The legality of the traffic stop preceding your operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest is crucial to your drunk driving charges. It could make or break the prosecution’s case against you. Therefore, it helps to understand the fine line between a legal and illegal...
Southern Indiana Law Blog
How can I know whether birdnesting might work for us?
Birdnesting, also known as “bird’s nest custody,” is a co-parenting arrangement wherein children remain in one home, and the parents take turns living with them. This unique approach aims to create a stable environment for children while allowing parents to maintain a...
New Indiana law puts distance between police and the public
An Indiana law that took effect this year has caused controversy and lawsuits from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), media organizations and others. It limits how close people can get to police without risking being charged with unlawful encroachment on an...
How children benefit when their divorced parents share custody
Divorce can be challenging for everyone involved. It may prove especially difficult for the children caught in the midst of shifting family dynamics. However, research suggests that when parents choose shared custody arrangements, children experience a range of...
How can you stay safe around trucks?
If you drive an ordinary-sized vehicle, you may feel fearful every time a truck approaches you on the road. You’d be right to. These behemoths of the road could leave your vehicle in smithereens and you on a mortuary slab in a second. That is all it takes – one second...
Are inhalants just as illegal as controlled substances?
There are some chemicals that – while not advertised or sold as drugs – can induce intoxication or euphoria when inhaled. Known as inhalants, these chemicals are available as household or work products, which makes them alarmingly easy to procure. Inhalants aren’t...
Is it okay to remove or alter a product’s identification numbers?
Most consumer products have some form of identification number. However, some products also have unique serial numbers to designate individual items. These include radios, washing machines, watches, vacuum cleaners and even safes. Unique serial numbers are essential...
The role of rehabilitation when recovering from severe TBIs
Most accidents, like falls and collisions, can cause mild to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A minor TBI could require little to no medical intervention, but the opposite is true for severe cases. Aside from the usual symptoms, a serious TBI can cause worse...
Indiana’s guidelines on age-appropriate parenting time
Every child endures divorce differently. Their age can influence how they comprehend their parents’ circumstances. Indiana law recognizes the impact of parents’ broken relationships on each child’s unique developmental and psychological needs. While no specific...
Recognizing the signs of parental alienation syndrome
Parental Alienation Syndrome is a troubling phenomenon that occurs when one parent manipulates a child into having negative feelings and attitudes toward the other parent. It can be emotionally devastating for both the alienated parent and the child involved....