Traffic Law

Did you know that there are cameras installed throughout Indiana that are constantly taking photos of your car as it passes and the likes of hundreds and thousands of other cars’ license plates every few seconds? Did you also know this information is stored automatically in databases maintained by both private and public entities? Most people aren’t aware of that, and not surprisingly so. That’s because Indiana has very quietly joined the growing mass of…

You have been charged with a crime. It is probably one of the most stressful times you have ever had in your life. You may have just spent a miserable night or two in jail and are completely exhausted. However, now you have a very important decision to make. Who should I hire as my criminal defense attorney? In this blog, we will list 10 questions you should ask when talking to a potential attorney…

Many people who receive traffic infractions or ordinance violations find that they don’t have much of an opportunity to actually contest them. Most of the time, the cost of an attorney is significantly higher than just paying a ticket, so drivers will pay the ticket and move on, even if they don’t agree with the ticket. In traffic cases, you have a short window within which to pay the ticket or face a license suspension….

In 2019, there were approximately 50,000 people who were injured in auto accidents in the State of Indiana alone. The likelihood of being in an accident after driving for a lifetime is very high. If you are injured in an auto accident, it is imperative that you understand the deadlines for filing and pursuing a legal claim.   According to Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4, a claimant has two years from the date of their accident…

Under Indiana Law, courts may order the suspension of a person’s driving privileges in lieu of criminal charges or an ongoing investigation. Indiana drivers whose licenses have been suspended by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles or a court may petition to obtain a Specialized Driver’s Privilege. Specialized Driving Privileges allow Indiana residents to drive for specific purposes while their Indiana driver’s license is suspended. Under Ind. Code § 9-30-16-3, an individual who seeks specialized…

One of the most frequent calls we get are from individuals with suspended licenses who are ready to get their license back to valid but have no idea where to begin. Whether you have a record that has been suspended for 20+ years or have a single traffic ticket, it can be confusing to navigate the Indiana BMV’s record to try to determine what needs to happen to get you back to valid. This article…

A Look at Indiana Senate Bill 98 – Specialized Driving Privileges – Under state law, Indiana courts can order the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to suspend a person’s driving privileges (driver’s license) for certain reasons.  Also, state law requires the BMV to suspend a person’s driver’s license for certain violations.  However, Indiana law says that some people under certain circumstances can be granted “specialized driving privileges” (SDP). An SDP is similar to what used…

Why you may need SR-22 or SR-50 insurance and the differences between them Although a common misunderstanding, an SR-22 is not actually a type of insurance premium but just a certificate showing proof of future financial responsibility. The certificate is just a document your insurance company sends to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to prove that an individual has an insurance policy that will be able to pay for at least the minimum amount…