Operating a vehicle while intoxicated carries serious criminal penalties in Indiana. Convicted individuals often experience personal consequences as well. Understanding the ramifications of an OWI can help you navigate the legal system when facing this type of charge....

In Indiana, driving is not a right but a privilege. When your license becomes suspended or revoked, you cannot operate a vehicle legally. Indiana drivers need to understand the penalties for choosing to drive without a valid license. Standard consequences According to...

If you find yourself in the distressing situation of law enforcement officers arresting you and accusing you of committing a crime, you need to be aware of your Miranda rights and how they protect you. As explained by MirandaWarning.org, you have the following four...

A white-collar crime is an umbrella term for a nonviolent offense that someone commits to gain some personal advantage, generally more money. Anyone who works for a business has the potential to commit a white-collar crime, whether they work for a small company or a...

Indiana lawmakers have discussed legalizing medicinal or recreational marijuana. Cannabis and the plant’s derivatives, however, currently remain unlawful to possess in the Hoosier State. If a law enforcement officer finds you with marijuana, it could result in a...

Indiana’s statutes allow law enforcement officials to file operating while intoxicated charges, which do not require proof you actually drove a car. As reported by the IndyStar, an officer may file an OWI charge for “operating” a parked vehicle while intoxicated. The...

If you are facing charges as a result of drunk driving, you need to understand what is at stake. Not only does the outcome of a drunk driving case threaten your life in the immediate future, but you could also face serious hardships down the road. In addition to...

If you’ve ever driven by a traffic stop and seen a driver performing an odd-looking series of movements, you were probably witnessing a field sobriety test (FST). These are a group of (usually three) tests designed to measure a person’s coordination and ability to...