Dealing with probation can seem grueling. While you may be relieved to have an alternative to jail time, some of the restrictions that come with being on probation can feel overwhelming. One of the challenges of probation is a limited expectation of privacy. It can...
During the last decade, even as arrests for the possession and sale of methamphetamine around the nation began to plateau and decline, Indiana continued to see a rise in the problem. There may be several reasons why methamphetamine continues to be such a plague here...
When it comes to drug offenses in Indiana, possession is typically the least serious potential charge someone can face, while manufacturing and trafficking charges are far more serious. Possession only means that you got caught with a drug that is either illegal or is...
Working as a truck driver is a demanding job. You probably work very long shifts, likely 10 hours or more on any given day. There are also the physical demands of the career, which include not only remaining alert and attentive while driving for hours on end but also...
When you could lose your driving privileges and your future is at stake, fighting your DUI charge is a top priority. As a legal situation in Philadelphia shows, you can challenge the accuracy of breathalyzer testing. An unusual discovery In the summer of 2016, an...
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can get you in real trouble. Intoxicated driving can lead to a failure to recognize traffic control devices, erratic driving and worse.In Indiana, operating while intoxicated (OWI) is the equivalent of a DUI. An arrest...
When you get convicted of a traffic violation in Indiana, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles assesses a certain number of points against your Indiana driver's license. How many points you get depends on the violation(s) for which you received a conviction.For...
Today’s drug offenders often face serious consequences after committing drug-related crimes. Often, it is the drug addiction that drives an offender’s criminal behavior. If you count yourself among the many people across Indiana currently suffering from...
When law enforcement stops you in Indiana and an officer suspects you have recently drunk alcohol, he or she will probably ask that you take a breath test to reveal whether you have, in fact, consumed more alcohol than the law allows. If so, you can expect...
Sometimes people make poor choices. These decisions can create temporary problems or have far-reaching consequences. If you face arrest and jail time, you may feel like your life is over.Indiana does not believe in holding a mistake against you forever. If you faced...
