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3 Important Changes to Indiana’s Specialized Driving Privileges Law

Beginning July 1, 2015, important changes go into effect concerning Indiana’s specialized driving privileges law. As Indianapolis attorneys, Black Clay LLC keeps Hoosiers up-to-date on state law. Here are the 3 most important changes affecting suspended driving in Indiana: 1. Some drivers who are suspended for life will now be able to get their “lifetime suspension” removed. Through the process of “rescission”, Indiana drivers who are currently serving lifetime suspensions to their driving privileges may now be eligible to have their suspensions removed. Generally, a person with a lifetime suspension can petition the Court to terminate the lifetime suspension if it has been more than three years since their lifetime suspension went into effect and the person has not been convicted for operating a vehicle during the lifetime suspension. If you have been convicted for operating during their lifetime suspension, you may still pursue specialized driving privileges under Indiana Code … Continued

The 5 Most Important Aspects of Indiana’s New Specialized Driving Privileges Law

Beginning January 1, 2015 drastic changes to Indiana‘s law concerning driver’s licenses and driving license suspensions go into effect. Here are the 5 Most Important Aspects of Indiana’s New Specialized Driving Privileges Law from the Indianapolis attorneys of Black Clay LLC:   1. Probationary and Hardship Licenses No Longer Available Beginning January 1, 2015, suspended Indiana drivers will no longer be able to seek probationary licenses for Habitual Traffic Violator (“HTV”) suspensions or hardship licenses for other suspensions, including those resulting from failure to provide financial responsibility (proof of automobile insurance), a DUI arrest or conviction, or from having excessive points from speeding and/or other traffic related violations. If you have a driver’s license suspension, you will need to seek specialized driving privileges. 2. No More Waiting Period for Suspended HTV Drivers to Get Back on the Road A very important change stemming from Indiana’s new Specialized Driving Privileges Law … Continued

Top 5 Reasons to Expunge Your Criminal Record

With expungement available for crimes from petty misdemeanors to high-level felonies, it’s more important than ever to get your convictions or arrests expunged if you can. Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Expunge Your Criminal Record from the professional expungement attorneys of Black Clay LLC.

New Indiana Law Offers Specialized Driving Privileges for Suspended Drivers

A new Indiana law may offer relief to many drivers in Indianapolis and throughout the state with a suspended drivers license or have been previously unable to get a hardship license or probationary driving privileges.  The newly established Indiana Code § 9-30-16, which goes into effect on January 1, 2015, significantly changes the range of people eligible for driving privileges during a court or BMV-ordered suspension, good news for some suspended drivers. Previously, Indiana imposed severe restrictions on eligibility for hardship privileges for suspended drivers.  Now, unless you have: 1. Never held a valid Indiana driver’s license; 2. Only hold a CDL license; or 3. Have been suspended for refusing to submit to a chemical test; You may be eligible for specialized driving privileges even if you did not qualify for relief before.  This potentially includes drivers who have been found to be “Habitual Traffic Violators”, drivers whose licenses have … Continued

Family Law Mediation

A wide array of issues can be the subject of family law disputes. Often times parties find themselves far apart on important issues such as: property settlement subject to a divorce, parenting time visitation, physical custody, which school a child will attend and how the associated costs will be allocated, what type of healthcare a child will receive, and even how school vacation time will be split between each parent. At Black Clay LLC, we know that with so many variables the process can easily become overwhelming. Having an experienced family law attorney in Indianapolis as mediator can mitigate a great deal of the headaches associated with family law disputes.

Ensure Your Indianapolis Family is Protected

When you find yourself in need of legal services, the attorneys at Black Clay LLC offer professional services at affordable rates. From personal issues to business concerns, we have the expertise and experience to help mitigate your situation. Adam Clay and Matt Black have successfully represented court cases in Indianapolis and throughout all of Indiana and Chicago.

Starting a New Business? Don’t Overlook These Things.

For some people, few things are more rewarding than owning and operating their own business. Entrepreneurs must ensure, however, that their business has a proper legal foundation before it takes off. One of the first major decisions a business owner must make is what type of legal entity they want their business to be. The selection of business entity, be it a corporation, S-Corp, LLC, partnership, or nonprofit organization, can have important impacts on both the business owner’s personal liability for mistakes of the business or its employees, and income, sales, and payroll taxes. For some, a corporation offers the growth potential that they desire for their business idea, while others prefer an LLC or partnership for its flexibility and limits on liability for the owners. A business owner needs legal counsel before the business starts operating to ensure that personal interests (and assets) are protected. Beginning with the proper … Continued

Indiana Law Firm Black Clay LLC Unveils New Website

The Indiana law firm of Black Clay LLC recently unveiled a new, professional website, highlighting the law services of lawyers Matt Black and Adam Clay. Their home on the Web is located at http://www.blackclayindiana.com. To better reach Indiana residents searching for law services, the law firm Black Clay LLC has revamped its website. Having an easily accessible site was an important goal for lawyers Matt Black and Adam Clay… Read Complete Press Release Here