Criminal recklessness does not always get the same attention as battery, assault, or DUI. That can make people underestimate it. Big mistake. In Indiana, you do not have to injure anyone to be charged with criminal recklessness. The focus is often on risk. Did your...
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 /...
When a police officer starts asking questions, most people want to explain. They want to be helpful. They want to prove they have nothing to hide. That instinct can be dangerous. Police questioning is not a casual conversation. It is part of a criminal investigation,...
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...
