Drunk Driving

Individuals arrested for an operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense are often very anxious about what comes next. Drivers taken into state custody after a traffic stop or a collision face a rocky road ahead. They usually require guidance to ensure they navigate the...

Breathalyzers measure the alcohol in your breath to estimate your blood alcohol content (BAC). They rely on a chemical reaction to give a BAC reading. While commonly used, they are not perfect. Problems such as calibration errors, device malfunctions, and external...

An operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OWI) charge in Iowa is much like a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) charge from another state. Someone accused of an OWI allegedly drove while alcohol diminished their...

Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are familiar to a lot of people from watching television police shows and dramas. They’re supposedly designed to help officers assess a suspected drunk driver’s sobriety or level of impairment. When drivers fail them, that usually quickly...

Accusations of operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OWI) can come with serious consequences. Even for a first offense, if a charge becomes a conviction, you could face jail time and hefty financial penalties. Additional penalties can include...

There are two ways for a driver to get their license revoked in Iowa. They either fail a chemical test supervised by a police officer for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI) or refuse to take the test. Whether a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level hits...

There are various reasons a police officer can suspect you of drunk driving. An officer can pull you over for speeding, swerving or running a traffic light. If they have reason to believe you were operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a chemical...

No one can grow up without making a few mistakes. However, when those mistakes involve driving under the influence the stakes can be too high Young people convicted of DUI in the state of Iowa face criminal charges, jail time and other penalties. But a conviction may...

From DUIs to OWIs, there are many terms to describe impaired driving. Every state uses a specific designation that has different requirements and consequences. In Iowa, if you operate any motorized vehicle while under the influence, you could face an OWI charge. What...

There is never a good time to get an OWI, but it is especially problematic for college students. Typically, students do not have a professional reputation or strong resume after an OWI arrest, so a conviction gets you off to a bad start in your professional life. Your...