Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

Re: illegal search

Without more information, There is a strong possibility that the search was unlawful. A search must either be supported by a warrant or otherwise must be "reasonable". I'm sure the basis of this search would be the argument that "exigent circumstances" existed to justify a warrantless search. Generally speaking, that requires an objectively reasonable belief that either there is a risk of harm to a person or destruction of evidence. The police can't simply sweep a neighborhood and break down doors. There must have been some type of connection between the shots fired and your home to justify their entry. Even then, it doesn't justify an unlimited search. I assume your handgun was not just lying around in plain view. Plus, unlike illegal drugs or a sawed off shotgun, a handgun can be lawfully possessed, without a permit, in a person's home. On these facts, it appears the search was "dirty".

Were any charges filed against you resulting from the search?