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...
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Understanding Indiana’s point system
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
Are drug courts effective?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
How much can an Indiana DUI raise your insurance rates?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
How Indiana’s expungement law works
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
Your OWI may ruin your Canadian vacation
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Like most residents of Indianapolis, you do your best to drive cautiously and responsibly. After all, a traffic citation can set you back hundreds of dollars. It can also cause your insurance rates to spike. If you have too much to drink...
Craft beers and DUI
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
People all over the state of Indiana have come to love craft beer. For this reason, 148 breweries offering such craft beers have opened in the state, with 15 new ones opening in 2017 alone, shares Indiana On Tap. Indiana residents are no longer confined to...
Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
By the time your college student heads off to school, you hope that you have instilled enough wisdom into your son or daughter that he or she avoids landing in serious trouble. College is, however, a time of experimentation for many students, but in some cases, that...
How should one behave at a DUI checkpoint?
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Sep 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many drivers do not realize DUI checkpoints are absolutely legal in the state of Indiana. They are necessary to preserve public safety, and they typically result in many arrests when they go up. One recent effort in Indiana resulted in the police arresting six...
Murder is not an uncommon crime in Indiana
On Behalf of Sallee Law, LLC | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Indiana is a beautiful state known for its agriculture and Midwestern friendliness. There is much to enjoy and love, but there are aspects of the area that are not quite so savory. According to Northwest Times, South Bend and Indiana are both among the top 30...