SOUTHERN INDIANA LAW BLOG
How much does an Indiana OWI raise your insurance rates?
When a law enforcement officer stops you for drinking and driving and that charge winds up leading to a conviction, you may see your bank account take a serious hit. A first-time conviction for operating while intoxicated in Indiana means a fine of up to $500. It also...
Teenagers and driving risks
When there are teenage drivers on the road, everyone is at higher risk for accidents and serious injuries. There are numerous factors involved with crashes, and most of them are preventable. Inexperience is a major factor, and two strategies to fix this issue are...
Could “bird-nesting” help your kids adjust to your divorce?
When you and your spouse divorce and you share children, you may struggle with what to do with your Indiana home. You may also have concerns about how to minimize the impact your split has on your children, and you may want to keep other aspects of your kids’ lives as...
How do standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests differ?
Indiana has laws determining what an officer can and cannot do if they suspect you of driving under the influence. These laws also outline how officers can use the tools that test your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. As such, many people suspected of DUI like you...
Can you go to jail for intimidating someone in Indiana?
If you are like many people, you may assume that words alone cannot land you in jail. Unfortunately, you would be wrong in this assumption. Indiana, just like every other state, recognizes the attempt or threat to cause bodily injury as a crime. Most state laws refer...
How divorce mediation can help families
Divorce is challenging for even the most open and communicative families. Dividing a family’s assets and negotiating child custody can bring buried emotions and resentments to the surface. Spouses may feel unfairly treated or punished by a judge’s ruling, which can...
Losing your job due to a motorcycle accident
Motorcycle collisions bring many hardships into the lives of victims. Emotional pain, physical injuries, medical bills and other hardships are common. Some victims face challenges in other aspects of their lives, such as their personal relationships and their careers....
Are you familiar with Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, helping your children adjust to a post-divorce world will now become top priority. The state of Indiana knows how important the relationship with both parents is for any child. To this end, the court will...
Increasing your physical activity after a car accident
Few other situations are as terrifying as getting into a car accident in Indiana. Recovering from a traumatic event may require time, patience and determination. You may yearn to exercise again and increase your physical activity, but experience the disappointment of...
How do you dispose of prescription medications?
A prescription for a controlled substance grants you permission to possess and use it for a limited period. If you have any left after you have completed taking the drug, you must dispose of it properly. According to Bitterpill Indiana, failure to properly dispose of...
