An Indiana DUI, according to the charging information, is formally referred to as an OVWI or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A DUI and OVWI are interchangeable, DUI being the more commonly used term. A DUI resulting in serious bodily injury occurs when someone...
For a lot of people facing Indiana DUI charges, this is a new situation. They haven’t been arrested before, and they don’t know what to expect. Here’s a brief overview of what a DUI defendant can expect. Where It Starts It all begins with the night (or day) you get...
How do Miranda rights fit together with Indiana DUIs? You know the drill: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.” But when does this actually apply? In the State of Indiana, police aren’t required to read...
If you’ve been charged with an Indiana DUI, there are probably a few things you don’t understand. To begin with, a DUI in Indiana is formally known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OVWI). It starts as a Class C misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 60...
If you’re facing criminal charges for an Indiana DUI, there are a few things you should know. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated—or OVWI—starts as a misdemeanor charge. There are certain situations, however, where that misdemeanor charge can become a felony. One...
An Indiana DUI can come in a few different forms. It’s officially known as OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated), and there are different criminal charges depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your body. A certified chemical test is designed to...
