When you’re arrested for drunk driving in Indiana, one of the first questions people have is simple: “Is a DUI worse than a DWI?” Here’s the truth: In Indiana, it’s a trick question—because there is no difference between DUI and DWI. Other states love their acronyms....
DUI Charges Don’t Always Come Right Away If you were in a car crash, had your blood drawn at the hospital, and haven’t heard anything yet, you’re not off the hook. In Indiana, operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) charges can hit days, weeks, or even months...
When a Night Out Turns Into a Criminal Charge Most people charged with DUI didn’t start their night planning to get arrested. Maybe it was dinner with friends. Maybe it was a couple beers at the game. Then the next morning you’re waking up on a concrete bench under...
You’ve Been Arrested For DUI / OVWI. Now What? Getting arrested for drunk driving is one of those moments that can stop your world cold. One minute you’re driving home, the next you’re sitting in a holding cell, clutching a piece of paper that says your license is...
Getting pulled over for drunk driving is stressful enough. Add in a chemical test refusal, and things can go from bad to worse in an instant. Many people don’t realize how easy it is to be marked as a “refusal” in Indiana and how severe the penalties are if it...
If you’ve seen the slogan, “Over the limit, under arrest,” you might think there’s a simple legal limit for drunk driving in Indiana. The truth is less straightforward. Indiana law doesn’t set one number that automatically makes someone “legal” or “illegal.” Instead,...