On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Jun 18, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
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...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Jun 16, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
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...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | May 12, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
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...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Apr 22, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
Law enforcement officers in Indiana and throughout the country use roadside breath tests to measure your blood alcohol content level if they pull you over on suspicion of drinking and driving. Using exhaled air, the device measures the amount of ethanol alcohol...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Feb 25, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
When it comes to driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence, much of the focus is on alcohol. However, there are many other drugs that can also cause impairment. These substances are not limited to illicit drugs. There are a number of prescription and...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Jan 6, 2020 | Dui/ovwi Defense
One of the most amazing things about America is that there really is a state for everyone. Drive 50 miles in any direction and you may encounter a different landscape and culture of people. You may also encounter a different set of laws. Ideally, no one is driving...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Oct 14, 2019 | Dui/ovwi Defense
If you plan on attending college in Indiana as a first-year student, there is a lot to look forward to, especially if you do not plan on living with your parents. You may be more than a bit curious about the party aspect of college, but make sure your curiosity does...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Sep 13, 2019 | Dui/ovwi Defense
An OWI offense in Indiana is a serious charge. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher at the time of a traffic stop, you may be charged with an OWI. Penalties for OWIs are tough. Court fees, jail sentences and fines are commonplace in first...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Aug 14, 2019 | Dui/ovwi Defense
The retired racing driver Al Unser Jr. was spared jail time for driving while under the influence of alcohol by entering into a negotiated plea agreement with prosecutors. The 57-year old two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 will perform 480 hours of community...
On behalf of DeVries + Kelly Law Office | Jul 18, 2019 | Dui/ovwi Defense
Military veterans in Indiana and across the U.S. are binge drinking and drunk driving in higher numbers according to a recent study by the American Addiction Centers. The authors of the study believe the spike in these risky behaviors could be linked to emotional and...
