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...
Arrested for DUI in Indiana? Here’s What Happens Next Getting arrested for DUI is one of those moments that can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. One minute you’re driving home after dinner, a ballgame, or a night out with friends. The...
Arrested for an OVWI in Indianapolis? Here’s What You Need to Know Have you been arrested for a DUI in Indianapolis? First, take a breath. Second, understand this: your case didn’t start when you were booked into jail. It started the moment those police...
You’re on the side of the road. The lights are flashing behind you. The officer has already asked where you’re coming from, how much you’ve had to drink, and whether you’ll step out of the vehicle. Then come the field sobriety tests. Maybe you think you did fine....
We’re all dependent on motor vehicles to one degree or another. So what happens if you’re not allowed to drive? The State of Indiana can suspend your driver’s license for a number of reasons, including: accumulating excessive license points; driving without auto...
