Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
Frequently Asked Questions Is completing an alcohol evaluation the same as pleading guilty? No. Completing an evaluation is not a guilty plea and not an admission of guilt. It is a proactive step that can improve how you are perceived in court and during negotiations....
How One Minute Can Decide Your Criminal Case If you ever have to defend yourself, the most dangerous moment isn’t the attack itself. It’s the minute after the police arrive. Time and again, we see good, law-abiding people make decisions that haunt them for years, not...
Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between DUI, OWI, and OVWI in Indiana? Nothing significant. DUI and OWI are common terms. The formal charge in Indiana is typically OVWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated). How long do I have to keep an ignition...
What to Do When Police Claim to Smell Marijuana in Indiana You’re driving home. It’s been a good night. Suddenly, the red and blue lights pop up behind you. You pull over, thinking it’s a routine stop. Then the officer says the five words that make your stomach drop:...
Is OWI worse than DUI in Indiana? No. OWI and DUI are the same offense under Indiana law. The difference is purely terminology. Indiana uses OWI, while other states use DUI. Why does Indiana use the term OWI instead of DUI? Indiana law focuses on operating a vehicle,...
