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Courts Must Adapt to a New Normal

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced courts to adapt to a health crisis while attempting to keep the justice system moving. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has enacted a detailed plan for businesses to ...

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Indiana Farmers Beware: The Little-Known Law That Could Land You in Jail!

Understanding Indiana Code IC 15-17-18-8: Running at Large of Livestock and Poultry If you’ve recently been arrested or charged under Indiana Code IC 15-17-18-8, understanding the specifics of this statute is crucial. This law pertains to the running at large of livestock and poultry, classifying ...

Livestock, Livestock Laws, Livestock at Large, Poultry Laws, Livestock Containment, Indiana Farmers
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Understanding Indiana Wildlife Hunting Regulations and Trespassing Laws

If you’ve been charged with a hunting-related crime in Indiana, it’s crucial to seek experienced legal help immediately. At Gibson Law Office, we have over 25 years of experience in criminal defense, providing dedicated representation to protect your rights. Our team includes Attorney Ashley ...

Trespassing, Hunting Crime, Hunting Regulations, Spencer Indiana Attorney, Indiana Hunting Laws, Hunting License Suspension
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Partying on Indiana's Lakes? What to Know About Boating While Intoxicated Laws

Indiana's lakes are a popular destination for summer fun, from water skiing and tubing to relaxing on a pontoon with friends. However, it's essential to be aware of Indiana's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) laws, as a fun day on the water can quickly turn into a legal nightmare if you're not ...

Boating While Intoxicated, Boat Safety, Lake Monroe, Lake Freeman, Lake Laws
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Charged with OWI While Parked? See How Courts Determine 'Operation' in Indiana.

Facing an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge in Indiana can be daunting, especially if you were arrested in a parked or non-moving vehicle. A crucial aspect of these cases is whether the accused was actually "operating" the vehicle as defined by Indiana law. This blog will explore various ...

OWI, Vehicle, DUI, Parked, Operation, Operating While Intoxicated
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Understanding Residential Entry Charges and Defenses in Indiana

If you’ve recently been arrested on charges of residential entry in Indiana, it’s essential to understand the nature of the offense and the potential defenses available. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of residential entry charges under Indiana law and discuss possible defenses ...

Residential Entry, Consent, Intent
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Entrapment Defense in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction The entrapment defense is a powerful tool for criminal defense attorneys, allowing defendants to argue that they were induced by law enforcement to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. This blog provides an in-depth look at the entrapment defense in Indiana, ...

Entrapment, Predisposition, Proof, Inducement

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Possession of Spice, Synthetic Drugs Carries Harsher Penalties Than Marijuana

Synthetic drugs are manufactured to mimic the high of traditional drugs, such as marijuana and ecstasy, when smoked or ingested. Common names for synthetic drugs include spice, K2, incense, potpourri, and bath salts, which can be purchased through stores and online retailers. Some may perceive that ...

Felony, Drugs, Marijuana, Possession, Spice

Marijuana Arrests on the Rise in Lafayette, Indiana

As local police target drug crimes, marijuana arrests are on the rise in Tippecanoe County. Police claim they are attacking Lafayette’s increase in crime “at its source”, which is perceived to be drug use and dealing, including marijuana. In September 2015, Mayor Tony Roswarski announced a number ...

Drugs, Indiana, Marijuana, Arrest

Little 500: IU Students, Excise Police, and Alcohol Arrests

Little 500 events begin in Bloomington this week, culminating on Saturday with the famous men’s cycling race. For over a decade though, excise police have targeted Little 500 weekend, making arrests by the hundreds for underage drinking and other alcohol-related offenses. When excise police arrive ...

Drugs, Police, Drinking, Excise

Hamilton County Dealing Marijuana Conviction Reversed

A Hamilton County man’s convictions for Class C felony dealing in marijuana and Class D felony maintaining a common nuisance have been reversed. The Indiana Court of Appeals determined the two tips that served as the basis of the probable cause affidavit to search the man’s home were unreliable. In ...

Drugs, Marijuana, Common, Nuisance, Dealing

Jasper County, Indiana Possession of Cocaine Conviction Reversed

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a Lafayette, Indiana man’s conviction for possession of cocaine in Jasper County. The defendant was stopped for speeding on I-65 near Rensselaer. The officer observed that the defendant appeared nervous and was sweating and shaking his legs. During the traffic ...

Drugs, Possession, Cocaine, Reversed

Possession of Marijuana & Maintaining a Common Nuisance: The Roommate Defense

If you are arrested for possession of marijuana or maintaining a common nuisance in Indiana, you may have a defense if the State cannot prove that you had exclusive control over the location where marijuana or other drugs were found. If police obtain a search warrant and find illegal drugs in your ...

Drugs, Marijuana, Possession, Roommate, College

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May 14, 2020

Courts Must Adapt to a New Normal
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August 28, 2019

Drug Convictions Reversed Due to Illegal Search
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July 01, 2019

New Indiana Criminal Laws Took Effect Today
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April 13, 2019

It’s Little 500 Weekend at IU. Our Bloomington Attorneys are Ready!
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June 27, 2018

Indiana Court Holds Two Minute Delay for K-9 Search Unlawful
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July 22, 2016

Roommates and Constructive Possession: A Potential Defense to Drug Charges in Indiana
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July 18, 2016

Evidence of Spice, Ecstasy Possession Suppressed: Court Upholds “Right to Walk Away”
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June 08, 2016

Possession of Spice, Synthetic Drugs Carries Harsher Penalties Than Marijuana
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April 20, 2016

Marijuana Arrests on the Rise in Lafayette, Indiana
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April 11, 2016

Little 500: IU Students, Excise Police, and Alcohol Arrests
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March 24, 2016

Hamilton County Dealing Marijuana Conviction Reversed
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April 01, 2014

Jasper County, Indiana Possession of Cocaine Conviction Reversed
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March 31, 2014

Possession of Marijuana & Maintaining a Common Nuisance: The Roommate Defense
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