You leave a doctor’s appointment with a valid prescription and follow the dosage instructions carefully. Later that day, a traffic stop changes everything. The officer asks about medications, runs field tests and decides your driving shows impairment. Within hours,...
A criminal case may close, yet its impact can continue. You may discover limits tied to employment, housing or licensing long after sentencing ends. You may also uncover issues that never reached the court record. Indiana post-conviction relief exists for narrow...
In Indiana, the courts take operating while intoxicated (OWI) violations seriously. If you failed a chemical test or refused to take one during the arrest, you may receive a court-ordered suspension of your driving privileges at your initial hearing. This puts your...
Facing criminal charges in Indiana can feel overwhelming and confusing. You might be asking yourself what the difference is between a felony and a misdemeanor, and why it matters for your future. Understanding the distinctions can help you make informed decisions,...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense can lead to major consequences. What Indiana calls an OWI goes by many names in this and other states, including driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Unlike a traffic ticket, an...
In Indiana, individuals may be able to use self-defense as a legal tactic in criminal cases. The courts may accept this argument if the defendant meets certain circumstances. If you have acted in self-defense against an attacker, understanding the limitations of this...
You don’t have to talk to the police after an arrest in Indiana. The law gives you the right to remain silent from the moment officers take you into custody. Knowing how and when to use that right can shape the outcome of your case, especially in those early moments...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is relatively standard when parents start living separately or divorce. Parents either work out their own arrangements to share custody or rely on a judge to assess the situation and establish guidelines that are in the...
Assault is a generic term that people use to describe unwanted or violent physical contact. In many states, those who intentionally harm other people, touch another person in an offensive manner or intimidate a person could face assault charges. Frequently, offenses...
Paternity disputes happen when parents disagree about whether a man is the biological father of a child. These disagreements often start when couples break up during pregnancy or when one parent questions if the other parent truly cares about the baby. If you're...