You can be charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) if you drive a vehicle after you have consumed alcohol. That said, with the legal limit set to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, many people can have one or even two drinks before they hit this line. That...
DUI/OWI
Driving while on drugs can lead to OWI charges in Iowa
You know that you face the possibility of drunk driving charges if the police catch you operating a vehicle while incapacitated by alcohol. Did you know that consuming drugs or medicine and then taking the wheel can also lead to an operating while incapacitated (OWI)...
The holidays may see more sobriety checkpoints in Iowa
The police arrest people for impaired driving after car crashes or when they notice someone doing something that seems unsafe in traffic. Targeted enforcement helps catch those who choose to drive after drinking. People get arrested for technical infractions because...
What are the potential penalties for a first-time OWI in Iowa?
A drunk driving charge can have extensive consequences on your quality of life. You may have to face the legal penalties of a conviction and end up with a criminal record, which can affect you even in years to come. In Iowa, operating while intoxicated (OWI) as a...
Should you worry about sobriety checkpoints during the holidays?
Family get-togethers and other holiday celebrations can sometimes lead to bad choices. Family members might get into physical fights with one another or drink too much to drown out their frustration at needing to interact with their parents and siblings all day. There...