Commitment To Justice
People who drive a vehicle for a living are held to higher standards of safety and conduct behind the wheel than average drivers are. If you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the threshold for mistakes or violations of the law is much lower, even when...
Most licensed drivers know what Indiana’s implied consent law is. While it is common knowledge that you could lose your license for refusing a test to determine alcohol impairment, however, it is not always clear which test this law refers to. There are actually...
Most states have laws that allow individuals to get rid of – or at least hide – records of arrests, criminal convictions or both. These are commonly referred to as “expungement” laws. They work a little differently in each state, and the associated legal terms have...
In many parts of Indiana, it is difficult to get around without your own vehicle. Public transportation may be spotty or take a long time, and the locations people need to visit may be too far away to reach on foot or on bicycle. For this reason, losing your license –...
Getting a traffic ticket may seem like no big deal. That’s why many drivers are likely to simply pay the fine rather than contest the citation. However, traffic violations can be more consequential than one might assume, especially for commercial drivers. This post...
When one person accuses another of domestic violence, it is likely that criminal charges will be filed. These cases are also likely to include the issuance of a no-contact order, a protective order or both. There are distinct differences between the two, and it is...
Indiana has harsh drug laws. Charges are largely determined by factors like the type of offense and the type and quantity of drug involved. But they may also be influenced by what are known as “enhancing circumstances,” outlined in Indiana Code 35-48-1-16.5. Enhancing...
We’ve all likely passed someone on the highway being tested by a police officer. You may have even been tested yourself. But what are field sobriety tests? What are police looking for? And are these tests accurate? Three standard tests used to detect impairment The...
If an old criminal record is making it hard for you to pass a background check, you may have the opportunity to hide it from public view by petitioning for expungement. In some other states, only arrests and charges that did not result in conviction can be expunged....
A conviction for operating while intoxicated (OWI) is serious enough on its own. Unfortunately, the collateral consequences associated with losing your license can quickly become unbearable. Under Indiana law, driving is considered a “privilege,” but it is a critical...