Many people who drink and drive believe that they will be able to evade police officers who are out on the roads. This belief could not be more false. Police officers are able to quickly home in on intoxicated drivers on just about any roadway. There are several...
When are police allowed to search my water bottle?
Water bottles make it easy to carry a chilled beverage wherever you go. While these containers were designed to hold water, not everyone who carries one has that intention. Since their invention, water bottles have become a tried-and-true method for some people to...
Don’t ring in the New Year with a DUI
It may be hard to believe, but the year 2017 has flown by already. Soon, thousands of people across Indiana will be ringing in a brand new year. For many revelers, this holiday will involve a few alcoholic beverages. Champagne in particular is a time-honored...
Do you know the ways you could be charged with impaired driving?
Throwing back some drinks with friends, sharing some appetizers, watching the rest of the game on TV then heading home after your team wins sounds like a great night out. Your car is parked out front, and home is only a few minutes away across town, and you feel...
Avoid a DUI this Halloween
Halloween is a holiday full of treats and tricks--as long as the tricks don't involve drinking and driving. Even if your Halloween plans involve attending a lot of parties, don't be tempted to drink and drive. You may be too old to be afraid of ghosts, but an even...
DUIs, financial penalties, and you
Getting a DUI is obviously a terrible moment in any person's life, and all of the potential consequences that follow will be punitive in their own way. Still, there are certain consequences that are more punitive than others, and today we want to focus on the...
What to expect after a DUI arrest
If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence (or driving while intoxicated) chances are that you have many questions about what is going to happen next. After all, this probably is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system, and...
Key BAC numbers in Indiana drunk driving law
One number that is a very impactful one in Indiana DUI cases is what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level a driver tested at. BAC levels play an important role in the state's OWI laws. There are certain numbers that have particular significance when it comes to BAC...
Can personal breathalyzer devices reduce drunk driving?
A new initiative in Colorado has launched in response to a pair of startling statistics. One cites a third of all fatal accidents in the state involve a driver under the influence. The other reveals more than 21,000 drivers cited for drunk driving with 40 percent of...
There is no reliable DUI test for marijuana…yet
If you're pulled over for driving while intoxicated, one of the many charges you face is driving while under the influence of marijuana. The problem is that even if the police want to accuse and arrest you for this, there are no reliable DUI tests for marijuana...