Yes. Indiana police can obtain a forced blood draw during a DUI investigation when they have lawful authority, which commonly means obtaining a search warrant. A blood draw is a Fourth Amendment search, so, absent a warrant, police generally cannot force one simply...
Maybe. An Indianapolis DUI arrest or license suspension does not always mean you will be completely unable to drive. Indiana courts can grant specialized driving privileges in some cases. Your options depend on the type of suspension, the court handling your case, and...
Yes. In Indiana, your driver’s license can be suspended before you are convicted of DUI/OVWI. A judge can trigger a pretrial suspension after finding probable cause. This license action is separate from whether you are ultimately convicted of the criminal charge. The...
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....
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...
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...
