When an emergency happens involving illegal activity, often there is a fear to get help or assistance, due to the concern that the others present will be in trouble. However, recently, Indiana has passed legislation that protects those calling for help for someone who needs assistance from facing criminal consequences in certain circumstances1.
Under what is referred to as the Lifeline Law, in Indiana, if a person requests medical assistance for another in need due to alcohol consumption, even if the person ... Read More