OWI/DUI/DWI

Myths about alcohol and traffic stops could cause you to face drunk driving charges. A driving under the influence (DUI) charge could lead to fines and incarceration. A criminal record after a drunk driving charge may cause you to lose employment, education, loan and...

For people facing their first Operating While Intoxicated charge in Indiana, concerns about potential jail time are common. It is important to understand the likelihood of incarceration in such cases. Several factors come into play when determining the possibility of...

The legality of the traffic stop preceding your operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest is crucial to your drunk driving charges. It could make or break the prosecution’s case against you. Therefore, it helps to understand the fine line between a legal and illegal...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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?...