Many people refer to impaired driving as drunk driving. However, the state of Indiana refers to such offenses as operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) offenses. An OWI charge may follow a car crash or a one-on-one traffic stop. Police officers with proof...
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What are controlled substances?
Drugs that are found in pharmacies, prescribed by doctors or administered at hospitals are controlled substances. These substances can include cough medicine, steroids or anxiety medicine for example. Controlled substances are regulated by the government under the...
New Indiana law addresses cocktails to-go and happy hours
This summer, among the many state laws that took effect in Indiana, one included two changes to the regulations around serving alcohol by bars, restaurants and other establishments. Both of these changes, while a “win” for both business owners and consumers, could...
Can a landlord legally change the locks during an eviction?
Facing eviction can be a stressful experience for tenants. People involved wonder about their rights and what actions landlords can legally take. In Indiana, the law provides specific protections for tenants during eviction. Can landlords change locks without a court...
Examples of unlawful searches
Searches are something that law enforcement uses all the time. They help police officers to gather evidence to present in court. Searches may be conducted on a person, their vehicle or their property. There are strict laws on what constitutes a legal search, and...
What happens if your teenager is arrested for shoplifting?
We do our best to teach our children right from wrong from a very early age. One of those lessons is that stealing is wrong, and they could be in serious trouble when they’re caught. We can’t be by our children’s side 24/7, so all we can do is hope that they remember...
How are Indiana police testing drivers for drug impairment?
There’s no question that drugged driving is every bit as dangerous (and illegal) as drunk driving. However, getting evidence that a driver is impaired by drugs is more challenging than determining how much alcohol they’ve consumed. There’s no true equivalent to a...
What crimes can’t be expunged in Indiana?
In Indiana, it is possible to get certain criminal records expunged if they meet specific criteria. However, this does not necessarily mean the records will be deleted or destroyed. Expungement generally involves sealing or restricting access to the records, but they...
Can an expungement in Indiana restore constitutional rights?
People who are convicted of certain crimes, including felonies, lose certain rights. These can include the right to vote. Felons can also lose their Second Amendment right to possess a firearm. Individuals in Indiana who have served their sentence may opt to pursue an...
What is a PAS device?
Police officers have to make sure that they keep the roads as safe as possible. In order to do this, they must try to keep dangerous drivers, including those who are impaired, off the roads. When officers stop a vehicle because they suspect the driver is drunk, they...