If you’re a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder in Indiana, facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI / DUI) charge can be catastrophic for your career and livelihood. Unlike regular drivers, CDL holders are subject to stricter laws, harsher...
Not all second DUI arrests are treated the same under Indiana law. The severity of the charge and potential penalties depend on when the second arrest occurs in relation to your first conviction. Second DUI Within Seven Years – Felony Charge If your second DUI arrest...
Facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) charge in Indiana can be stressful and confusing, especially if you refused a chemical test. Many people believe that refusing to take a breath or blood test will prevent the state from gathering evidence against...
If you’ve been charged with a second DUI (referred to as OVWI in Indiana), you may be wondering why the consequences are so much harsher than your first offense. Many people are caught off guard by the severity of Indiana’s laws regarding repeat drunk driving...
Does a driver’s license get suspended for a person’s first DUI? Yes, it absolutely does. There is no leniency in the code for first-time offenders. The law treats a first DUI just as seriously as any subsequent DUIs. If you are arrested for a DUI in...