Indianapolis Law Blog
Penalties for OWI in Indiana
Indiana drivers can receive charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% at the time of the arrest. The officer can also make an OWI arrest for obvious drug or alcohol intoxication regardless of the BAC. Individuals...
DUI charges and depression
Many hardships arise for those facing charges for allegedly driving under the influence, such as financial penalties, adjusting to life without the ability to drive, time behind bars and problems in one's personal relationships. However, other difficulties come up for...
Liquidation issues to watch out for during a divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, one of the toughest sets of decisions to work through is who gets what. During the marriage, the couple may have acquired assets together or a dependent spouse might have made sacrifices for the breadwinner spouse to advance in his or...
What are some safety tips for incoming freshman?
Starting college is a huge milestone. For many students, this is the first time they are on their own and away from home. While college campuses strive to create a safe environment, they are not immune to crime. For this reason, incoming freshmen need to be aware and...
Military divorce and separation of benefits
Divorce impacts the function of retirement because courts often negotiate plans to allow both parties to access some of the benefits. For couples in Indiana, their decision to divorce will require an immediate assessment of their finances so they can rebuild their...
Is it possible to remove a DUI conviction from your record?
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol may stigmatize you for the rest of your life. After all, every time you apply for a job or try to rent a home, your conviction may show up in a criminal background check. Fortunately, you may be able to remove...
How can a DUI affect college students?
Indiana college students like you may not know how to handle DUI charges. For you, this might act as a first offense. You may not have any knowledge on what to do next. You may even think that a first time DUI charge is nothing to worry about. But any DUI charge can...
How do you divide art collections in divorce?
Thankfully, you and your current spouse can divorce amicably, which can make the process easier on you both. On the flip side, you collected art pieces during or before (perhaps both) your marriage, which are not always easy to valuate and divide. Understand the...
Drunk driving charges and health problems
Handling a DUI case is never easy, but in some cases, people facing DUI charges are in an especially difficult situation. For example, those who have serious health concerns often have an even harder time dealing with the charges and handling their case properly. If...
Can I reduce taxes on my marital home sale?
If you and your spouse have decided to sell off the marital home as part of your divorce, you might find you can sell it for a large amount of money. This might seem like great news, but you may have to pay capital gains taxes on your sale. While you can exempt some...
