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 […]
Read more...Can I Refuse a DUI Blood Test in Indiana
Can I Refuse a DUI Blood Test in Indiana? Under the Indiana implied consent law, you impliedly consent to submit to a portable breath test (PBT) or chemical test by law enforcement when you drive on Indiana roads. In other words, you have impliedly agreed to be tested for intoxication if a law enforcement officer […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...Should I Get A Lawyer For My First DUI?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. Nevertheless, at The Lockwood Legal Group, we occasionally hear from people who question whether they need a lawyer if this is their first time arrested for a DUI. We believe that it is vitally important that you retain counsel even if this is your first DUI. DUIs […]
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