FAQ: Second DUI, OWI, and OVWI in Indiana What is OVWI in Indiana? OVWI stands for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. It is Indiana’s formal term for what many people call DUI, OWI, or drunk driving. Is a second DUI always a felony in Indiana? No. A second DUI /...
No one facing a criminal case wants more bad news. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen while you have a pending case or you’re on probation is getting arrested again. That new arrest can create a problem called a seven-day hold. A seven-day hold can...
FAQ: Second OVWI, DUI, and Repeat Drunk Driving Charges in Indiana Is DUI the same thing as OVWI in Indiana? In everyday conversation, yes. People say DUI, OWI, drunk driving, and OVWI to describe the same general category of offense. In Indiana, the formal charge is...
What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense When the police search your car, your home, your phone, or your backpack, the evidence they find can change the entire direction of a criminal case. That is why search and seizure law matters. The...
FAQ: First-Time OVWI, DUI, and OWI Charges in Indiana Can a first-time DUI / OVWI offender go to jail in Hamilton County? Yes. A first-time DUI / OVWI offender can go to jail in Hamilton County because jail is within the possible sentencing range for criminal charges...
You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
