Being arrested for OWI, OVWI, or DUI in Boone County often raises immediate concerns about losing your driver’s license, which can seriously disrupt daily life. In Indiana, DUI charges are legally called OWI or OVWI and can be based on alcohol, drugs, or both without any accident or bad driving required. After a stop, officers may use field sobriety tests and a portable breath test, but only certified breath or blood tests count for legal purposes. Under Indiana’s implied consent law, drivers are required to submit to these chemical tests once probable cause exists.
Refusing a chemical test has serious consequences, including automatic license suspensions of one or two years with no specialized driving privileges, making refusal especially damaging. By contrast, consenting to testing may allow a skilled criminal defense attorney to pursue options that help you continue driving while your case is pending. Because OWI and DUI cases move quickly and early decisions can affect your license, job, and record, hiring an experienced attorney as soon as possible is critical. Taking prompt action gives you more control and a better chance to protect your rights, your license, and your future.
