As a criminal defense lawyer, I am often asked about the difference between a CI ( confidential informant) and UO ( undercover officer) when used in narcotics cases in Indianapolis, IN. A confidential informant is a person who works for police to help obtain information about sales of illegal narcotics. A CI may be working [..]
How to choose a criminal defense attorney? – Locate several attorneys with experience in the specific area. -Set up initial consultations with at least three criminal defense attorneys. A lot offer a free initial consultation. -Come prepared: bring a copy of your Probable Cause Affidavit and a list of questions. -Ask the criminal defense attorney [..]
DUI Attorney Greg Spencer Law sees an influx of DUI chargers in the summer, especially around the holiday. Have questions about your rights when stopped by an Officer? Give a call to DUI lawyer Greg Spencer for a free initial consultation. The Indiana Supreme Court recently found that law enforcement officers are required to issue [..]
35-38-1-17. Modification of sentence. (a) Notwithstanding IC 1-1-5.5-21, this section applies to a person who: (1) commits an offense; or (2) is sentenced; before July 1, 2014. (b) This section does not apply to a credit restricted felon. (c) Except as provided in subsections (k) and (m), this section does not apply to a violent criminal. (d) As used in this section, [..]
Greg Spencer, a criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis answers: “yes”. What could be considered “trickery” alone does not make a confession inadmissible. The court must look to see whether the deception is reasonably likely to produce a false confession. People v. Farnam (2002) 28 Cal.4th 107; Hawkins v. Lynaugh (5th Cir. 1988) 844 F.2d 1132 It is important [..]
A conviction for a DUI, also known as OWI, DWI and OVWI can cost you a lot of money, freedom, and jeopardize your job. You do not have to face it alone. Greg Spencer Law- a DUI attorney in Indianapolis IN is offering special pricing for all new DUI cases. You can save money by [..]
At Greg Spencer Law, when we get a new criminal defense case, we usually get asked: “Why do you think you have to do your own investigation?” While it is true that by the time chargers are filed, there has been significant investigation already done by the police- the investigation usually has been to prove [..]
I am Greg Spencer with Greg Spencer Law- experienced criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis IN, and I frequently get asked the same question: “How can they arrest me if nothing was found on me?” Possession from the point of view of law is complex. You can be found in possession of something even if this [..]
Hopefully you never have to experience it; however it is better to be ready and not need that knowledge versus experience something and not know what to do. Just because you are arrested, does not necessarily mean chargers will be filed against you. If you feel that you are arrested for the wrong reasons, you [..]
