Quick Answer: Iowa calls it OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), not DUI. First offense brings a serious misdemeanor, 48-hour jail minimum, $1,250 fine, and 180-day license revocation under Iowa Code 321J.2. Iowa stands apart from other states with unique OWI laws. The state uses “OWI” terminology, enforces a critical 2-hour testing rule, and offers deferred judgment […]
Indiana calls drunk driving “OWI” (Operating While Intoxicated), not DUI. A first offense OWI in Indiana carries up to one year in jail, fines up to $5,000, and a license suspension of 90 days to two years. Indiana also enforces a separate 180-day administrative suspension through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles if your BAC tests […]
Quick Answer: Illinois DUI convictions are permanent and cannot be expunged. First offense costs $5,000-$15,000 with fines up to $2,500 and potential jail time up to one year. Third offenses become Class 2 felonies with mandatory prison sentences. Getting pulled over for suspected DUI in Illinois starts two separate legal battles. The criminal court case […]