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Drug Possession

Breaking News, What You Need To Know: Court Of Appeals Reverses Drug Conviction, Ruling Drugs Found In Sock Not Admissible

On Behalf of | Aug 21, 2019 | , , ,

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from illegal searches and seizures. This means that when police officers illegally conduct searches or illegally seize items, evidence obtained as a result of the illegal search or seizure cannot be used against the individual to convict them. Most illegal searches occur in the absence of a search warrant, but,…

Breaking News, What You Need To Know: Court Of Appeals Finds Evidence Of Meth Found At Taco Bell Properly Admitted At Trial

On Behalf of | Aug 8, 2019 | , ,

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you from illegal searches and seizures. This means that when police officers illegally conduct searches and illegally seize items, evidence obtained as a result of the illegal search and/or seizure cannot be used against the individual to convict them. The starting point in determining whether the search or seizure was illegal…

What Are “Problem-Solving” Courts In Indiana?

On Behalf of | May 16, 2019 | , ,

The law is always evolving. Sometimes, the Indiana Court of Appeals and/or the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana issue opinions on cases that parties appeal, and the holdings in those cases create a new precedent for trial courts to follow. Other times, the Indiana General Assembly may draft legislation that their constituents ask for or that addresses an…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Court of Appeals Rules Weapon “Pat-Down” That Lead to Drug Evidence Constitutional

On Behalf of | Apr 8, 2019 | , , ,

Everyone has heard the term “illegal search and seizures.” But what does this mean? In general, the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution makes unlawful searches and seizures illegal, meaning that any evidence found during an unlawful search cannot be used against you in a court of law1. When it comes to “unlawful searches”, it is not always black and…

Breaking News: Indiana Court of Appeals Determines Marijuana Grinder Not Paraphernalia Under Statute

On Behalf of | Nov 6, 2018 | , , ,

“Paraphernalia” is a strange word, but one that most of us have heard at some point in our lives. But what exactly does it mean? And what are the legal consequences involved if it is criminal contraband? The term paraphernalia is used in many contexts and has varying legal consequences depending on circumstances, such as, whether you are in possession…

Breaking News: Passenger’s Choice of Words Claiming, “I Didn’t Know” Can Be Used to Convict for Drug Possession!

On Behalf of | Oct 24, 2018 | , , ,

Under Indiana law, you can be convicted of possession of illegal drugs (or other contraband such as a gun) found during the search of a passenger vehicle, even if you are merely the passenger. This concept is called constructive possession and is used to charge and convict both drivers and/or passengers when there is no way for the State to…

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