A first-time DUI in Indiana can result in criminal charges, jail time, fines, and a suspended driver’s license. Most cases involve misdemeanor charges, although certain circumstances can lead to felonies. After an arrest, you’ll attend an initial hearing,...
In Indiana, you can generally refuse a portable breath test (sometimes referred to as a preliminary breath test) during a routine DUI investigation that does not involve an accident. However, refusing a properly offered certified chemical test can suspend your...
Yes. In Indiana, a new OVWI can become a Level 6 felony when you have a previous OVWI conviction within the prior seven years. That felony exposure can bring mandatory minimum jail or community service, treatment requirements, license problems, and significantly...
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...
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...
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...
