Indiana Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, and Consequences

Indiana Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, and Consequences   Below you will learn about the penalties for an OWI/DUI conviction in Indiana.   Indiana officially uses the term “operating while intoxicated” (OWI) instead of “driving under the influence” (DUI). However, some people still use DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) to refer […]

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First OWI offense in Indiana

The administrative and criminal penalties for a first OWI/DUI in Indiana. In Indiana, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). A person can be convicted of OWI for driving a vehicle: with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more (learn how BAC is related to the […]

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What Does BAC Mean

What Does BAC Mean   In every state, you can get a DUI if you drive with a BAC of .08% or more. And an especially high BAC can increase the already-severe penalties for DUI. But what exactly does “BAC” mean?   blood alcohol concentration   “BAC” is short for “blood alcohol concentration”—a measurement of […]

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What is the Penalty for a First DUI In Indiana

What Are the penalties for a First DUI in Indiana   This article explains generally the administrative and criminal penalties you may face for a first DUI (referred to as OWI in Indiana)   operating while intoxicated   In Indiana, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). A […]

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Challenging Blood Alcohol Tests in DUI Cases

DUI Blood Alcohol Testing   This article explains generally how law enforcement uses blood tests to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in drunk driving investigations, referred to as Operating While Intoxicated OWI in Indiana) and how the defense can challenge the results in court.   The implied consent laws of all states require drivers who […]

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