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DUI Refusal Suspensions F.A.Q.

Posted in On September 3, 2017

The Most F.A.Q. Regarding DUI Refusal Suspensions: Most people have heard by now that refusing to take a chemical test in Indiana as part of any DUI can lead to serious consequences. Some have heard that while it may result in serious consequences, you may be lucky and the officer will be too lazy to bring you in for a blood draw, and thus you avoid a DUI arrest. Regardless, the idea that you can…

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Indiana BAC Machine Information

One of the most common charges we see as criminal defense attorneys is the crime of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.  This many times comes with the charges of Operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 to .14 or Operating a vehicle with a BAC of .15 or more.  But, where do those BAC results come from?  In Indiana the primary source is a breath test machine.  In today’s blog we take a closer…

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So What is That Eye Test the Police Do During a DUI Arrest?

Posted in On May 11, 2014

You have seen it a number of times on TV, or if you’re real unlucky, maybe you have even seen it in person.  They are the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.  They consist of the “eye test,” the walk and turn and the one leg stand.  The “eye test” is actually the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Sounds like a funny name for a test that just sees if you can follow the tip of a…

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A Review of the Most Common Alcohol Related Offenses in Indiana

It is  summer time, so this week’s blog takes a look at alcohol related offenses. Regardless of the offense, the Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys of Banks & Brower can help you. Possessing, Using, or Furnishing a Fake ID:  If you possess or use a fake ID then it is an infraction and you can be subjected to a fine and in some instances a license suspension.   For those trying to profit off of kids…

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Understanding the Importance of Field Sobriety Testing During a DUI Arrest

Posted in On December 24, 2012

How Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Impact the Validity of Your DUI Arrest.  – As part of almost every single DUI arrest an officer typically will  use roadside Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) as a way to determine a driver’s level of intoxication. In fact, often times an officer will use the results of those SFST’s as a means for determining probable cause to offer that driver a Chemical Breath Test. As such, it is crucial…

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