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Field sobriety tests are evaluative tools that law enforcement officers use to attempt to determine intoxication in drivers. They are utilized in Indiana and can be incredibly difficult to perform even by fully sober individuals. When a driver is arrested for OWI or...

While many campaigns and outreach efforts in Indiana and elsewhere focus on reducing and preventing drunk diving, this unfortunately still occurs. When a motorist is accused of being over the legal limit, he or she has the right and opportunity to assert a defense...

Most people in Indiana are aware that if you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% it can affect your driving abilities. At a BAC of 0.08% can make it difficult to concentrate, can cause short-term memory loss, can affect a driver’s ability to control their...

The year 2020 was difficult for many people in Indianapolis, and instances of drunk driving were no exception. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the second quarter of 2020, the overall number of traffic fatalities went down compared...

During a traffic stop, a police officer may ask a motorist to submit to a Breathalyzer test and various field sobriety tests if they suspect the driver is driving while under the influence of alcohol. The results of these tests are often used as evidence to convict a...

The holiday season is here in Indianapolis, and it is a time for celebrations. And, at many small family gatherings, alcohol will be enjoyed. With the understanding that drinking is a big part of the holiday culture in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety...

The penalties for being pulled over for drunk driving in Indiana are harsh, even before conviction. Once arrested, you will be jailed if your blood alcohol results show that you are intoxicated. Some people may refuse to take the tests that the officer requests. It is...

Serious car accidents are heart-wrenching no matter the circumstances, but they’re particularly devastating if they’re alcohol related. Although drunk-driving rates have gone down, thanks to ad campaigns and harsher penalties, it remains a rampant problem. In Indiana,...

You might have a reputation among your friends for being able to hold your liquor. No matter how many drinks you consume, you may seem more sober than those around you. Yet, appearances can be deceiving, since every drink adds up. One drink too many, and you could...

Breath-alcohol testing devices, commonly called breathalyzers, are used by patrolling police officers across the country. You can find one in nearly any squad car. And although the results they produce need to be checked against more reliable test methods upon arrest...