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...
OWI/DUI/DWI
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...
Is it possible to expunge an OWI conviction?
Few things can ruin an otherwise fun weekend faster than a stop for operating a vehicle while impaired. If your stop leads to an arrest and conviction, you may face some serious consequences. Your OWI record may also haunt you for the rest of your life. Everyone...
How do you handle your OWI during a job interview?
After a recent encounter with Indiana law enforcement, you have a misdemeanor OWI on your criminal record. This happened while you seek to get a new job, so how do you explain your charge during interviews? Chron offers tips for talking to hiring managers about drunk...
Does a drunk driving conviction affect college financial aid?
Even if you try not to drink and drive, you may eventually find yourself sitting beside the road after a night on the town. While there is nothing inherently wrong with enjoying booze with your buddies, an OWI conviction may lead to significant legal penalties. As you...
3 potential causes of IID false positives
All 50 states have laws on the books encouraging, and sometimes requiring, the use of ignition interlock devices by those convicted of drunk driving. These devices work by analyzing a breath sample and preventing one from starting the car if one's blood alcohol...
How much does an Indiana OWI raise your insurance rates?
When a law enforcement officer stops you for drinking and driving and that charge winds up leading to a conviction, you may see your bank account take a serious hit. A first-time conviction for operating while intoxicated in Indiana means a fine of up to $500. It also...
How do standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests differ?
Indiana has laws determining what an officer can and cannot do if they suspect you of driving under the influence. These laws also outline how officers can use the tools that test your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. As such, many people suspected of DUI like you...
How does a DUI affect your college path?
As a college student in Kentucky, you have plenty of career paths in front of you. But one mistake might change that. You may think that a first-time DUI offense is no big deal. You may think that you can get off without a harsh penalty because you have never...
Does Indiana have ignition interlock device laws?
All 50 states have some version of ignition interlock device law If you have a DUI or an OWI conviction. It is important to understand the nature of these laws and the consequences of driving under the influence. Indiana is a state which may choose to impose an...
