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February 13, 2019 Students in Indiana who are convicted of drug-related crimes could find that the conviction affects their ability to get federal financial student aid. Students who are getting aid in the form of a work-study program, loans or grants at the time of the incident leading to the conviction could lose their eligibility. When filling out the Federal…
February 1, 2019 Safe driving to avoid accidents is paramount to the people of Indiana. To this end, severe penalties have been instituted for those driving under the influence. Besides possible jail time, the economic costs can be staggering. For most drivers in Indiana, a DUI can occur if the driver’s blood alcohol content, or BAC, is more than .08…
January 14, 2019 An Indiana mom who lost her kids in a school bus stop crash in October is fighting for tougher school bus laws. Along with lawmakers, the family is supporting stricter laws against drivers who pass buses when their lights are flashing and their stop arms are extended. On October 30, 2018, Brittany Ingle’s three kids, a nine-year-old…
January 4, 2019 People in Indiana may wonder how drunk driving arrests take place. In many cases, drivers are pulled over by police in a traffic stop after police observe driving irregularities. Police may suspect that the driver has been drinking to a point beyond the legal limit and administer a roadside breath test; if this test is positive, the…
December 7, 2018 When veterans come home to Indiana, they sometimes struggle with mental health problems arising from post-traumatic stress disorder. Multiple studies have shown clear links between depression caused by PTSD and binge drinking. A new study from the American Addiction Centers has measured a recent increase in drinking among veterans and incidents of drunk driving. From 2013 to…
November 15, 2018 If you’ve been charged with a crime on campus and are facing disciplinary action from your university, you may be wondering about your rights as you proceed with a case. It’s important for you to take your charges seriously and to know what’s ahead while you navigate the process. If you attend a public institution, your rights…
November 8, 2018 A 30-year-old man already named as a defendant in a civil personal injury case now faces multiple criminal charges after a motorcycle crash. He has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating without a proper license, and a level 6 felony for driving with a blood alcohol concentration above .08 and causing serious injury. According…
October 12, 2018 Driving while impaired from alcohol or drugs is a negligent behavior that puts all road users at risk. Indiana motorists who get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while they are intoxicated can be subject to a range of consequences if convicted. For individuals whose conviction is the result of their first offense, they should expect…
September 20, 2018 One of the main fears you may have if you are convicted of DUI is how long you may be without your driver’s license. What you may not realize is that other licenses you have could also be suspended or revoked. Many times, a DUI is viewed not only as a criminal violation, but often as an…
September 19, 2018 DeVries Law Office appreciates the value of family and community involvement, and one of the ways we show it is by sponsoring the Westfield High School boys’ tennis team. They play matches across Indiana during their fall season, and we enjoy supporting their efforts by attending matches and contributing financially to their team efforts.