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A drunk driving arrest or conviction can put someone’s life on hold, especially when their ability to get to work is suddenly in jeopardy. For many people, the biggest fear after operating while intoxicated (OWI) is not just the license suspension itself, but how to...
As social habits, medical science and technology evolve, laws often need to change as well. Indiana frequently revises existing statutes to make them more effective and promote public safety. Operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses are relatively common in Indiana,...
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated OWI charges are the Indiana equivalent of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Anyone accused of driving in an unsafe manner due to chemical impairment or exceeding the chemical limit for their blood alcohol concentration...
Indiana increases penalties each time you receive another OWI or DUI. If police arrest you for a second or third time, you face much harsher consequences. When a second offense becomes a felony Indiana uses a five to 10 year lookback period. If police arrest you...
An arrest for operating while intoxicated (OWI), also known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), can disrupt your routine. You might seek quick clarity on what you could face, especially regarding jail time, financial penalties and...
If your child is charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, it can have long-lasting effects on their future. An OWI conviction can appear on background checks for college applications, job interviews and rental agreements. It can also send your...
Shoplifting in Indiana revolves around the intent to permanently deprive a store of merchandise without paying the stated price. It's a crime often viewed as minor by the general public, but it carries significant legal consequences. Collateral consequences are also...
Indiana officials are cracking down on domestic violence throughout the state. Lawmakers recently received a round of funding for efforts related to domestic violence and sexual assault. The funding goes to various sheriff and prosecutor offices as well as nonprofits...
What starts out as a basic traffic stop in Indiana can sometimes escalate into a serious criminal matter for the driver or owner of a vehicle. If police officers find prohibited drugs or controlled substances in someone's vehicle, they will very likely arrest that...
When a breath test is administered, the goal is simply to measure a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This determines if they are over the legal limit of 0.08%. If they are, it can be presumed that they are impaired. If they are not, the police may still...