If officers suspect you may have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%, they are likely to ask you to provide a breath sample for testing. You do so by breathing into a small device, often beside the road during a traffic stop. A recent investigation found an...
DUI
Is driving a necessary part of an OWI charge?
In Indiana, if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated may lead to your arrest and criminal charges. You do not have to be driving to violate the law, however. Driving...
How Could You Be Falsely Accused Of Drunk Driving?
Being falsely accused of a crime such as drunk driving may happen to regular people more often than you think. There are a variety of conditions that could prompt these unlawful arrests. It’s important to be aware of these conditions and what to do if you are falsely...
DUI convictions: Possible penalties and alternative sentences
Indiana has strict laws prohibiting motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol. An individual convicted of a DUI offense could face penalties that include a fine, jail sentence and probation. A conviction could also result in a driver's license suspension...
July 1, 2020 Changes to Indiana’s Specialized Driving Privileges Law
Effective July 1, 2020, the statutes that control specialized driving privileges petitions are getting an overhaul. Not a complete overhaul, but significant changes are being made. The most noteworthy changes are in Indiana Code 9-30-16-3. Effective July 1, 2020, if...
How to prevent OWI for legal drugs
You know you should not drive while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. However, prescribed medications that you take legally to treat medical conditions can also have side effects that impair your driving ability. These can include both prescription...
More drivers are testing positive for drugs compared to alcohol
At Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP, we understand how seriously Indiana views offenses for driving under the influence or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A DUI or OWI conviction could affect your job and your future. While some non-alcoholic substances...
Know the penalties for Indiana OWI
Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated dramatically increases the risk of a serious accident. Indiana can punish OWI offenders with jail time, fines and other administrative penalties. If you face a court date for Indiana OWI, read on to understand the possible...
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause in OWI cases?
Operating while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense that puts lives in danger. The stringent punishments doled out in Indiana, even for a first-time offense, reflect this. They include hefty fines, license suspension and even time in jail. Although drunk driving is...
Regain driving rights with a hardship license in Indiana
You made a mistake. You drank and drove, and a court charged you with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The state of Indiana suspended your license after your conviction. Not having a valid driver's license proves detrimental to your ability to commute to...
