Dealing Marijuana Extract
An arrest warrant was recently released for a 26-year-old resident of Schererville, Indiana, for dealing THC extract, also known as marijuana extract or hash oil. He faces two felony counts for dealing a controlled substance, another felony count for dealing…
Read ArticleAvoid an Alcohol-Related Arrest at Indy 500
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people gather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500. Amongst the speeding Indycars and overpriced concession stands, drinking of alcohol frequently occurs—and every year, alcohol-related arrests are made. An experienced Indianapolis defense…
Read ArticleRecent Arrests May Affect Drug Flow Into Southern Indiana
Last year, the nation was shocked by a vicious HIV epidemic in Scott County, Indiana. While a community such as Scott County would usually report about 10 HIV cases per year, in 2015 they reported 138 cases. As it turns…
Read ArticleRecovering Your Property After A Civil Forfeiture
In Indiana, law enforcement officers can claim another person’s property even if that person has not been convicted of a crime if that person’s property was likely used to a commit a crime. This process is known as civil forfeiture,…
Read ArticleTop 5 OWI Questions
At Hessler Law, we get a lot of questions about DUI/OWI charges. Since alcohol is such an integral part of American culture, most of us run the risk of operating a vehicle after drinking at some point in our lives….
Read ArticleDangers of Drinking and Driving After a Holiday Party
Getting an OWI causes serious legal and personal consequences. And in some cases, drunk driving even results in injuries or loss of life. Despite these risks, many of us will end up drinking and driving over the holidays. The police…
Read ArticleCriminal Homicide Rates in Indianapolis
After hitting the 100th murder in Indianapolis this year early last month, people in the city are understandably worried about crime. If the current criminal homicide rate continues, we are likely to experience more homicides in Indianapolis this year than…
Read ArticleGirls in the Juvenile Justice System
When people think of a juvenile delinquent, they may not always think of a girl committing the crime. However, female delinquency brings a number of concerns and considerations. Juvenile detention centers may offer a roof and some structure to girls…
Read ArticleDo You Have a Right to Video or Photograph Police in Public Places?
Contentions between law enforcement and the American public are at an all-time high. Over the last few years, videos and photographs of police brutality or excessive force have been captured at an alarming rate. An experienced Indianapolis defense attorney can…
Read ArticleCases of Excessive Force Against Jail Officials
As of this June, prison inmates are better protected against cases of excessive force by jail officials. In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that excessive force should be judged on an objective standard based on the facts and…
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