September 2018

What are Specialized Driving Privileges or “SDP”? Starting the first of the year in 2019, individuals facing Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (“OWI”) charges have new hope in their efforts to avoid an immediate license suspension.  Indiana Code (“IC”) 9-30-16-1 will be amended to allow an individual to actually stay (or delay) the suspension.   In order to do this you still need to be eligible for Specialized Driving Privileges (“SDP”).  Generally, you are ineligible for…

Key Takeaways A PSI helps Indiana judges make evidence-based sentencing decisions. Defendants should discuss the PSI interview with counsel before answering questions. Probation officers prepare the PSI and verify information through outside sources. The PSI includes criminal history, personal background, and an IRAS risk assessment. Probation recommendations in the PSI often influence the court’s sentencing decision. As part of any felony-based conviction (sometimes on misdemeanors with open terms and by judge’s request), a judge will…

Communication is important in life and it is extremely important in a family, especially between parents communicating about their children. As is the case with a lot of things, some families are able to communicate more effectively than others, even without the strain of legal proceedings and Court orders hanging over their heads, so it makes sense that families that have gone through divorce or are going through divorce may have communication issues. What is…

When someone is arrested for drunk driving one of the first things they ask is what is going to happen to my driver’s license.  It’s a valid concern.  In Indiana there is very little public transportation and taking Uber everyday will get quite expensive. Were arrested for drinking and driving? The first question to be answered is did you willingly submit to a breath test or a blood test.  If yes and you tested over…