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What does it mean a 1st misdemeanor warrant sentence in the state of IN expires after 180 days??? Which is 5months I believe I read about I’m just curious thank you!!!!! They also kept changing my P.O. On me without consulting me in the almost 4 Months I completed with each P.O. Everything was... View More
Nevern installed cuz i was on work release and house arrest ordered. completed everything else ordered. been over 10 years and trying to get Indiana Liscence back. Could judge have BMV Indefinite suspension removed without having the interlock installed since so many yrs.
couldnt install... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Contact a local traffic attorney who can review your record and see what can be done to remove suspensions to get you valid. Most attorneys have free consultations. Also, if you do not have a myBMV account set up, do so before you contact the attorney so he/she can look at your record.
The state lab took 6 months
answered on Mar 19, 2024
If the two blood draws are done close in time to where there should be a comparable result, then it does become an evidentiary issue as to what is the correct blood score. You should consult with and experienced OWI attorney.
answered on Jan 24, 2024
Firstly, gather any evidence or information that supports your claim of being unknowingly drugged. This may include witness statements, medical records, or any other relevant documentation.
Next, contact a criminal defense attorney in Indiana. Provide them with all the details surrounding... View More
It was a motion filed and I’m not sure what exactly that means
answered on Jan 3, 2024
It looks to be an abbreviation for onmibus which is a hearing date that is a deadline date for filing certain motions and defenses. You should discuss this with your attorney.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
It will depend on many factors including, how long since the last conviction and the strength of the prosecutor's case among other factors. Many counties will allow a reduction after completing probation. You should consult with a criminal defense attorney who practices in the county where... View More
If you were drinking due to severe depression and anxiety will a judge take that into factor.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
It should be considered as a mitigating factor by the prosecutor and the judge, which goes to considerations at sentencing, but it is not a defense to the OWI charge.
She tried to escape police, and they had to blow her tires.
answered on Aug 20, 2023
Yes. A person convicted of a second OVWI in Indiana will be required to serve no less than 5 days in custody or no less than 240 hours of community service work. This is true regardless of how long ago the prior conviction was.
I hit the gas peddle and not the break by mistake while parking my car. I am being charge with Indiana Statute 9-30-5-2(a) & (b).
I need to change my driver's license from Illinois to Indiana to include my redencey. Can I still change my car title, DL etc and my redency to... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
Yes, go change your license to Indiana sooner than later. The court should not suspend your license until the initial hearing, therefore the BMV should not know of the offense. If you do not change your license, and are convicted Illinois will suspend/revoke your license and it will be... View More
owi, i have epilepsy. went long enough to get my licence, it had been years since one, my doc lowered it by 200mg and i felt it coming on so i pulled over parked at a bussiness. its complicated, my doc and my polypharmacist have both stepped in but after 1st lawyer left the 5 days ago now 2nd... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2022
It sounds as though there is at least a possibility that you may have a defense to one or more of charges that you could be facing but there is not sufficient information in your post to know for certain. I strongly recommend that you reach out to an experienced OVWI/criminal defense attorney who... View More
I saw her later that day and gave her my insurance information and told her I was intoxicated, she told the officer that I was intoxicated. When I when to the police station the next day to give my statement I told him I was intoxicated when I backed into her car, panicked and left the scene.
answered on Aug 26, 2022
Unless the police have more than your admission of being intoxicated, I do not see how you could be prosecuted for an OWI. However, you will very likely be charged with leaving the scene of an accident. From this point forward, you should not speak to your neighbor about the situation, nor the... View More
My BAC was above .15 . Went the wrong way down a one way, did not crash or hurt anyone.
answered on May 21, 2022
If your children were not in vehicle with you, then DCS should not be involved.
Community service, fines, classes all finished. Low ranking to reoffend
answered on May 22, 2022
Technically, no.
Your probation officer is simply supervising your probation. The only entity that can release you from probation early is the Court that sentenced you.
You can discuss an early release with your probation officer. If your probation officer recommends early release... View More
Bag was under 1g of powder and field test lightly as cocaine according to cops found in my mother's jeep after it was stolen and recovered but nothing ever searched in it so I drove it cause she let me and then cops find drugs in it. 2 f6 charges pending now
answered on May 22, 2022
You need to stay off of these websites and speak only with your attorney about these charges. From what you posted, there may be a defense in your case, but you could ruin your entire case by sharing details of your case publicly.
Talk with your attorney about the charges privately and work... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2022
Consult a local traffic/criminal law attorney to discuss specialized driving privileges.
I was deteined by Ice the fisrt day of probation. While i was in jail and then deported my immigration attorney applied for asylum and U visa. currently USCIS is reviewing packages form February 2017 which is my package date. I went to check my case in Indianapolis and it show up I have a warrant... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Your Indiana criminal case and the original state criminal warrant must be handled by the Indiana licensed criminal law attorney immediately, however, even generally, for a regular warrant quashing the defendant must be physically present.
Thus, you need to discuss your Indiana criminal... View More
Could Indianapolis police arrest the driver, having previously been revoked in Illinois despite the valid Michigan license?
answered on Sep 13, 2021
All mentioned states are the members of the Interstate Compact Agreement that share driver's information for the purposes of issuing, revoking, and suspending one's privileges.
Thus, by routine traffic stop, an Indiana police officer or a state trooper may see the actual status... View More
I recently made an extremely irresponsible decision and attempted to operate a vehicle after drinking.
I am no longer working (I am however taking time to learn how to create apps to create a business) due to the pandemic and thus cannot afford an attorney.
I know how this... View More
answered on May 25, 2021
It would be in your best interest to not make another irresponsible decision and try to represent yourself. OWI/DUI cases can be technically difficult cases. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you should ask for a public defender who can assist you in evaluating your case and negotiating a... View More
Conditional license id card requirements
answered on Mar 15, 2021
If you are just needing the card, take the SDP order and the other required documents you would normally take to get a driver's license to the BMV, they will issue you a driver's license that will indicate "conditional" rather than "valid".
Conditional drivers license id card requirements
answered on Mar 15, 2021
The specialized license is your conditional license. Indiana got rid of hardship and probationary licenses when specialized driving privileges (SDP) were created. It may be possible to amend the terms of your SDP if circumstances have changed.
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