Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is "Dui"?
  "DUI" is short for Driving Under the Influence. It is shorthand that most people understand, but strictly speaking "DUI" is not a crime in the State of Indiana. "OWI", Operating While Intoxicated … more
• So What's The Difference?
  Basically, OWI does not require proof of driving, but rather being in actual physical control of a vehicle. This can happen where a driver is asleep at the wheel with the engine running, for … more
• What Are The Penalties?
  This varies depending upon the class of misdemeanor or felony charged. Maximum fines range from $500.00 to $10,000.00, maximum imprisonment from 60 days to 8 years. The most commonly charged … more

Legal Articles

• The Crime of Drunk Driving
  The definition of drunk driving is left up to each individual state. Each state decides the level at which a driver’s blood alcohol content is too high to safely operate a motor vehicle.   When is a Driver Drunk? While it is the right of every state to define drunk driving and acceptable blood alcohol levels for that state, Congress has influenced many states to adopt the same … more
• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  The possible penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as driving under the influence, DUI) vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense. The penalties are imposed if a driver of a motor vehicle is caught and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is above the … more

Free Legal Forms

• Examination of DWI Conviction Rate Procedures
• Breath Test Refusals: NHTSA Research Notes

Legal Guides

• Drugged Driving (Nadtional Institute on Drug Abuse: InfoFacts)
• Blood Alcohol Concentration Test Refusal Laws (January 2008)
• A Guide To Sentencing DWI Offenders

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