Let’s say you and your friends are out having a couple of drinks. When it’s time to settle up and head home, how do you determine whether or not you should drive home? You might reason that you feel fine, barely even buzzed. Your buddy Sarah says she knows her tolerance, and she’s only had […]

Not long ago, two men were arrested in Chicago for trafficking guns from Indianapolis. Devante Brown, 27, and 19-year-old Corey Sartin face conspiracy charges and willfully dealing firearms without a license. Federal prosecutors say that the pair sold ten firearms, including four semiautomatic handguns, four semiautomatic rifles, and two “ghost guns”-untraceable guns that can be […]

From Queen Boudicca to Genghis Khan to Aaron Burr, history abounds with famous acts of violence spurred by vengeance. Of course, plenty of revenge happens nowadays, too. Let’s look at what happens from a legal standpoint when revenge is a factor in situations of assault and battery. Is the Desire for Revenge Normal? Have you […]

When is a joke more than a joke? It might sound like a riddle, but the answer can have serious legal ramifications. That’s because the answer is “when a joke is actually a crime.” Today we’re looking at some situations when a so-called joke has led to trouble for the would-be comedian. Jokes About Bombs […]

If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Indiana, your attorney may have mentioned the possibility of “pretrial diversion.” But what does that mean? Does your lawyer stand in front of the judge, point, and yell, “Hey, Your Honor! What’s that, over there?” while you run the other way? Of course not. Let’s […]

How old is too old when it comes to driving? Of course, there’s no clear answer to that question. Plenty of drivers stay sharp into their 70s or even 80s, while others choose to give up their keys much earlier. But there is one fact that is crystal clear: senior citizens who drink and drive […]

DWI, DUI, OWI, or plain old drunk driving—it doesn’t matter what you call it, operating a car, commercial truck, or motorcycle under the influence of any intoxicating substance is a serious offense. You might not think it can get any more serious, but it can. Being stopped and charged with an extremely high-speed DUI is […]

What do you call it when a person has been drinking alcohol or using drugs and gets behind the wheel of a car—or any other type of vehicle? Most folks refer to this as “DUI,” which stands for driving under the influence. In Indiana, that crime is officially termed “Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated,” but […]

Would you believe that in only 30 days, more video content is uploaded to YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and other online destinations than major TV networks have produced in 30 years? It’s a staggering statistic. It also illustrates the sheer power of ordinary people using handheld devices to literally change the world we live in. The […]

Being arrested for assault or battery is stressful for anyone. However, if you have a mental illness, the situation could feel even more traumatic, especially if you forgot your medication. Is it any defense against assault or battery to say you forgot your meds, though? Here’s when mental illness may be a defense against these […]