As of July 1, 2015 new laws will take effect concerning teen drivers in Indiana. First, all drivers under 21 will no longer be able to use any telecommunications device while behind the wheel. The only exception to this is calling 911 in case of an emergency. Also, nighttime driving will be restricted for teen…
Indiana Criminal Code Revisions Changes Good Time Credit As mentioned in a previous blog, the 2013 Criminal Code Revision will go into effect July 1, 2014. One the most major changes the revision brings concerns Good Time Credit. Currently, the majority of offenders get 1 day credit for each day served. For a two year…
Beginning July 1, 2014, the 2013 Criminal Code Revision will go into effect. One major change to the new law is how felony offenses will be classified. Currently, Indiana is using an A-D system to classify felony offenses. Starting in July, felonies will be classified using a 1-6 system. Class A felonies will be broken…
A new Indiana law provides the opportunity for a clean slate and freedom from discrimination in hiring for individuals who may have committed minor crimes in the past. Individuals convicted of certain misdemeanors and minor Class D felonies can petition the court to have their records expunged thanks the new “Second Chance” Law that took…
Turner Valentine was mentioned in a Times-Union article about the new Indiana hunting laws which allow hunters to use sound suppressors. Hunters may now use sound suppressors to shoot game in Indiana. A new state law, which took effect July 1, repealed the prohibition on suppressors for individuals who are otherwise hunting legally. The bill was…