For commercial driver's license (CDL) holders, reckless driving is not just a traffic violation; it's a threat to their livelihood. But which actions count as reckless driving under Indiana law? What are the penalties for CDL holders caught committing these acts?...
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Year: 2024
Underage OWI: Different drunk driving rules for younger drivers
In Indiana, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense. As a criminal offense that usually starts as a misdemeanor, a conviction for OWI leads to jail, fines and a license suspension. For a driver to face OWI charges, their blood alcohol...
Law enforcement may be cracking down on ‘magic mushrooms’
Recently, a lot of buzz has grown around psilocybin, the psychoactive substance found in “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms.” Some people are saying that using it in a therapeutic setting significantly improved their depression, PTSD or addictions. Others are trying...
The legal risks of dumping controlled substance waste in Indiana
Indiana has strict laws about the possession, sale and manufacture of controlled substances. These illicit substances have a dangerously high potential for abuse and addiction, so the state hands out severe penalties to anyone caught handling them. In addition to...
What do I have to do if I get specialized driving privileges?
In Indiana, people whose driver’s licenses have been suspended can sometimes petition for “specialized driving privileges.” If these privileges are granted, the driver is allowed to drive to work (but not as a commercial driver), school and other critical activities...
What do the different felony levels in Indiana mean?
In Indiana, any criminal act is considered one of three things: an infraction, a misdemeanor or a felony. Felonies are the most serious of the three. There are also six levels of felony crimes, with Level 1 being the most serious type of felony, except for...
Is it legal to sleep it off in your car in Indiana?
Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is maybe. If you are above the limit, you can’t legally be in control of a vehicle, according to Indiana law. If you’re sleeping in your car while drunk, there is nothing to stop you from waking up and turning that key thinking you’re...