By Ryan E. Lackey | Published June 7, 2017 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: BAC Levels, Breathalyzer Tests, DUI, Fort Wayne, Indiana, OWI | Leave a comment
How Do Authorities Use Breathalyzer Tests In A DUI Case?
How Do Authorities Use Breathalyzer Tests In A DUI Case? A breathalyzer is a device that measures the blood alcohol content (BAC) in your lungs. The alcohol content in your lungs is the same as the proportion of alcohol in your blood and for this reason law enforcement officers have drivers blow into a breathalyzer Read More
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What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Law?
What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Law? The United States legal system typically operates under two types of law — civil and criminal. A civil law case is treated much differently than a criminal law case, and vice versa. To start with, criminal actions are complaints brought by the state or federal government Read More
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Consequences of OWI/DUI in Indiana
Consequences of OWI/DUI in Indiana In Indiana, as well as the rest of the United States, the penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) are severe. Everyone processes alcohol differently, and what make one person feel merely tipsy, may make another completely intoxicated. The fact that many people fail to notice is that once Read More
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What Expenses Can My Personal Injury Claim Cover?
What Expenses Can My Personal Injury Claim Cover? If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Common personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective products, dangerous premises and dog bites. Although everyone’s case is different, personal injury claims generally look at three types Read More
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Can I Get My Charges Reduced?
Can I Get My Charges Reduced? Some defendants and their attorneys attempt to get the charges against them reduced. One way of doing this is called a “plea bargain.” A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense, where each side gives something up and each side receives something in return. For Read More
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