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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How Long Does A DUI/DWI Conviction Remain On Your Criminal Record
How Long Does a DUI/DWI Conviction Stay on Your Criminal Record? DUI convictions generally “washout” after a certain period of time and no longer count as priors. The consequences you face for a DUI/DWI conviction depend on various factors. However, among these factors, the number of prior DUI convictions you have tends to be […]
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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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