In Indiana, drunk driving cases are oftentimes
referred to as OVWI (operating a vehicle
while intoxicated) cases. When a person is arrested
for OVWI, it can lead to two different cases.
These cases include a court case, where the
person receives different penalties and the
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles case, where
the person's driving privileges are affected.
By definition, a person will be accused of OVWI
when they are "under the influence" of
an intoxicant in the driver's bloodstream,
the user will often suffer from mental and physical
impairments. In the state of Indiana, it is
illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood
alcohol content of .08% or higher. If you are
arrested for Indiana OVWI:
If you are arrested for Indiana OVWI:
• You will be handcuffed and taken to
the police station.
• Your car and your person will be searched.
• Your car will be towed at your expense.
• You will be asked to take a certified
breath test. If you refuse, your license will
automatically be suspended for one year. (Implied
consent law IC 9-30-6-1)
• If you take a breath test and it shows that
your blood alcohol content is .08% or more, your driver’s
license will be suspended for a minimum of
30 days.
• To be released from jail, bail will
have to be posted.
Because of the different laws, being accused
of OVWI in Indiana can cause serious hardships
in your life. Having a criminal record for
drunk driving can make it increasingly difficult
to apply for college and obtain employment,
especially when driving is involved.