When used properly, prescription drugs are lawful property of the individual to whom they have been prescribed. Some of them can be very beneficial, such as powerful painkillers that are often used in medical settings. A person who has been given these medications...
Drug-related Charges
Why you might need a lawyer if CPS suspects you of drug abuse
Child protective services (CPS) threatening to take away your child can feel like the end of the world. Whether you are misusing substances or not, a drug abuse allegation may trigger an investigation and legal process that can make you feel helpless. Because the...
Drug offenses carry heavier penalties if they occur in or near school
To say Indiana’s drug possession laws are strict is an understatement. Even if an individual was caught with less than three grams of a controlled substance, they could face up to three years in prison plus thousands of dollars in fines. But those penalties become...
Drug charges can have worse penalties in Indiana
The penalties for drug possession, manufacturing and dealing depend on the amount of the controlled substance the law enforcement officer discovered during the arrest or after an investigation. The type of controlled substance also affects the charges and resulting...
Does it matter what you wear to court?
A court of law is supposed to be impartial, and operate solely on the facts – but humans are always going to be human beings, and appearances do matter. What you wear and how you look can definitely make a difference in the way the judge or the jury feels about you....
4 examples of actual and constructive possession
An actual possession drug charge is caused by finding physical evidence of an illicit drug on a person or finding someone had direct control over a substance – which is the case for many drug possession charges. Alternatively, if someone didn’t have illicit drugs on...
The fine line between possession and possession with intent
Indiana actively enforces drug prohibition, which means that the police will arrest anyone they find in possession of a prohibited or controlled substance. Frequently, those arrested for drug possession will face simple possession charges. However, in a small number...
3 ways pending drug charges could hurt your entire family
There is no question that a drug charge primarily impacts the person accused of the offense. However, criminal charges can have a ripple effect on those closest to the person accused. If you recently got arrested for a drug offense like possession, you won't be the...
Taking steps to overcome a meth addiction and arrest
The high is a great one as you partake in another methamphetamine binge with a group of so-called friends. The rush rapidly gets to you, and, almost as quickly, fades, resulting in your desire to have more of this addictive drug. But the side effects linger. Among...
