A person battling criminal charges and addiction at the same time may be eligible for Indiana’s Recovery While Incarcerated (RWI) program. This option is for people who have a history of substance abuse and arrests. A person in this position can face severe penalties....
If you’re stopped by police on suspicion of drunk driving, the investigating officer is likely to ask you to take a chemical test. First things first: You should never refuse this test. Refusing the chemical test will earn you an automatic one-year license suspension,...
If you’ve been arrested in Indiana for DUI / OVWI and you have an out-of-state driver’s license, this creates the potential for all sorts of problems. The big issue is that the U.S. doesn’t have a single administrative body that’s responsible for licensing drivers—it...
When you’re charged with a crime, the State has an obligation to make you aware of the direct consequences of a potential conviction. If your attorney hasn’t already explained the maximum criminal penalties you’ll be facing, the judge will do so at your initial...
The State of Indiana takes DUI / OVWI charges very seriously. In many cases, it may even seem like a DUI / OVWI is being treated more harshly than other crimes. For example, let’s say two people with no criminal history are out at a bar and get into a fight. Criminal...
