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Facing criminal charges is an overwhelming ordeal even in a best-case scenario. If you find yourself confronting additional unexpected charges, the panic and uncertainty can become truly debilitating and you might feel that you will do anything to escape the...
The expungement of a criminal record is a process that is not available to everyone. However, if you can claim eligibility, what happens next? Once expungement takes place, is it still possible for someone to gain access to your record? Eligibility You must meet...
During an Indiana traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who initiated the stop may ask if he or she may look around your vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to refuse the officer’s request to search your car, which may save you time and...
An expungement gives some Indiana residents with offenses on their records an opportunity to minimize the damage their convictions cause them and erase certain offenses from their records. For many people, having a criminal record serves as a barrier to finding jobs...
Getting a DUI conviction on record is a big deal for many reasons. As a college student or prospective student in particular, you should understand the full potential impact it may have. While expulsion may not necessarily present itself as a risk, you could face...
Many good people find themselves embroiled in legal trouble in Indiana. If you list yourself among them, you may worry about having a criminal record and how that criminal record might impact various aspects of your life. Depending on the details surrounding your...
When you lose your driving privileges, you cannot legally operate a vehicle until the Bureau of Motor Vehicles grants you permission. In order to reinstate your license, there are several requirements you may need to meet. According to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles,...
The topic of marijuana legalization is one that every state has had to face in recent years. It often revolves around adults and their right to choose whether they indulge in drugs — medically or recreationally. But in some cases, policymakers point to a different...
Indiana state laws categorize drug possession as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the substance in question and the amount. The courts enhance penalties for possession within 1,000 feet of a school. If you face a court date for drug possession, understand...
Distracted driving is a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents. Indiana legislators took action to reduce distracted driving incidents in the state by enacting a law that bans holding a cell phone while driving. Since the law went into effect in July of 2020,...