Category Archives: OWI
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 »
What is an OWI for Drugs?
If you are stopped for driving a vehicle while you are intoxicated, then you can face charges for an offense under IC 9-30-5 known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OWI). This is a type of offense that is commonly known in other states as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while… Read More »
Impaired Driving and Legal Medications in Indiana
Indiana has strict laws concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Under IC 9-30-5, a person can face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the specific circumstances, if they are intoxicated while driving a car or truck regardless of whether anyone gets hurt or any kind of crash occurs. When collisions are linked to… Read More »
Understanding Charging Levels for OWIs in Indiana
When a person is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, they can face charges that range from a Class C misdemeanor up to a serious felony offense. The way in which OWI cases are charged depends on the individual facts of the case, including the details surrounding the motorist’s intoxication,… Read More »
What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
After a person is convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, they may be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle in order to be permitted to operate the vehicle — either as a result of special driving privileges or after the jail portion of a sentence has… Read More »
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 »
4 Ways To Challenge Breathalyzer Test Results
In Indiana, if you are suspected to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a law enforcement officer may request you to take a breathalyzer test. You may also be asked to take a breathalyzer test if you are involved in an accident in which alcohol use is suspected. Indiana has implied… Read More »
What To Expect (and What Not To Expect) From Your OWI Attorney
In Indiana, if you are suspected of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level that exceeds the legal limit, you may be charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). Being charged with OWI can have serious consequences. When facing OWI charges in Indiana, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney… 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 »