Indiana refers to driving under the influence as operating while intoxicated, or OWI. Penalties for this offense vary based on criminal history and other factors. Review the possible legal consequences of OWI in Indiana before facing this type of court date. License...
DUI Defense
Your drunk driving incident can involve both civil and criminal actions
Many people have heard of the concept of double jeopardy, which means that a person can’t be tried twice for the same crime unless they’re being provided with a retrial. What some don’t realize is that the double jeopardy concept doesn’t prevent a person from facing a...
Is a Breathalyzer test accurate?
If you have ever been stopped by a police officer for driving recklessly or making errors on the road, one thing that they may do is ask you to take a Breathalyzer test. This is normally a request they make when they believe that you’re impaired at the time of the...
4 requirements for a legal DUI checkpoints
If officers suspect a motorist may be driving under the influence of alcohol, they can stop the driver’s vehicle. Sometimes, though, law enforcement agencies set up sobriety roadblocks. At these checkpoints, officers stop all or many vehicles to determine if drivers...
A DUI arrest may start with a simple traffic stop
A DUI arrest doesn’t always mean that the police know you are intoxicated from the beginning. It may not happen after an accident, for instance, when they find you sitting in your ruined car and smelling like alcohol. It could happen after a simple traffic stop for a...
Make sure you select a DUI defense lawyer who’s right for you
When you are making decisions about important aspects of your life, you probably put a lot of thought into the matter before making a choice. For example, if you are buying a home, you likely won’t just purchase the first property you see in real estate listings....
How to expunge a DUI offense in Kentucky
DUIs can carry harsh penalties in Kentucky, but they do not have to result in long-term damage to your record. A criminal offense can affect your car insurance and employability, but luckily there are options to keep this from happening. Kentucky citizens who are...
Repeat DUI offenses come with harsh penalties in Kentucky
Penalties for a first offense DUI are tough in Kentucky, but repeat offenses are even harsher. The state has updated its laws in recent years to address the potential dangers drivers under the influence pose to other motorists. If you are pulled over for a DUI and...
Alcohol education and treatment program basics
When people are convicted of driving under the influence in a Kentucky courtroom, they might possibly be ordered to attend alcohol education or assessment and treatment as part of the sentencing arrangement. The amount of time they could be ordered to attend an...
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