What is a Per Se DUI in Indiana?
Indiana law states that a driver is considered legally intoxicated if they have a certain blood alcohol concentration or BAC. This is known as a per se DUI. Per Se DUI levels vary depending on a persons’ age and whether…
Read ArticleOVWI Conviction Expunged to Allow Man to Enter Canada
The negative effects of a criminal conviction on a person’s life come in many forms. For example, a man recently contacted Hessler Law, PC about a previous OVWI conviction that was limiting his ability to travel across the border into…
Read ArticleOWVI and Drug Charges Dismissed After a Traffic Stop
During a routine traffic stop for speeding, officers claimed to smell marijuana and that the 25-year-old male driver appeared to be under the influence. This led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana and he was subjected to…
Read ArticleNot Guilty Verdict after OVWI Trial
When a 20-year-old man was involved in a car wreck where the airbag deployed and he suffered a head injury, the police responded and suspected he was under the influence. While the breathalyzer test showed a zero BAC result, the…
Read ArticleIndiana Zero Tolerance Law
As a teen, it is easy to get swept up in the rhetoric that everyone your age drinks and it is nothing to worry about. You hear about people getting DUIs or dying in drunk driving accidents, yet assume it…
Read ArticleHow a DUI / OWI Conviction May Affect Your Job
When considering the impact of a drunk driving conviction in Indiana, the first thoughts tend to be about the criminal penalties that include possible jail time and heavy fines. However, the most damaging aspects of an OWI conviction can linger…
Read ArticleWoman Saves License and Receives Probation for OWI
Since it usually involves the possibility of jail time, thousands of dollars in fees, and losing your ability to drive, being charged with an OWI in Indiana is a frightful experience for anyone. It was no different for a 54-year-old…
Read ArticleMarijuana Possession Dismissed and OVWI Reduced for A 23-Year-Old
During a traffic stop in Indianapolis, a 23-year-old man admitted to smoking marijuana and surrendered a small amount that he had in his possession. As a result, the man was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) and possession…
Read ArticleCan Police Use Evidence From A Sobriety Checkpoint to Arrest Me?
Most people roll up to a random checkpoint and expect to hand the police their license, answer a question or two, and be on their way. It’s inconvenient, but not a major worry. The police use these stops to catch…
Read ArticleCan A Passenger Drink Alcohol?
Everyone knows that the driver of a car needs to be sober, but what about the passengers? Many people, particularly college students, aren’t aware of the Indiana open container law surrounding alcohol and vehicle passengers. People who go out for…
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