Brett Hays Law

09/26/2025

Just wanted to put this information out in case it could be helpful to anyone.

I get a lot of calls from truck drivers with CDL's who have points issues, etc and their employer is freaking out due to their insurance.

Due to the federal masking statute, prosecutors are unable to modify, plead down or in most cases even dismiss CDL tickets once they are filed. So really the only options are to try to take the ticket to bench trial and beat it, which in cases of a speeding ticket with radar is a long shot at best. Officers get court pay now, so the old trick of hoping the officer doesn't show up doesn't work and with masking the old change it to a log book violation gimmick is out the window as well.

But, you can take off 4 points every three years with the online Truck Driver Safety course (note the standard DSP doesn't work with CDL holders, it has to be the truck driver version).

01/30/2025

It's important to know your rights. Even undocumented individuals have rights which they can and should exercise. I'll take you through them... some tips for employers as well.

https://bretthays.law/2025/01/30/know-your-rights-ice-raids/

09/21/2024

09/15/2024

Then give me a call before she does ;)

06/28/2024

Lots of new laws taking effect on Monday (July 1st). I’ll link the full list below, but here are a couple of standouts:

SEA 146 – Youth employment

Allows 18-year-olds to sell and serve alcohol in a dining room of a restaurant or hotel under certain conditions. Employers must also report how many minors they employ or face civil penalties.

SEA 9 – Lowering health care costs in Indiana

The law improves transparency on market consolidation in Indiana’s health care system to help promote competition which drives down prices and prevents anti-competitive corporate mergers, officials said.

SEA 190 – Supporting disaster victims

This law increases the maximum amount of money available from the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund, I the event of a tornado or flooding. It also expands how the money can be used.

HEA 1086 – Happy hour in Indiana

Allows bars and restaurants to have happy hours and offer carryout cocktails.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills

05/24/2024

Pro Tip:

Things not to say to when a deputy walks up if you don't want to be charged:

1. 'Aw hell no... not this effin' di****ad again'
LMAO.. True story.

12/23/2023

Merry Christmas