Recent news events concerning the death of a woman arrested for owi raise the concerns of those attorneys such as myself as to the conditions within the arrest processing center and other jails within Indiana. As part of former civil rights lawsuits and a consultant on police conduct related to deliberate indifference actions under federal […]

One of the great challenges for drunk driving defense attorneys, whether in the state of Indiana or nationwide, is overcoming the general judicial inclination to find probable cause for any and all initiated traffic stops. Within a dui prosecution when one has been stopped for impaired driving though the alleged use of alcohol and/or drugs, […]

One of the most difficult aspects of law to explain to a client is the discrepancy as to options made available to those facing first time dui prosecutions within the state of Indiana. As a first prong of attack, a capable dui defense lawyer will always explore any potential means by which a case can […]

Indiana has begun to propose and construct more and more roundabouts throughout our state. Ostensibly, these circular roadways enable traffic to flow more freely and help in avoiding unnecessary traffic congestion especially at peak rush hour times. As newly constructed roundabouts have become opened for the use of the driving public, it is not at […]

In a stunning setback to defense lawyers defending Indianapolis police office David Bisard, an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling set Bisard’s prosecution for drunk driving back on track after a preliminary dismissal of dui related charges. The initial ruling of state judge Grant Hawkins within Marion County I believe correctly interpreted state statutes within a […]

The internet world is now abuzz over pictures that it can utilize to dramatize potential dangers related to drunk driving. Rapper Everett Mckiness (please forgive me as I do not know this musician) allegedly tweeted “yolo” as he claimed to be speeding at over one hundred twenty miles per hour and driving drunk. A brief […]

Presently in deliberation before the Indiana state legislature is major proposed legislation that can potentially alter the course of how dui cases are defended. The existing Indiana criminal code statutes are the mechanism by which all dui laws and penalties are applied within the state. Any change in the codes can therefore impact not only […]

Once a determination has been made that a contested trial before a jury of one’s peers is warranted, the potential makeup of such a jury within a dui prosecution becomes essential to victory. It is through the skillful selection of a jury through a process called voire dire that the probability of a successful outcome […]

In this new media internet age legal marketing businesses promising discount legal services have been increasingly touted to the general public as a means to cut ever higher attorney fee costs. The internet has the power to aid the consumer immensely but also carries the ability to manipulate. This is never more accurate than in […]

Effective July 1 a new law in Indiana has become available that is vital knowledge for any parent of children exposed to alcohol related activities. The significance of this law labeled the “Lifeline Law” is that it can enable a minor child the ability to shield himself or herself for criminal prosecution from alcohol related […]