An Indiana DUI case can be challenged by attacking the stop, field tests, chemical testing, alcohol timing, or officer credibility. An arrest does not guarantee a conviction. Each defense depends on the reports, videos, testing records, medical history, and timeline....
A first-time DUI in Indianapolis is usually charged as an Indiana OVWI misdemeanor. The maximum penalty can reach one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Most first-time Marion County cases instead involve probation, court costs, license consequences, classes, and legal...
What Happens If Your BAC Is 0.15 or Higher in Indiana? In Indiana, an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher can support a Class A misdemeanor OVWI charge. That charge carries up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine, even without a crash or injury. Why Does a 0.15...
Choose a lawyer who regularly handles Indiana DUI cases, identifies possible defenses, explains license consequences, and understands the local court. Avoid lawyers who rush the consultation, guarantee outcomes, or treat every case as an automatic guilty plea. In...
Arrested for Your First OVWI? Here’s the Good News. One of the first questions we hear from new clients is: “Am I going to jail?” If you’ve been arrested for your first OVWI, commonly called a DUI, in Indianapolis, the answer is usually no. Every criminal case is...
A second DUI in Indiana is not treated like a first offense with a little extra punishment added on top. It is a different animal. In Indiana, what most people call a DUI or OWI is formally called OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The words...
Arrested for DUI in Indiana? Here’s What Happens Next Getting arrested for DUI is one of those moments that can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. One minute you’re driving home after dinner, a ballgame, or a night out with friends. The...
What are the new Indiana DUI laws for repeat OWI offenses in 2026? Starting July 1, 2026, Indiana raises repeat OWI minimum jail terms on paper. One prior OWI means 10 days or community service. Two or more priors means 20 days or community service. Good-time credit...
Arrested for an OVWI in Indianapolis? Here’s What You Need to Know Have you been arrested for a DUI in Indianapolis? First, take a breath. Second, understand this: your case didn’t start when you were booked into jail. It started the moment those police...
You’re on the side of the road. The lights are flashing behind you. The officer has already asked where you’re coming from, how much you’ve had to drink, and whether you’ll step out of the vehicle. Then come the field sobriety tests. Maybe you think you did fine....
