Legal Blog & Information

July 21, 2026 | DUI

For decades, Indiana was one of the last remaining states that banned all Sunday carryout alcohol sales. If you wanted to buy beer, wine, or liquor from a store on a Sunday, you were simply out of luck. That changed a few years back when Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 1, and the law… read more

July 9, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Having criminal charges dismissed is generally a favorable outcome, but it does not necessarily mean your record has been cleared. In Indiana, arrest and court records associated with a dismissed case may still exist and, in some circumstances, appear during background checks. Whether those records remain publicly accessible depends on several factors, including when the… read more

July 8, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Hearsay is one of the most well-known rules of evidence, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. While many people believe hearsay simply means “something someone else said,” the legal definition is much more specific.  Whether hearsay can be admitted into evidence often depends on why the statement is being offered and whether… read more

June 12, 2026 | Criminal Defense

House arrest is an alternative to incarceration that allows certain individuals to serve all or part of a sentence outside of a jail or prison setting. Courts may order house arrest as a condition of pretrial release, probation, parole, or sentencing.  While it offers more freedom than jail, house arrest in Indiana comes with strict… read more

May 12, 2026 | Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges as a defendant in Indiana, you will likely hear the term “disposition hearing” come up at some point during your case. While most people are familiar with the idea of a trial, many are less clear on what a disposition hearing involves and why it’s important. A disposition hearing… read more

April 23, 2026 | Criminal Procedure

Many people think jail is only for those who have already been convicted of a crime, but in Indiana, that isn’t always true. A defendant can be held in jail while a trial is pending. How long you stay locked up depends on several things, and it’s not the same in every case.  The decisions… read more

April 8, 2026 | Indianapolis News

Crime patterns in Indianapolis, Indiana can vary significantly by neighborhood, time of year, and type of offense. For residents, students, and visitors, understanding where crime tends to occur—and why—can help provide useful context when making decisions about safety. How Are Crime Rates Measured? Crime rates are primarily measured by data compiled by local law enforcement… read more

March 25, 2026 | Criminal Defense

When a defendant is facing jail time, the first worry is usually how long they’ll actually spend behind bars. Surprisingly, the answer isn’t always as simple as it might seem. In Indiana, the sentence given in court isn’t always what’s actually served, due to complex systems involving “credit time” and other factors.  Figuring out what… read more

March 19, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Entrapment is a legal defense used in criminal cases. It applies when law enforcement officers or government agents persuade, pressure, or otherwise induce someone to commit a crime they would not have committed on their own. Rather than focusing solely on the act itself, entrapment examines how and why the alleged offense occurred. It’s important… read more

February 3, 2026 | Criminal Defense

In criminal law, a person cannot be convicted simply because something bad happened. Prosecutors must prove specific legal requirements—known as the elements of a crime—before a conviction is possible.  These elements exist to ensure fairness, consistency, and accountability in the justice system. While the exact wording of criminal statutes varies by jurisdiction, most crimes are… read more