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....
DUI arrests are not always caused by alcohol. They are not always caused by drugs. In fact, some DUI arrests happen when a person has not consumed a single substance of any kind. It sounds impossible until it happens to you, or to a family member, or to someone facing...
We’re all dependent on motor vehicles to one degree or another. So what happens if you’re not allowed to drive? The State of Indiana can suspend your driver’s license for a number of reasons, including: accumulating excessive license points; driving without auto...
Being arrested for drunk driving in Indiana is one of the most stressful moments a person can experience. The stop happens fast, the officer believes you are intoxicated, and suddenly you are facing a criminal charge that could affect your license, your job, your...
Getting arrested for a second DUI in Indiana is not the same as getting arrested the first time. For starters, Indiana does not officially call it DUI. In this state, the charge is usually OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. People also use...
A Second DUI Is Not “Just Another DUI” In Indiana, people usually say DUI or drunk driving. The formal charge is typically OVWI, which stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. You may also see it written as OWI. Different letters, same basic problem: the...
First-Time DUI in Indiana Does Not Mean “No Jail” Let’s clear up a dangerous misunderstanding. A lot of people charged with their first OWI, DUI, or OVWI think the same thing: This is my first criminal case. I’ve never been in trouble before. They’re not going to put...
Being arrested for drunk driving is unsettling. If you were just pulled over, handcuffed, and charged with a DUI in Hamilton County, you’re probably asking the same question everyone asks: What happens next? In Indiana, DUI is formally charged as Operating a Vehicle...
Being charged with an OWI, DUI, or OVWI in Boone County can feel overwhelming. Most people have never been through the criminal justice system before, and the uncertainty can be just as stressful as the arrest itself. Understanding the process is the first step toward...
