The American criminal justice system is built on a system of principles and laws that provide rights to individuals who are stopped, detained, and arrested in connection to criminal offenses. These principles ensure you are treated in accordance to the law, and that law enforcement officers adhere to rules of procedure that dictate what they […]
What are My Rights After an OWI Conviction? Being found guilty of OWI carries a number of consequences, including possible jail time, large fines, alcohol education classes, and more. But perhaps no penalty is more difficult or cumbersome to your day-to-day life than having your driver’s license suspended. Being found guilty carries a six-month driver’s license suspension for […]
Every parent dreads waking up to a phone call from law enforcement saying their child has been arrested because they were found driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Emotions like frustration and confusion often take over, leading most parents to be extremely angry with their child, and while we don’t think it’s unwarranted, […]
If you are arrested and facing a DUI charge, it could very easily be your first run-in with the law. In many cases, those facing a DUI simply made a mistake, got a little too drunk, and then got behind the wheel of a car. As a result, you could be facing legal consequences for […]
When law enforcement suspects you of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may administer one of several different types of field sobriety tests. The purpose of these tests is to attempt to establish probable cause for the officer to make an arrest and charge you with driving under the influence. However, […]
It seems like just yesterday that your choices in beer were limited to imports and domestics, and brands like Budweiser and Heineken ruled the bar scene. While these and other beer manufacturers still dominate the industry, the recent trend of craft brewing has turned from a fad into a full-blown industry. While each of these […]
Indiana has some of the harshest drug laws in the nation, and individuals who are caught selling or in possession of a controlled substance are subject to some extremely severe penalties. It is for this reason that it is incredibly important to secure representation from a tough, battle-tested Indiana criminal defense lawyer who can fight for your […]
1. Men Are Roughly Twice As Likely to Be Arrested for DUI In 2011 (the most recent year for which data is available), more than three times as many men were arrested for DUI as women. Despite the major disparity in numbers, this actually showed a drop in male DUI arrests since 2002, and an increase in […]
After a DUI arrest, the first thing you should do is choose an Indiana DUI attorney. This can be an overwhelming process if you don’t know what to look for. In this blog, our skilled attorneys discuss five key indicators which suggest you’ve made the right choice. 1. They Are Communicative Communication is a vitally […]
Most people are well aware of the fact that you can get a DUI for driving a car, truck, or motorcycle while intoxicated. However, many are surprised to learn that you can be charged with DUI for operating nearly any vehicle while under the influence. In this blog, we explore five less common ways to […]
Breath tests are a common way for law enforcement to check if a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, but the results of these tests are not always accurate. In many cases, a failure to properly maintain the device, health conditions, and even your diet can lead to inaccurate results on a BAC […]
