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Indiana Reckless Driving Lawyer

Feb 15

Some traffic citations are much more serious than a standard speeding ticket or other minor offense. In fact, certain actions when operating a motor vehicle have been deemed by Indiana law to merit criminal charges. In Indiana, these include...

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Indiana Reckless Driving Lawyer

Feb 15

Some traffic citations are much more serious than a standard speeding ticket or other minor offense. In fact, certain actions when operating a motor...

When You Need Help with Indiana Driver’s License Points

Nov 11

To help enforce Indiana traffic laws and keep the roads safe, the state established a point system to objectively track and record traffic violations....

Indiana Traffic Amnesty Attorney

Jan 6

A suspended driver’s license can be more than an inconvenience. Suspension of your Indiana driver’s license can impact your ability to care for your...

Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Traffic Ticket?

Aug 8

You’ve been pulled over by the police, given a traffic ticket, and told glibly by the officer to “have a nice day.” And, while the first inclination...

Can I get a DUI on a Scooter? How about a Bicycle?

Jul 3

With the rapid rise in popularity of scooter rentals, like Bird and Lime, in Indianapolis, it is likely that individuals will think to use these rentals...

Understanding the Potential Consequences of a Traffic Ticket

Jan 31

Even the most minor traffic infraction can have a negative impact on your ability to operate a motor vehicle. The State of Indiana has established a...

DUI: Should I Take The Breath Test?

Jan 24

DUI: Should I Take The Breath Test? During a typical DUI investigation, law enforcement officers typically offer two types of breath tests. The first...

Please put a lid on it

Jul 2

As of July 1, 2017, individuals younger than 18 will be required to wear helmets when riding an ATV. The sanction is civil in nature, not criminal. An...

Whose cell phone is that?

Apr 27

It has happened to many of us. Our cell phone, sometimes set to a distinctive ring, goes off at a particularly inopportune time. Reassuringly, judges are...

License to Ill: License Plate Readers

Apr 15

Joyce Russell with the Northwest Indiana Times recently reported that the Hammond Police Department added license plate readers on police vehicles to be...

You’re Out of Here! Exclusion from Trial

Mar 7

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 13 of Indiana’s Constitution guarantee a defendant charged with a crime the...

Legal Ghostwriting

Feb 22

It is no secret that Indiana courts are busy. In 2015-2016 Annual Report, the Supreme Court noted that there were approximately 1.4 million new cases...

Kids and Kegs: Zero Tolerance Law

Feb 8

Hoosiers generally understand that the limit for blood for driving a vehicle in Indiana is .08% BAC or blood alcohol content. Under Indiana law, however,...

Beer and Big Rigs: Effects of a DUI on Your CDL

Jan 14

A driver’s license is important to everyone that holds one. But when you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL), that importance rises significantly....

Trials in the Fast Lane: Speedy Trial Right under the Sixth Amendment and Article 1, Section 12

Jan 4

The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial. But how much speed is required? The Supreme...