Ft. Wayne DUI Lawyers

1. Bellinger Law Office: Remember your rights if you're arrested for any type of drunk driving offense such as operating while impaired (OVWI)/OVI), driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) or other charges, including vehicular manslaughter or property damage. When you're arrested, you have the right to: * Not incriminate yourself (right to remain silent) * Be free from unreasonable search and seizure * Have an attorney * Be advised of your rights (also known as the Miranda warning) A caveat: in Indiana the right to an attorney does not extend to the breathalyzer test. If you refuse to take the test, you face an automatic suspension of your driver's license. Consequences of a DUI/DWI Conviction A DUI conviction has many negative consequences, including loss of your driver's license, cancellation of your auto insurance or jail time. The cost of hiring an attorney to protect you is far less than the long-term cost of a drunk driving conviction.
2. Matthew Williams: Many people run into problems with the law because of drunk-driving charges, called OWI in Indiana and DUI or DWI elsewhere. While drunk-driving charges are quite common, they are also very serious. An Indiana drunk-driving conviction will go on your criminal record, and it will also cause your insurance rates to increaseÑsometimes drasticallyÑand it is difficult to have it removed from your record in the future. A second OWI within a certain period of time, or other factors, can turn your misdemeanor into a felony charge. Defendants often face long-term loss of their driverÕs licenses if they are designated as a Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV). Additionally, some defendants face home detention, jail or prison time, or even AADP, where they must take the Antabuse pill, in order to maintain their liberty. A drunk-driving conviction is costly in the short-term as well, in court fines, fees, and mandatory classes. It pays to work with an experienced Indiana drunk-driving lawyer if it is at all possible to avoid getting that first (or any subsequent) drunk-driving conviction.
3. Nordmann Law Offices: Failing a blood alcohol test or refusing to submit to a test in Indiana warrants an automatic driverâs license suspension for one year. In addition, enhanced restrictions apply for habitual DUI offenders. If you have been charged with drunk driving or any other crime, do not hesitate to contact a criminal defense attorney who can fight for your rights.
4. Miller, Arnold & Terrill: Many people ask what the difference is between OWI and DWI and other nicknames given to drunk driving offenses.æ The truth is, in the State of Indiana, all drunk driving laws are called OWI or Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.æ There are several ways to be charged with a misdemeanor OWI offense. First, a person can be charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.æ Such an offense is a Class C Misdemeanor.æ If the government also claims that you were a danger to persons on the roadway because of the impairment, then you can be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor.æ Notice that none of these charges requires a breath test result.æ The government would only be required to prove that you were in fact impaired or intoxicated.
5. Bowman & McEntee: The busiest Court in Allen County is Misdemeanor and Traffic Division, and it is the most likely place for one's first encounter with the justice system even for a the typical law-abiding citizen. Most persons are not prepared for such an experience ...
6. Arata Law Firm: Even if you believe your situation provides the prosecutor with a "slam dunk" case against you, an experienced DUI/DWI attorney will be able to examine your case and make challenges, where appropriate. The critical elements of a DUI/DWI conviction must be proved.
7. Charles Rathburn: Many times drivers pay their tickets without ever contacting an attorney or even the prosecuting attorney. In most cases there are alternatives to admitting the ticket as charged. Your driving history will likely determine what alternatives are available to you. You should never pay a ticket without first speaking with an attorney to see if there are any options available to you.