Aggressive and Experienced Drunk Driving Defense for Greater Indianapolis - OWI / OVWI / DUI / DWI
After a OWI Charge, Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights
It's a common situation. You enjoyed a few cocktails at happy hour after work, drank some beer while watching the game or had a couple drinks with friends during a night out. Although you may have felt fine when you drove home, if you were over the legal limit, you could be facing severe short- and long-term consequences as a result of an OWI (operating while intoxicated) or OVWI (operating vehicle while intoxicated) charge.
From incarceration to losing your license, being arrested for OWI/OVWI/DWI/DUI is a serious matter, and working with an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer can make all the difference. At the law office of Newman & Newman, we represent clients throughout the Indianapolis area who are facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol.
As former Hamilton County deputy prosecutors with over a decade of combined experience, our attorneys Larry Newman and Dori Newman have the skill, insight and familiarity with local court procedures it takes to aggressively and effectively defend you. To schedule an appointment, contact us online or call 317-774-8006.
Worried About Losing Your License?
In Indiana, drunk driving charges trigger an administrative license suspension procedure in addition to the criminal case. If you are pulled over for driving under the influence and fail the breath or blood test, you will lose your license for 180 days. If you refuse the test, there is an automatic one year suspension. Moreover, your license may be suspended for even longer if you are convicted of OWI/OVWI/DWI/DUI.
To protect your license, we will advise you whether to challenge the refusal suspension or the officer's reason for administering the test in the first place. To protect your license, it is important to act as quickly as possible after a OWI/OVWI/DWI/DUI arrest. Contact an attorney at our office immediately and let us get started on your defense right away.
Other Issues You May Face After a Drunk Driving Charge
- Hardship license: A hardship license is for individuals who need their license to get to work while their criminal case is pending. We are experienced in the procedures and negotiations necessary to obtain this temporary license and will advise you as to whether you qualify.
- Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV) status: If you have prior OWI/OVWI/DWI/DUI or other moving violations, the penalties you face increase significantly. Based on the number and type of your prior offenses, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles can suspend your license for five years or more. If you have previously been determined to be a HTV, your most recent arrest may result in a permanent loss of your driving privileges. Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling HTV cases, and we will counsel you on the impact of your current charge.
- Mandatory jail time: If you have been previously convicted of OWI/OVWI/DWI/DUI, you face mandatory jail time. Trust our lawyers, both former deputy prosecutors, to provide skilled and aggressive representation in your criminal case. We will work hard to identify and challenge all the weaknesses in the State's case against you.
Schedule an Appointment
With so much at stake, you cannot afford to take chances with your legal defense. After drunk driving charge, take the right steps to protect your rights and your license, and contact us right away.
To schedule an appointment, contact us online or call 317-774-8006. Our office is open 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend appointments available.
We are located in Noblesville, above Matteo's Restaurant on the historic square of Hamilton County and within walking distance to the Hamilton County Judicial Center. For your convenience, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.