Yes. In Indiana, it is possible to expunge or seal your criminal record if you were arrested but never convicted – or if your conviction was vacated on appeal. Indiana’s Second Chance Law allows people who qualify to expunge – restrict access to – portions of their...
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Accused of being a habitual traffic violator (HTV) in Indiana? What now?
Law enforcement in Indiana has an eye out for habitual traffic violators (HTVs). State law mandates at least a 10-year driver’s license suspension when someone qualifies as an HTV. What qualifies as ‘habitual’? According to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, you could...
Can harming a pet be considered domestic violence in Indiana?
Yes, under certain circumstances. In order for harming an animal to be considered domestic violence, it must be a vertebrate animal, as opposed to an insect, for example. And the harm must be done in order to “threaten, intimidate, coerce, harass, or terrorize a...
I’m innocent, but a roadside drug test came out positive. What now?
This is not uncommon. The most common type of roadside test police use to test substances they suspect may be illegal drugs sometimes gives false positive results. In other words, substances sometimes test positive even when they are not illegal, or when they are not...
How an OWI in a personal vehicle could impact your CDL in Indiana
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...
Can you refuse testing when pulled over for OWI in Indiana?
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...
Is there a difference between record expungement and sealing in Indiana?
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...
The numerous benefits of specialized driving privileges in Indiana
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 –...
Commercial drivers can protect their CDL by contesting traffic tickets
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...
No-contact and protective orders in Indiana domestic violence cases
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...