Motorists in Indiana could find themselves facing allegations of drunk driving after an interaction with a police officer. Sometimes, drivers encounter sobriety checkpoints that force them to stop and talk to the police. Other times, an officer pulls a specific...
Dui And Traffic Violations
Is it Constitutional for police to conduct sobriety checkpoints?
Some people in Indiana will face scrutiny over their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after involvement in a motor vehicle collision. Others may be subject to careful evaluation during a traffic stop conducted by law enforcement officers because of how they behaved...
What tests do police officers use to prove an OWI?
If an Indiana police officer suspects someone of an operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) offense, they will start gathering evidence to prove their suspicions. When the officer arrives at the scene of a crash or pulls someone over, they will ask questions that...
3 ways stopping off at happy hour leads to OWI charges
Having a beer or a Manhattan can be the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day at work. You may have a local bar where you like to stop because they have great specials or a particularly sympathetic bartender. Getting a drink after a long day at work maybe your...
You can face an OWI even if you don’t drive like a drunk
Some people think of drunk driving charges, they often picture horrifying vehicle crashes. They may also think of large-scale sobriety checkpoints, which are legal for police officers to operate in Indiana with the right procedures and paperwork. However, a...
Younger than 21? The BAC limit doesn’t apply to you
If you ask most people in Indiana what the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit is, they’ll tell you that it’s 0.08%. Some people may mistakenly believe that you can’t get an OWI charge if you’re under this limit, but what it actually means is just that the court...
Is an OWI a felony in Indiana?
Indiana, much like most other states, has a .08% limit on your blood alcohol concentration. If you drink too much and breach that limit, then you could face serious penalties as a result. What some people don’t know is that an OWI does have the potential to be a...
What happens during an OWI stop?
Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence can be frightening and overwhelming, especially in the presence of actual impairment that may inhibit your ability to think clearly. Knowing what to expect in advance can be an asset to any difficult and...
