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.

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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

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answered on Oct 22, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Michigan, the reinstatement of a suspended medical license involves a process with the Michigan Board of Medicine.

You'll need to submit an application for reinstatement, and the Board will review it on a case-by-case basis. Factors... View More

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

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answered on Aug 23, 2023

In Indiana, whether a DUI charge can be reduced from a felony 6 to a misdemeanor largely depends on the specific circumstances of the case, the defendant's prior criminal history, and the discretion of the judge and prosecution involved. Generally, a felony 6 DUI is more likely to occur if... View More

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.

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.

In Indiana, if you have a second OWI arrest, which could be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on how long ago the first offense occurred, there is a requirement for 5 actual days in jail or 240 hours of community service as a minimum of any sentence for being convicted.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

If your children were not in vehicle with you, then DCS should not be involved.

Consult a local traffic/criminal law attorney to discuss specialized driving privileges.

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

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

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