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BMV Amnesty Program Paves Cheaper Path to Drivers License Reinstatement

Would you like to get your Indiana driver’s license reinstated at a huge discount? Under a new Indiana law, if you owe unpaid tickets, fines or BMV reinstatement fees, you can petition a court to cut ...

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Charged with OWI While Parked? See How Courts Determine 'Operation' in Indiana.

Facing an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge in Indiana can be daunting, especially if you were arrested in a parked or non-moving vehicle. A crucial aspect of these cases is whether the accused was actually "operating" the vehicle as defined by Indiana law. This blog will explore various ...

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Understanding Residential Entry Charges and Defenses in Indiana

If you’ve recently been arrested on charges of residential entry in Indiana, it’s essential to understand the nature of the offense and the potential defenses available. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of residential entry charges under Indiana law and discuss possible defenses ...

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Entrapment Defense in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction The entrapment defense is a powerful tool for criminal defense attorneys, allowing defendants to argue that they were induced by law enforcement to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. This blog provides an in-depth look at the entrapment defense in Indiana, ...

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Defending Identity Deception Charges in Indiana

Identity deception is a serious offense in Indiana, and understanding the legal framework is essential for anyone facing such charges. This blog provides an overview of identity deception under Indiana law, discusses potential penalties, outlines common defenses, and summarizes relevant case law to ...

Identity, Fraud, Deception
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Defending Trespass Charges in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide

If you have been recently arrested or charged with criminal trespass in Indiana, understanding the law, potential penalties, and possible defenses is crucial. This blog provides a detailed overview of the trespass statute, discusses relevant case law, and offers practical advice for those facing ...

Trespass, Defense, Charges
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Expungement and Restoring Firearm Rights in Indiana

If you have a past conviction for domestic violence and are looking to restore your firearm rights for activities like hunting or personal protection, understanding Indiana’s legal framework is crucial. Expungement in Indiana can restore many of your civil rights, but there are specific provisions ...

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Lafayette, IN DUI Lawyer Frequently Asked Questions

If you have been arrested for DUI in Lafayette, Indiana, the experience can be traumatic and frightening. After a DUI traffic stop in Tippecanoe County, you are asked to submit to a breath test and field sobriety tests; you are taken to the Tippecanoe County Jail and can be held in custody for ...

Attorney, Indiana, OWI, DUI, License

Professional Licenses Require a Criminal Background Check in Indiana

Obtaining a professional license can be an important step to a better job, higher income, and career mobility. It requires a lot of hard work, money, and time. In Indiana it also requires a criminal background check. Anyone applying for certain Indiana licenses or certificates, including in ...

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Indiana Habitual Traffic Violator Granted Probationary License

BLOG UPDATE: Effective January 1, 2015, an new Indiana law became effective that authorizes Specialized Driving Privileges. When a person has a job that requires excessive driving, they are more at risk to accumulate speeding tickets. Sales associates, contractors, and delivery people often drive ...

Traffic, Habitual, Violator, License, Probationary

OWI: When Will I get My license back?

If you are arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana and have a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater, your driving privileges will be suspended by the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) for 180 days or until the charges have been disposed of. If you refuse to give a breath sample, your ...

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Habitual Traffic Offenders and Driver License Suspensions

BLOG UPDATE: Effective January 1, 2015 Habitual Traffic Violators can petition for Specialized Driving Privileges Sentencing for driving on a suspended license often results in a suspended sentence, some community service, and a 90 day driver license suspension. Jail time for driving on a suspended ...

Suspended, Traffic, Offender, Habitual, Driving, License, Probationary

Articles about License

January 20, 2020

BMV Amnesty Program Paves Cheaper Path to Drivers License Reinstatement
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August 26, 2019

Operating While Intoxicated Defense in Lafayette: Value in Hiring an Attorney Early in Case
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August 20, 2015

Specialized Driving Helps Small Town Indiana Residents
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August 19, 2015

Specialized Driving Helps Lafayette Mom
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May 06, 2015

Fort Wayne Drivers with Suspended Licenses Benefit from New Law
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April 30, 2015

Specialized Driving and Expungement Combo: Helping Hoosiers Back to Work
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January 20, 2015

Marion County Adopts Local Rule for Specialized Driving Privileges
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September 10, 2013

Lafayette, IN DUI Lawyer Frequently Asked Questions
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August 13, 2013

Professional Licenses Require a Criminal Background Check in Indiana
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August 13, 2013

Indiana Habitual Traffic Violator Granted Probationary License
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September 10, 2012

OWI: When Will I get My license back?
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February 09, 2009

Habitual Traffic Offenders and Driver License Suspensions
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