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1/6/26

Are Flock Cameras Admissible in Indiana Courts? What Criminal Defendants Need to Know

Flock camera evidence may be admissible in Indiana courts under the "silent witness" theory, but prosecutors must prove the system's reliability, proper chain of custody, and that images weren't altered.

11/24/25

Is Indiana a Stop and Identify State? Know Your Rights

Indiana requires identification during lawful stops for infractions under Burns Ind. Code Ann. § 34-28-5-3. Refusal constitutes a Class C misdemeanor with up to 60 days jail. Know your rights.

10/14/25

Indiana Good Time Credit: How Inmates Can Reduce Prison Sentences

Indiana's good time credit reduces prison sentences through good behavior and education. Credit classes earn varying rates. Rule violations can add months or years to incarceration.

8/26/25

Indiana Habitual Offender Enhancement: How Repeat Felony Convictions Lead to Severe Penalties

Indiana's habitual offender enhancement adds 8-20 years to sentences for repeat felons. Non-suspendible penalties require strict sequencing of prior convictions with significant procedural safeguards and defense opportunities.

7/14/25

Level 6 Felony Reduction to Misdemeanor in Indiana: Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing Guide

Indiana's Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing allows Level 6 felony reduction to misdemeanor after three years, strict eligibility requirements, and demonstrated rehabilitation for improved employment opportunities.

6/19/25

Indiana Stop and Identify Laws: What You Must Tell Police During Traffic Stops

Indiana law requires you to provide name, address, and birth date during lawful traffic stops. Refusal constitutes a Class C misdemeanor with potential jail time and fines.

6/3/25

Can Defendants Use Polygraph Results at Trial in Indiana? Understanding Lie Detector Test Evidence

Defendants can use polygraph results at trial in Indiana, but only with written stipulation from all parties, qualified certified examiners, and specific jury instructions about the evidence's limitations.

5/2/25

Understanding Compassionate Release for Family Issues in Indiana

Indiana allows inmates temporary release for serious family matters like visiting ill relatives or attending funerals. While typically short-term, some provisions may permit longer arrangements in exceptional circumstances.

4/25/25

Understanding Pirtle Warnings in Indiana: Critical Protection for Those in Police Custody

In Indiana, a Pirtle warning protects your right to legal counsel before consenting to searches while in custody. Without this warning, evidence obtained may become inadmissible, potentially changing your case outcome.

4/18/25

Can You Get a Professional License With a Criminal Record in Indiana?

Worried your criminal record might block your career path in Indiana? Professional licensing is possible with the right approach—and legal guidance can make all the difference.

4/17/25

Beyond the Courtroom: Collateral Consequences

Criminal charges can haunt your life long after court ends. From employment barriers to housing denial, these "collateral consequences" affect your future even without conviction.