense is not just a legal defense in
Few sights can cause the blood to drain from your face more quickly than a line of vehicles and flashing lights ahead. Even if you
International travel (including entry to the United States) can be headache-inducing for even those with unblemished criminal records. If you have a pending DUI charge
Both state and federal law dictate that Indiana courts enforce protective orders from another state. I.C. 34-26-5-17 refers to these out-of-state protective orders as “foreign
When a good samaritan selflessly wrangled an active shooter in the Greenwood Park Mall, the public unanimously applauded the brave act. Yet, good samaritans do
It’s happened countless times before. Out-of-staters are in Indiana visiting family, attending school, or tending to professional obligations when they’re stopped and arrested for operating
Domestic violence calls are not always clear-cut cases of physical mistreatment. In many cases, those who make the call do not have physical injuries, and
In Indiana’s criminal justice system, the supposed victim of domestic violence does not hold sole power to pursue or abandon charges. Prosecutors have ultimate authority
Those who have never cared for an elder do not understand the burdens that caregivers endure. Staffers at elder care facilities and other caregivers are
While the legal status of same-sex couples has been a hotly-contested topic of debate in Indiana for decades, domestic violence protections generally apply to same-sex