DUI charges in Indiana don’t always happen at the scene. Even if you weren’t arrested after a crash or traffic stop, you can still be charged days, weeks, or even months later, especially when blood is taken at the hospital. Delays often happen because officers wait...
Most DUI arrests in Indiana start as ordinary nights out that quickly turn into confusing, frightening experiences. The charge in Indiana will be an OVWI, also referred to as a DUI, or OWI, but they all mean the same, and they can all have severe consequences....
If you’ve been arrested or convicted of a DUI in Indiana, the amount of time it stays on your record depends on your case outcome and whether you qualify for expungement. Expungement is the legal process of sealing your record from public view so that it no longer...
After being arrested for DUI / OWI in Indiana, many first-time offenders are shocked by how quickly their situation escalates. The process begins with an initial hearing, where charges are read and the judge determines how to handle the case. In most misdemeanor...
A DUI in Indiana isn’t “just a ticket”—it’s a criminal charge that can carry serious consequences even if no one was hurt. Legally called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), this offense can lead to jail time, license suspension, fines, and a permanent...
A second DUI charge in Indiana is far more serious than a first offense. Under Indiana law, being convicted of a second DUI within seven years automatically makes it a felony—a designation that carries lifelong consequences. Judges and prosecutors view repeat offenses...
