You may have believed that cycling home after a few drinks was the more prudent choice. Then an officer stopped you, and now you face considerable uncertainty about the consequences. Indiana law may classify your bicycle as a vehicle for intoxication offenses. How...
You probably expect local or state police to handle arrests and searches in Indiana. You may be less familiar with National Guard members doing that work. House Bill 1343 now lets certain Guard military police use police powers during some state deployments. The 2026...
Picture yourself in a small room at the police station while an officer asks about a recent incident. Nervous, you mumble, "Maybe I should get a lawyer," but the questions keep coming. Did you just ask for help or not? The distinction can influence the direction of...
When flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror, anxiety sets in fast. If an officer asks to examine your phone during that traffic stop, constitutional protections limit what they can inspect. Under the Fourth Amendment, police must generally get a search warrant...
If an officer suspects criminal activity, they might ask to search your car. You may wonder what your rights are in that moment. Can police search your vehicle without a warrant? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Knowing when searches are allowed under Indiana law...
When police stop someone on the street, many people assume officers can search them automatically. This is not true. Indiana law places strict limits on when police may conduct a frisk. Knowing when a pat-down is lawful can help you recognize when it violates your...
A simple smartphone can now record entire interactions in seconds. This includes interactions with police officers during traffic stops, investigations or other encounters. Learning what the law says about recording police in Indiana can protect your rights and keep...
Your home is the one place where you control who enters and who stays out. But what happens if the police come knocking unexpectedly? This kind of situation can feel intimidating leading to panic and forgetting crucial rights. Knowing your rights and how to respond to...
Imagine getting pulled over for a broken taillight in Evansville, Indiana, and end up facing drug charges because a dog alerted on your car. Police treat drug dog alerts like they are foolproof, but these dogs are not perfect. Sometimes, even the search itself breaks...
You might see flashing lights fly past you on the Lloyd Expressway and wonder whether police can chase anyone who refuses to pull over. The answer is they cannot. Indiana sets statewide standards that limit when officers can start and continue a vehicle pursuit, and...