Category Archives: OWI
OWI Defense for Prescription Medications
In Indiana, drunk driving is charged as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). While other states use the statutory language of “driving under the influence,” or DUI, or “driving while impaired,” or DWI, the same type of offense is charged as an OWI in Indiana under IC 9-30-5. As in other states, regardless of… Read More »
What is an OWI with Endangerment?
If you are charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI) in Indiana — you will likely be facing a Class C misdemeanor under IC 9-30-5. The charges can be more serious where certain aggravating factors are present or for subsequent offenses, or for an arrest after multiple convictions, you could be facing felony… Read More »
What Are OWI Enhancing Circumstances?
When a person is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana (essentially the same as a DUI, or driving under the influence, in other states), the lowest possible offense is a Class C misdemeanor. Conviction for a Class C misdemeanor can result in a sentence of up to 60 days in… Read More »
What is the Difference Between OWI and Public Intoxication?
Consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel of a car or another vehicle can result in serious charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OWI. Yet there are also other types of alcohol-related charges under the Indiana Code, and it is important to understand how OWI charges are different from other related offenses…. Read More »
Is There a Difference Between OWI and DUI in Indiana?
When you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving or you go through a DUI checkpoint, you might ultimately be asked to take a field sobriety test or to agree to a breathalyzer test. Whether you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, or you exhibit other signs that result… Read More »
What is the Connection Between OWI and Specialized Driving Privileges?
If you have been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, you may have already realized that you are at risk of losing your driving privileges. Indeed, conviction for an OWI under IC 9-30-5-1, even a first-time offense conviction, can result in your driver’s license being suspended for anywhere from 90… Read More »
What Are Common Defense Strategies for OWI Charges in Indiana?
If you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) under IC 9-30-5, you should begin working with an OWI defense lawyer in Indiana as soon as possible to start considering options for your defense. Defense strategies are never one-size-fits-all. Rather, defense strategies, including for first-time and subsequent OWI charges, should always… Read More »
What is an OWI Per Se in Indiana?
What is involved in charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in the Indianapolis area when you are facing charges for an OWI “per se”? While some states expressly include the language “per se” in their intoxicated driving laws, Indiana is not actually one of these states. As such, you will not find… Read More »
Commercial Driver’s Licenses and OWI Charges: What to Know
Anyone driving in Indiana with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) should know that there are additional considerations related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) beyond those for a driver with only a standard driver’s license. In short, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for an OWI is lower for a driver in a… Read More »
OWI Offenses Involving Minors
The Indiana Code recognizes a wide range of criminal offenses that can arise out of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Under Indiana law, an OWI can involve alcohol intoxication, drug or controlled substance intoxication, or a combination of the two. Depending on various factors, an OWI offense can be charged as a misdemeanor… Read More »