OWI/DUI/DWI

Drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, vomiting and exercising after drinking alcohol are tricks that generally can make someone more alert and appear more sober. However, they don’t cause the liver to metabolize alcohol faster or reduce blood alcohol concentration...

Many medications require specific timing for best results. Taking your medicine as your doctor ordered helps manage your health problems. But some prescriptions can affect how well you drive, even when you follow all instructions correctly. This creates a risky...

Getting charged with driving under the influence can be both a frightening and stressful experience. For many, it’s a first-time mistake that results in fines, license suspension and a mark on their record. But in some situations, a DUI can escalate into something...

Many people don’t realize just how quickly a seemingly simple drunk driving charge can spiral into a much bigger legal and financial problem. Certain factors can turn even a first-time operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense into a serious situation carrying heavier...

You feel fine while you’re drinking, but the moment you step outside, the air hits you, and you realize you are too intoxicated to drive home. It probably makes sense for you to take a nap in your car while you sober up. Law enforcement would disagree. What is “actual...

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...