If you host a house party in a college town like Bloomington, there is a decent chance that an annoyed neighbor may call the police. At that point, you may face the real possibility that the police charge you with crimes that you may or may not have committed. This is...
Researchers say Breathalyzer has flaws
Anyone who is pulled over on suspicion of DUI or OWI knows the drill. While the officer will often ask a series of questions, it often inevitably ends with the driver taking a Breathalyzer, blood or urine test. The most popular roadside test is the breath test with a...
Does Indiana law incentivize drunk drivers to flee the scene?
Drunk driving is always a risky business. You might leave the bar after a few too many drinks and manage to make it home without getting caught. However, you might get pulled over and arrested, ending up with a suspended license, a few hundred dollars in fines and...
Prior DUI Convictions May Have Cost Messer A Senate Seat
There are many life-changing consequences to getting convicted of a DUI. U.S. Senate candidate Luke Messer opted not to publicly disclose the fact that he had twice been convicted for driving under the influence before running for public office. Ironically, initially...
Drug and alcohol use can lead to disorderly conduct charges
College can be a wild experience. It’s a time when young adults live on their own and test the limits of their new-found freedom. This is perfectly fine, as long as it does not involve using drugs or abusing alcohol. But sometimes college students do choose to use...
