Could Indianapolis police arrest the driver, having previously been revoked in Illinois despite the valid Michigan license?
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... Read 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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Conditional license id card requirements
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
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.
How do I find out what results were and is he allowed to keep forcing me to take tests?
You will find the results once you receive discovery from the prosecutor's office. An officer can request multiple chemical tests, however you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to determine if it was all done correctly.
Depending on other facts, it may be grounds to have the warrant and the results of the warrant suppressed. You should discuss this with your attorney, if you have not hired one then you should consult with one sooner than later.
My case says something about released on own recognizance, I was never arrested and have 3 charges I'm facing
What are your questions? Many times in OWI/DUI cases there are multiple charges for similar offenses, generally, you can only be convicted of one OWI offense.
Hello I got 2 DUI’s in Kentucky, 04/12/2014 and 12/10/2016 both aggravated. Completed all court ordered aa classes got my license back, no other offenses Would I be able to get these expunged?
You would have to get them expunged in Kentucky if expungement is permitted in the Commonwealth. You can only expunge an Indiana case in Indiana. I highly recommend re-asking this question of attorneys licensed to practice law in Kentucky.
I have a pending DUI charge and IC 9-30-5-3 has recently changed. Prior occurrence has changed from 5 years to 7 years. My first DUI occurred November of 2012 but was not decided until April of 2013. My pending charge occurred on 02/05/2020. So because of this change my charge is somewhere in... Read more »
You should expect to be charged with a felony OWI since it has been less than 7 years from your last conviction.
Indiana recently changed IC 9-30-5-3 to classify a prior DUI offense as within 5 years to now 7 years.
Yes, the law has changed from 5 year to 7 years for a prior OWI. The time frame is from the last conviction date to the offense date for the new charge.
Like I head people who lost there licence can drive mopeds still I tryed looking it up online but im getting mixed results saying you need a licence or a moped license or even just an ID. I currently do not have my licence do to anxiety driving with someone so after i heard about this i thaught... Read more »
Your local license branch can walk you through the process. The following is from AAA's digest or motoring laws and seems accurate:
Owners of mopeds or scooters with engines smaller than 50 cubic centimeters must apply for a registration. Such mopeds or scooters will receive license... Read more »
He was convicted of possession almost 20 years ago and has not been in any legal trouble since I know that the charges carry a sentence of anywhere from 1-12 years. I’m curious as to what amount of time he will LIKELY be sentenced to based on his history and everything else. Just a professional... Read more »
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death is a Level 4 Felony which has a sentencing range of 2 years to 12 years in the Department of Correction with an advisory sentence of 6 years. Reckless Homicide is a Level 5 Felony which has a sentencing range of 1 to 6 years in the Department of... Read more »
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If any of your prior convictions are from Marion County, Indiana, there is a self-help desk located in the City-County Building to assist people with the preparation and filing of pro-bono petitions for expungement.
Because I knew I had a seizure.A deputy then put me in cuffs and took me to the hospital to see if a doctor could tell if I had a seizure the dr could not verify if I had one then the officer had me do blood test. I just received papers saying I have to go to court in March for a class c... Read more »
You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney and do not talk to anyone about this other than your attorney. At this point it is illegal to have marijuana metabolite in your body, however, there is legislation that may change that in Indiana.
State of Indiana, Formal Charge Forms presented with discovery packet at my initial hearing where I plead NOT GUILTY. Form is signed by the Prosecuting attorney. I was on the Highway and the charges read against me stated that I was operating a vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol on a County... Read more »
It might; you should consult with an experienced traffic attorney to see if the discrepancy and any other effect the case.
The law requires the pills to be in a labeled bottle showing the drug and to whom it belongs. If you have contact with police and they discover the pills in a generic pill box you could be charged with possession. Though the case most likely would be dismissed upon showing of a valid... Read more »
I was arrested for a DUI in Indiana Oct 4 around 3am. I was taken to the station and released on bail for 2500 on Oct 5 at 3pm. The officers let me know that I should wait a couple of weeks for a court date. It has been approximately 5 weeks and I haven't received any charges. I'm not... Read more »
This question comes up fairly often. There is no benefit to speeding up the process of filing of charges. Although it rarely happens, sometimes paperwork DOES get lost in the system. In that unlikely event, the prosecutor's case will never get better with age. If you contact me privately... Read more »
They no proof yet they said on was on something because I was acting weird after I wrecked my truck blood tests coming they said
At the time of your initial hearing the court would have advised you of the administrative suspension for being charged with an OWI and either failing the breath test or refusing the breath test. If you failed by having a BAC over a .08 then your license, personal and CDL, would be suspended an... Read more »
Without more detail it is too difficult to give an accurate answer. However, if there was no injury on a fleeing case, it is possible to get house arrest in most situations, if at all.
I have two OWI charges in Indiana in 2010 and early 2011, I am now applying for a course in college that wants me to disclose my criminal record. I'm afraid that these will exclude me from the mortuary course. I don't want to list these on my application if they're not still on my record.
If they are convictions then it will be on your criminal history as well as your driving record. Depending on when the cases were completed and if probation was successful with no outstanding issues, you should be eligible for an expungement. Keep in mind you are permitted one expungement of... Read more »
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