Can They Bring Up My Husband's Last Conviction in Trial?

My husband is going to trial next week for his fourth driving while intoxicated arrest. He did not take a breathalyzer and his defense is vertigo. Can they bring up his last convictions in trial? What are his chances of getting out of this one?

A: It would appear that your husband has a serious addiction and is not taking responsibility for his actions. Please ask his attorney for legal advice not me.

Q: I can't decide if I want to go to college or not when I graduate this year. I really have always wanted to be a police officer. Can I go to the police academy right out of high school?

A: Sorry, no you cannot. Indiana requires you to be at least 21 years old when hired. We require a high school diploma or GED as an absolute minimum. I would suggest trying college in a criminal justice field. If college is not your thing, enlist in the military to gain experience and maturity where you can enter into the police field when you become age eligible.

Q: I am a new driver and was wondering if I get pulled over should I get out my license and registration right away or should I just keep my hands on the wheel until I am asked for them?

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A: It depends. When police officers stop vehicles they have no idea who you are, so if you have them handy then it is all right. If you need to start "digging" for them, leave them where they are until the officer asks. This is a courtesy that can help reduce the tension. Remember, politeness and helping to reduce the tension have even been known to change a ticket into a warning.

Q: What can the police do during an armed bank robbery? Are you just allowed to shoot someone?

A: Dealing with a violent person and bank robbery is a fluid and dynamic situation. There is no easy, "one-size-fits-all" answer. Generally speaking, police officers are authorized to use any force, up to and including deadly force, when they believe it is reasonably necessary to...