Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...
Many people facing an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charge in Indiana are surprised to find “endangerment” attached to their case—especially when no one else was involved or hurt. Under Indiana law, a standard OWI charge is a Class C misdemeanor, but if...
In some Indiana DUI cases, the prosecutor files charges almost immediately. In other cases, the State can take weeks (or even months) to move forward. For a first-time defendant, this can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s stressful when you don’t know...
Getting pulled over late at night can be a nerve-wracking experience. One minute you’re answering questions, and the next you’re trying to balance on one leg while traffic whizzes by. If you’ve “failed” a field sobriety test in Indiana, it’s important to know that...
Being arrested for DUI (also known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI) can be overwhelming. When you’re not sure what to expect, you need to speak to someone who has experience with your situation. In the most basic sense, all criminal cases have...
Getting pulled over for a DUI in Indiana can be a psychological game from the moment the officer approaches your car. Officers often use a friendly tone to encourage you to talk and unknowingly incriminate yourself, claiming they just want to make sure you’re safe....
