After an Indiana DUI arrest, you may be released from jail and given a date for your initial hearing. At that hearing, the judge addresses your charges, rights, possible penalties, and often your driver’s license. What happens next depends on your charges, criminal...
A first-time DUI in Indianapolis is usually charged as an Indiana OVWI misdemeanor. The maximum penalty can reach one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Most first-time Marion County cases instead involve probation, court costs, license consequences, classes, and legal...
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...
Choose a lawyer who regularly handles Indiana DUI cases, identifies possible defenses, explains license consequences, and understands the local court. Avoid lawyers who rush the consultation, guarantee outcomes, or treat every case as an automatic guilty plea. In...
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...
