Your driving privileges open you to countless opportunities. But maintaining them requires a commitment to obey the rules responsibly. So, once you commit a violation, you may face an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. Per Indiana laws, an OWI differs from a...
OWI/DUI/DWI
Can you go to jail for public intoxication in Indiana?
Public intoxication laws differ from state to state. You must understand Indiana's specific regulations to follow them correctly. Generally, drinking alcohol in public is not illegal, but problems can arise if your behavior endangers your safety or the safety of...
Will you go to jail for a DUI in Indiana?
Committing a DUI offense in Indiana can result in severe consequences. If law enforcement arrests you and convicts you on a DUI in Indiana, you may wonder whether jail time is likely. Learn more about the possibility of imprisonment for a DUI conviction in Indiana....
What does life look like after a DUI?
When most people get their first DUI charge, they focus on the short-term implications of a potential conviction. This often centers on things like jail time or fines. While these are also huge impacts and not ignorable issues, it skirts around the problem of...
Could your ear infection cause you to fail a field sobriety test?
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test battery consists of three different tests. Their purpose is to provide a law enforcement officer with just cause to arrest someone suspected of OWI/DUI. However, a driver could be sober and still fail the tests. There are many...
The various consequences of an OWI
If you receive a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, there are numerous penalties involved. Even facing arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence comes with penalties. Not only are there criminal consequences of a conviction, but there are...
Can you refuse BAC testing?
Due to the seemingly invasive nature of breath analysis tests, you may have a false belief that you have the right to refuse one if an officer asks. However, this is not the truth. In fact, you can actually face punishment for refusing a BAC test of any kind. But why?...
Can you turn down a breath analysis test?
When an officer requests a driver to take a form of sobriety test, such as a breath analysis test, the driver may feel like they have a right to refuse. On the contrary, due to implied consent laws, a driver must actually take these tests when an officer administers...
After an OWI: ignition interlock specialized driving privileges
Having a valid Indiana driver’s license is often critical getting to work, taking your kids to school and having transportation in an emergency. If officers pull you over and arrest you for operating while intoxicated, you might lose your license. This can have a...
Factors that affect BAC levels
Knowing not to get behind the wheel after drinking is easier said than done. Although some individuals can handle a drink or two before reaching a BAC of .08, others cannot. There are many factors that affect how the body metabolizes alcohol. Understanding these may...
