Category Archives: OWI & DUI
Underage OWI/DUI and Other Alcohol Charges
Minors, as well as adults under the age of 21, can face serious charges if they are stopped for driving with any alcohol in their systems at all, and they can even face charges simply for the possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Anybody under the age of 21 who is facing OWI… Read More »
What to Expect: OWI/DUI Charges
If you are pulled over on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in or around Indianapolis, or if you are arrested for an OWI after going through a sobriety checkpoint, it is essential to know what you should expect and what steps you will need to take in order to fight the… Read More »
Does The State Need More Than A Defendant’s Confession To Secure A Conviction?
There is a reason that you should never speak with the police if you are a criminal suspect: Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. At the same time, an out-of-court confession is not enough to sustain a criminal conviction. Indiana law requires what is known as “proof of… 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 »
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 8 – OWI & DUI
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 8… Read More »