Most drunk driving arrests begin with an officer who sees a person driving in some abnormal way and, as a result, pulls them over. If that leads to some sort of confirmation that the individual in question is intoxicated, an arrest is made. However, if the initial...
Indiana refers to DUI as OWI, or operating while intoxicated. Regardless of the initials, DUI gets taken seriously in all states. Police officers in Bloomington, Indiana, may conduct several tests to determine if a driver is intoxicated. However, the evidence from...
The penalties for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be severe in Indiana, but the long-term consequences of a DUI in the Hoosier State are not as harsh as they used to be. This is because lawmakers passed a bill called the Second...
A DUI conviction could cause you to lose your driver's license for a period of time. Once that time is up, you can apply for license reinstatement. However, you'll have to follow certain procedures before you can legally drive in the state of Indiana. How do you get...
It has happened again. While driving south on a busy street, you pass a police vehicle in pursuit of another car. Your fortunes are about to change. The police officer abandons the chase of the other vehicle and focuses his attention on you, pulling you over for...
A conviction for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can have lifelong consequences. It can keep you from earning a future job, as it can stay on your record for years or longer. If you are facing OWI charges, a good defense can make all...
Without a driver's license, you cannot get yourself to work and back. You can't drive your kids to school. You have two choices: rely on riding a bicycle, public transit, rideshare services, or rides from friends. Or drive without a valid license and risk getting...
Indiana takes charges of operating while intoxicated (OWI) very seriously. Even first drunk driving convictions result in fines, jail time, license suspension and possible probation. If you have a previous OWI conviction on your record, you face even more severe...
Even safe drivers can violate the law every now and again. For example, you’re not paying attention to how fast you’re driving, and soon enough you’re pulled to the side of the road and questioned about why you were speeding. If you receive a traffic ticket, don’t...
One of the many potential consequences that come from operating while intoxicated (OWI) allegations in Indiana is the loss of your license to drive. For many individuals, the suspension of their license can be one of the more troubling consequences of pending OWI...
