A driving under the influence (DUI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI) conviction can stay on your record in Indiana permanently if it is not expunged. You may petition for expungement five years after a misdemeanor conviction or eight years following a felony conviction. If your expungement request is successful, you can legally deny or…
Sexual assault is a serious crime that carries a lifetime of consequences for anyone convicted. These are very serious accusations, and yet it may seem that anyone can make a claim that you violated your rights. A sexual assault case can proceed without physical evidence. Even though this may be more challenging to prove,…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Indiana. Operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) occur when a person is impaired while behind the wheel from alcohol, prescription drugs, narcotics, or other substances. In Indiana, the state’s laws refer to both drunk and drugged driving as OWI, though it…
Medical marijuana is a topic of controversy nationally, with some states allowing its use and others firmly outlawing it. Although there have been many laws introduced here, medical marijuana is not legal in Indiana. In this post, attorney Joseph M. Roberts examines legislative attempts to decriminalize this substance and what to do if you are facing…
The ability to operate a vehicle in Indiana is a privilege, not a right, and with that comes the concept of implied consent. If you obtain a driver’s license, you give the state your implied consent to submit to a chemical test if you’re suspected of DUI. In this post, Northwest DUI attorney Joepsh M. Roberts…
If you have a past marijuana charge on your record, it can feel like a permanent stain that may never come out. Indiana is a state with evolving cannabis laws, but strict enforcement of past marijuana convictions. The consequences of a simple offense can linger, affecting job prospects, housing applications, and educational opportunities. Fortunately,…
