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  According to the Indiana Criminal Justice System, arrests for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) average about 20,000 a year, with 2019 reaching 23,343 arrests in the state. On average, most of the arrests are categorized as “alcohol or drug” related. Operating While Intoxicated, or OWI, relates to any substance that causes impairment in the…

According to statistics from The NeighborhoodScout, there were 600 total-reported rape cases in Indiana in 2021. In the state of Indiana, an individual could be arrested and charged with statutory rape for engaging in sexual activity with a child below 16 years. Generally, statutory rape laws in Indiana are based on the presumption that minors…

There is no denying the fact that a DUI charge can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. If you have been charged with a DUI in Indiana, you may be wondering about the repercussions of this offense on your driving privileges. One of the most common concerns is whether you will lose your license…

According to statistics from the FBI 2019 Crime in the United States report, there were 2,475 total reported rape incidents in Indiana. Under Indiana laws, a person may be arrested and charged with sexual assault for engaging in sexual conduct with another person through force or when the victim is unable to consent or unaware of…

In Indiana, a person could be facing operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charges for operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of at least 0.08% or any controlled substance in their body. According to statistics from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), there were 20,073 total e-citations for OWI offenses statewide in 2020. However, many…

Sex crime charges are serious business. You may have thought you were engaging in a consensual act, but other factors may weigh in on your guilt or innocence. For instance, the mental or physical status of your alleged victim, the age of the other person, threats of force, violence, use of weapons, and other…