Lying is a bad idea. Lying to law enforcement is worse. It doesn’t matter if you’re a TV star looking to increase his bargaining power or an Olympic athlete trying to cover his own drunkenmischief— giving false statements to the police is strategically unsound. In addition to representing a moral and ethical failing, telling tales to law enforcement can earn you criminal charges. In Indiana, false reporting starts as a Class Bmisdemeanor. This includes: • falsely reporting that a crime has occurred; • giving false information as part of an official investigation; • calling in a false alarm for either fire or ambulance services; • falsely reporting a missing person; and • falsely alleging officer misconduct. It’s not a crime to give mistaken information to the police. False reporting only applies where you know that what you’re saying isn’t true. If your intentional misrepresentations of fact substantially hinder any law enforcement process or result in harm to another person, you’ll be charged with a Class Amisdemeanor. False reports of bombs, weapons of mass destruction, or tampering with consumer products are not even charged as misdemeanors. This type of lie is so potentially dangerous that it starts as a Level 6 felony. Bottom line: In everyday life, honesty is often the best policy. When you’re approached by the police, however, you should strongly consider embracing your right to remain silent. Unless you’re the person who called them for assistance, keep quiet and stay out of the way. If you think you may have said something you shouldn’t have, call the Marc Lopez Law Firm at 317-632-3642 for a free consultation. If You Can’t Say Something True, Don’t Say Anything at All MARC’S TIPS AND TRICKS Smoky’s most famous act of heroism occurred when she went where no man could go at an air base at Lingayen Gulf, Luzon. The engineers needed help, so Wynne tied a strand of telephone wire to her collar and Smoky ran through a 70-foot-long pipe in a matter of minutes. Without Smoky, Considering the stress of combat, it’s no wonder military dogs tend to be tough breeds known for their size and strength. German shepherds, boxers, and various bully breeds are well-acquainted with the battlefield. But in WorldWar II, the most famous military dog weighed only 4 pounds and stood a mere 7 inches tall. Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier wasn’t exactly what most people associated with Shakespeare’s “let slip the dogs of war,” but her small size is part of what made her such a hero. In 1944, after being discovered beside a foxhole in the jungles of New Guinea, Smoky met Corporal William A. Wynne, an American soldier from Cleveland, Ohio. The two quickly became inseparable, and she stayed by Wynne’s side the entire time he was stationed in the South Pacific. Smoky is credited with going on 12 combat missions, surviving 150 air raids, parachuting 30 feet, and earning eight battle stars. Smoky’s sensitive hearing allowed her to alert Wynne and other soldiers of incoming air raids. Smoky the World War II Canine Hero Yorkie Doodle Dandy
it would have taken three days to lay the wire. Her work kept over 250 ground crewmen and 40 fighter and reconnaissance planes out of danger from enemy bombings. In addition to saving lives on the battlefield, Smoky is also considered to be the first recorded therapy dog. She learned a number of tricks to cheer up troops and would visit injured soldiers at the hospital in New Guinea. After WorldWar II, Smoky andWynne visited veteran hospitals across the United States. “Corporal”Smoky lived for another 10 years after the war before dying on Feb. 21, 1957, at approximately 14 years old. Wynne would go on to write a memoir about his time with Smoky titled“Yorkie Doodle Dandy.”Almost 50 years after her death, a life-sized bronze statue of Smoky was erected at her final resting place in Lakewood, Ohio. Her statue is dedicated to the bravery of all war dogs, and it is a reminder that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Inspired by Food Network Ingredients
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano- Reggiano Kosher salt, for pasta water and to taste
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12 ounces pasta, ideally fusilli
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1/2 pound broccoli florets
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2 carrots, shredded
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Directions
1. In a large pot, liberally salt water and bring to a boil. Add fusilli and cook according to package directions. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper during the last 2 minutes of cook time. 2. Drain the pasta and veggies, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Return pasta and veggies to pot. 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent and golden, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tomatoes are wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water. 4. Add tomato mixture to pasta pot, stirring to coat evenly. 5. Divide into bowls, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve.
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