May 2026

Key Takeaways Indiana courts issue warrants when defendants miss required court appearances. A bench warrant remains active until the court recalls or resolves it. Failure to appear may also bring fines, license suspension, or new charges. Voluntary court appearance may receive a different response than arrest. An attorney may request a hearing and seek warrant recall or reasonable release. Facing an active warrant often brings urgency, confusion, and real concern about arrest. Many people start…

Many young people have roommates, and some of those roommates may use, deal, or otherwise possess illegal drugs. Some may wonder if they can get in trouble for drugs their roommate has in their possession. You can’t always control what a roommate does! Others aren’t necessarily in a financial position to be picky about who they live with. Well just because your roommate has or uses drugs, does not necessarily mean you can get in…

Key Takeaways Form I-765 gives certain noncitizens a path to request lawful work authorization. Approval may result in an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), depending on eligibility category. Eligibility ties to immigration classification rather than geographic location. USCIS may issue receipt notices, Requests for Evidence, or other follow-up notices during review. For many applicants relying on Form I-765, acceptable employment authorization documentation is generally required before beginning work. For many people in Indianapolis, questions about what…

Key Takeaways A NOID states USCIS plans to deny based on identified concerns. A NOID is not a final denial and allows response before decision. USCIS policy may require notice and an opportunity to respond when relying on certain derogatory information unknown to the applicant. A NOID includes a response deadline, and failure to respond may result in denial. Responses must address each concern with organized evidence and direct explanations. Receiving a letter from U.S….

Getting an expungement can be one of the greatest life-changing events for someone with a criminal history. Why? Because it often takes an eraser to your criminal past – allowing people to start anew and with a fresh perspective on life. We at Banks & Brower, LLC, as experienced expungement attorneys, love helping people through this process. It is incredibly rewarding to watch the positive effect an expungement can have. Sadly, the legislature has made…

Key Takeaways OWI means Operating While Intoxicated, the legal term used in Indiana. Indiana interprets vehicle operation broadly; control of a stopped vehicle may qualify. Impairment includes alcohol, prescription medication, illegal drugs, or mixed substances. A BAC of 0.08 to 0.14 generally supports a Class C misdemeanor. Charges may proceed without BAC above 0.08 based on conduct and evidence. An OWI charge often arrives without much warning, leaving many drivers unsure what the term means…

When an individual is charged with a crime in the State of Indiana, his or her case is traditionally placed in the “adversarial” court system, where the State seeks to prove guilt and the Court oversees a sentence, if the State is successful. The adversarial system often includes contested hearings, discovery of evidence, and perhaps even a trial to resolve the case. However, these adversarial courts are not the only types of court in which…