In a rural community like Wayne County, having a driver’s license is an absolute must. You generally need to be able to drive to get to work, transport your children, and get medical treatment. When you lose your driver’s license, the consequences as to your ability...
During the recent legislative session, lawmakers passed 167 new laws that Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law. While a few of these laws went into effect immediately due to their urgent nature, most new laws take effect July 1, 2021. Here’s what you should know...
If you or a loved one gets arrested, you likely are unsure what to do, especially if you have never been arrested before. While every case is different, here is a general idea of what to expect when you get arrested and what you should do to protect your legal rights....
Although DUI or OWI charges and penalties are the same statewide, every county court handles these charges a little bit differently. As a result, the procedures and penalties that you can expect when you are facing first time DUI charges can vary significantly from...
One of the many issues that you will encounter during your divorce is how to divide up property that either you, your spouse, or both of you have obtained during your marriage. Property does not only include homes and real estate, but it also includes bank accounts,...
Shared parenting after a divorce is a relatively new concept that is gaining ground in courts in Indiana and other states across the nation. Instead of more traditional custody and visitation arrangements, many judges now are leaning toward co-parenting or shared...
Indiana Code § 9-30-5-1 establishes the criminal offense of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, which refers to driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Many people commonly refer to this offense as DUI. Throughout this blog post, then, we will use...
You might assume that if you have custody of your child, you are free to move wherever you choose with your child. In recent years, however, Indiana has expanded and clarified the rules that a custodial parent, guardian, and noncustodial parent must follow if...
Starting in 2019, the Indiana legislature has given individuals who are charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) charges to avoid an immediate suspension of their licenses, which is typically what happened following an OWI arrest in the past. Under the...
In Indiana, DUI, or driving under the influence, is typically referred to as OWI, or operating while intoxicated. For practical purposes, however, these abbreviations all refer to the same criminal offense. I.C. § 9-30-5-1 makes it illegal for individuals to operate...
