Indianapolis, the vibrant capital of Indiana, boasts a rich cultural heritage and a diverse population. However, like any city, it grapples with its share of challenges, including drug-related crimes. Among these, one particular offense stands out as the most common –...
Drug Charges
Can my employer fire me for a drug crime?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Dec 28, 2022 | Drug Charges
Worrying about your employment with a drug arrest on your record is understandable. According to IN.gov, employers can fire employees at will, with some exceptions. However, nothing is ever black and white regarding employment rights. For example, the Americans with...
When can the police demand a drug test?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Nov 21, 2022 | Drug Charges
Although the roadside breath test has become a generally accepted practice, few people realize that Indiana police have the authority to mandate drug tests in some instances. Not only can police mandate blood tests, but they can also perform roadside saliva tests for...
The collateral consequences of a drug charge in college
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Apr 29, 2022 | Drug Charges
College is often a time of experimentation. After all, it may be your first time living independently, without parental supervision. Drug use among college students is quite common. This can lead to the misconception that a college campus is a safe space to use drugs...
Meth continues to be a problem here in Indiana
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | May 26, 2020 | Drug Charges
During the last decade, even as arrests for the possession and sale of methamphetamine around the nation began to plateau and decline, Indiana continued to see a rise in the problem. There may be several reasons why methamphetamine continues to be such a plague here...
What changes possession into possession with intent in Indiana?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Drug Charges
When it comes to drug offenses in Indiana, possession is typically the least serious potential charge someone can face, while manufacturing and trafficking charges are far more serious. Possession only means that you got caught with a drug that is either illegal or is...
Are drug courts effective?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | May 15, 2019 | Drug Charges
Today’s drug offenders often face serious consequences after committing drug-related crimes. Often, it is the drug addiction that drives an offender’s criminal behavior. If you count yourself among the many people across Indiana currently suffering from...
Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Oct 16, 2018 | Drug Charges
By the time your college student heads off to school, you hope that you have instilled enough wisdom into your son or daughter that he or she avoids landing in serious trouble. College is, however, a time of experimentation for many students, but in some cases, that...
First-of-its-kind opioid court opens to get addicts help sooner
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Jul 13, 2017 | Drug Charges
Health officials in Buffalo, New York, blamed 300 deaths last year on opioid addictions. That's more than twice the number of deaths just two years before. Among the 300 were a young couple who had just entered drug court last spring. They didn't make their second...
Indiana couple faces drug charges after car crash
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | May 23, 2017 | Drug Charges
Being charged with a crime is a serious situation. Both possession and use of illegal drugs and paraphernalia are common causes of arrest in Indiana and throughout the country. Those facing drug charges may be at risk of receiving harsh sentences if they are...
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