St. John Law Blog
Is it worthwhile to defend against a first-time OWI in Indiana?
Allegations of operating while intoxicated (OWI) are among the most common criminal offenses in Indiana. Given that such charges are common and that OWI scenarios often do not involve property damage or injury to other individuals, people might think that their case...
Why pleading guilty to an OWI can be a major mistake
Thousands of people wind up arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana every year. Quite a few of these people will make the questionable decision to plead guilty to their charges instead of trying to defend themselves. People often mistakenly presume...
When did you know it was time to get divorced?
Those who are considering divorce often have one simple question: How do you know when it’s time to end the marriage? They’re curious about it, they feel like it may be the right decision, but they’re not sure exactly when to take that step. How can they know for sure...
The options to consider when divorcing couples own a business
Divorce is almost always complicated, especially when dealing with emotions, child-related matters as well as assets and finances. If you are going through a divorce, you may consider yourself one of the lucky ones if you do not own a business with his or her...
Should you try to keep your home when divorcing?
One of the most significant decisions to make when divorcing is where you will live afterward. Many a couple have fought long and hard over who keeps the family home. It may be the most valuable joint asset you have and seem an essential thing over which to fight....
Long hours can make truck drivers more dangerous
Have you ever had one of those days at work where all you want to do is go home and sleep? Maybe you have gone into the storeroom to grab a surreptitious power nap. Perhaps you have been so tired you have fallen asleep at your desk, much to your colleagues' amusement...
Divorce probably means it’s time to change your estate plan, too
Divorce is a time of personal upheaval. You will likely find yourself living in a new location and splitting up everything with your ex, from time with your children to your shared social network. After a divorce, you may be eager for your life to go back to some...
Who should be the trustee of your special needs trust?
A special needs trust can be an important form of protection for someone in your family who won't be capable of providing for themselves independently after you die. Some parents create special needs trusts to promote independent living for their adult children with...
Left-hand turns pose real hazards to motorcyclists
There are many kinds of collisions that can take place, but some of the most common are motorcycle crashes caused by drivers pulling into the motorcyclists’ paths. Unfortunately, left-hand turns are a common cause of motorcycle crashes as other vehicles pull out and...
Classic cars are far less safe than modern vehicles
If you love classic cars, it’s hard to blame you. They’re beautiful. They’re historic. They’re powerful. When you drive one, it makes you feel something in a way that a new Prius just isn’t going to do. However, you must understand that they’re vastly less safe than...
