Category Archives: DUI
DUI Defense Strategies: Protecting Your Rights in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, it is against the law to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. You will be convicted of DUI if you are proven guilty of operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. A DUI conviction can result in harsh penalties. If convicted of… Read More »
What Happens If I Refuse To Perform A Field Sobriety Test In Indiana?
It is an offense to drive under the influence (DUI). In Indiana, DUI is also referred to as operating while intoxicated (OWI). If you are found to be operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08 percent or more, you are guilty of DUI/OWI. Unfortunately, being convicted of DUI/OWI can… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Breathalyzer Myths
A breathalyzer test is used to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC). Blood alcohol content, which is the estimate of the amount of alcohol in the blood as a percentage, is calculated in grams per 100 mL of blood. Therefore, a BAC of, for example, 0.07 means the blood is 0.07% alcohol by volume. In… Read More »
Common Police Mistakes In Indiana OWI Cases
Being charged with OWI can be scary. If you are convicted of a OWI in Indiana, you could lose your driver’s license. Being convicted of a OWI could also impact future job opportunities. Some employers are unwilling to employ people with an OWI conviction on their driving or criminal record. If you’ve been arrested… Read More »
What Does A Second OWI Mean For You In Indiana?
Being charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) can adversely affect a person’s life. Depending on the case’s specifics, a first OWI could be considered a misdemeanor. Being convicted of a OWI misdemeanor in Indiana could result in license suspension, a jail term of up to one year, and a fine of up to $5,000…. Read More »
How “Drugged Driving” Can Lead To A One Year In Jail In Indiana
Under Indiana law, a person can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor for a first-time offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). This carries a maximum sentence of up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. But if the state can prove that the defendant operated their vehicle in… Read More »
Can You See Your Police Report In A Drunk Driving Case?
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is normally a Class C misdemeanor in Indiana. But the charge can be bumped up to a Class A misdemeanor if the prosecution can show that the intoxicated driver acted “in a manner that endangered” another person. The difference between a Class A and Class C conviction is… Read More »
If I Provided A Chemical Sample, Am I Automatically Guilty?
In a word, no. While the conviction rate in breath and blood test cases is much higher than the conviction rate in non-test cases, convictions in test cases are far from automatic. That’s mostly because the state must still prove the breath or blood test result was reliable. And, prosecutors must establish this point… Read More »
Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 21 – Marijuana Metabolites, Recording Police Encounters, & Florida Man
Weekly Criminal Law Podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul-mouthed attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may not be suitable for children. Listener discretion advised. Episode 21…. Read More »
Can you refuse a blood draw when facing an OWI?
Can you refuse a blood draw in Indiana when facing OWI or DUI charges? Kassi Rigney – Well, you certainly can refuse a blood draw. There’s something in the state of Indiana called the implied consent law. And whether you are simply holding Indiana driver’s license or operating a vehicle on Indiana roads, you… Read More »