Criminal Defense
OWI in Indiana: Your First Offense
OWI in Indiana: Your First Offense Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is one of the most serious mistakes that an individual can make. Sadly, OWI’s
July 6, 2022
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Drunk Driving
Criminal Defense
Police Checkpoints in Indiana: A New Frontier in Law Enforcement
Police Checkpoints in Indiana: A New Frontier in Law Enforcement Drinking and driving is a leading cause of traffic deaths, and about 32 people die
June 3, 2022
Drunk Driving
Felony DUI in Indiana
Understanding Felony DUI in Indiana Everyone understands that driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense, but not everyone realizes the potential seriousness of the offense.
June 16, 2021
Drunk Driving
Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender: Understanding HVSO Sentencing in Indiana
Being arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI, commonly called DUI for driving under the influence) is a stressful and frightening event
October 23, 2020
Drunk Driving
Can I Refuse a DUI Blood Test in Indiana?
Under the Indiana implied consent law, you impliedly consent to submit to a portable breath test (PBT) or chemical test by law enforcement when you drive
October 19, 2020
Drunk Driving
What are the Penalties of a DUI Arrest?
What are the Penalties of a DUI Arrest? Whenever you find yourself pulled over to the side of the road for a DUI, OVWI, or
April 6, 2020
Criminal Defense
Open Container Laws
Open Container Law Indiana Indiana does not generally have restrictions on “open container laws,” that is carrying or possessing alcohol in public. Individuals are permitted
October 8, 2018
New Tools For Police This Labor Day
Most Hoosiers have seen or heard the public service announcement, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” This Labor Day weekend, law enforcement, specifically the Indiana
August 23, 2018
Why should I get an expungement? One Study Says It Increases Income by $6,190
If you have a criminal history, particularly if that conviction is old, you may likely wonder whether it is worth your while to expunge that
August 1, 2018
Criminal Defense
DUI: What is implied consent?
During a standard DUI investigation, a police officer will typically offer two types of breath tests. The first type is a portable breath test or
July 18, 2018
Drunk Driving
Is a DUI Considered a Criminal Offense?
A DUI is considered a criminal offense. It is much more than a traffic violation because it has several implications, involving license suspension, involving potential
March 2, 2018
Drunk Driving
Is a Second DUI a Felony?
What individuals may not know is that if they have one or more prior DUI convictions they may be subject to certain mandatory minimum penalties,
February 23, 2018