You like to go out and have a good time on occasion. A few years ago, you unfortunately received an operating while intoxicated (OWI) conviction after attending a big party at a friend’s house. You’ve been much more careful since then, to make sure you weren’t driving...
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The results of field sobriety tests may not be reliable
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...
What are successful OWI defenses?
Fighting an OWI charge is not easy, but it can be necessary to avoid serious consequences. An OWI conviction can have different penalties, depending on the severity of the charges and how many prior convictions you may have. It is possible to beat OWI charges,...
Driver suspected of drunk driving after crashing into lake
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...
You are the best judge of your ability to drive safely
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...
Proposed bills address drunk driving
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...
Refusing a field sobriety test in Indiana
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...
When is drunk driving a felony in Indiana?
If you are facing drunk driving charges in Indiana, you might be surprised that law enforcement didn’t charge you with a felony. While you know the consequences of an OWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated) conviction are stiff, you wonder if a second or third...
Safe ways to get home after holiday drinking
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...
Implied consent laws in Indiana
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...