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...
