Police officers don't just enforce the law when they witness a crime in progress. They also help collect evidence so that state prosecutors can do their jobs. Police officers frequently find evidence in motor vehicles that can help build criminal cases related to...
Year: 2023
Do Indiana spouses split property 50/50 in a divorce?
The way that people divide their assets is a major concern in any divorce. People spend years combining their resources with a spouse's, and they often have a hard time deciding who should keep which assets. Someone's future financial stability will depend on the...
3 financial consequences of an OWI conviction in Indiana
An operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charge is one of the most serious traffic violations in Indiana. When compared with a traffic ticket, an OWI is a very serious matter. However, people often think of OWIs as relatively minor criminal offenses, as when...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Indiana?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a tragedy and also a hardship. The nature of someone's relationship with the deceased and someone's personality will strongly influence how they respond to grief. People often focus primarily on their emotional responses to such a...
3 mistakes people make when they decide to divorce
Divorce proceedings affect someone's living arrangements, their parental obligations and their finances. Although divorce is very common, the average person doesn't quite understand what is at risk and the steps that they need to take to secure their interests....
Understanding the 3 types of distracted driving
Texting and driving is the first behavior that most people think of when asked to name an example of a distracted driving behavior. Others will point to things like talking to passengers, changing the radio station, looking at a GPS or trying to eat food from while...
Guilty, not guilty and no-contest: What’s the difference?
If you have found yourself suddenly entangled in the criminal justice system, one of the critical decisions that you now face is how to plead in response to the charges filed against you. This decision will have far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of the...
Prescription medication is a growing cause of criminal charges
People in Indiana get arrested for the possession of prohibited drugs like heroin and methamphetamine every day. Police officers also arrest people for the illegal possession or misuse of prescription medication. Certain kinds of prescribed drugs are controlled...
What happens when one parent denies the other time with the kids?
A parenting plan in Indiana generally divides both decision-making rights and parenting time between the two adults responsible for a minor child. Once the courts approve a parenting plan, both parents are bound to do their best to uphold the terms set in the...
3 myths about getting sober quickly
You may find yourself in a situation in which you are too intoxicated to drive, but you are also unable to get home otherwise. Say that you brought your car to the bar. You could technically get a ride home from someone else or call a taxi, but then you’d have to...