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Bartholomew County Clifty Impaired Driving attorneys
Indiana Impaired Driving Laws can deal an immobilizing blow to anyone caught Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). If you are stopped by a Clifty Bartholomew County police officer and found to have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher but less than .15, or if you are caught driving OWI with a schedule I or II controlled substance, like: marijuana, methamphetamine or cocaine, you will be charged with a Class C Misdemeanor. Such an infraction of the law is punishable by up to 60 days of jail time and a fine of up to $500. In the event that your BAC is .15 or above, or if you are considered to have endangered the life of another person while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. This violation is punishable by jail time of up to one year and a fine of up to a $5000.
Have you or someone you know need legal information about Indiana's impaired driving laws, contact our Clifty Impaired Driving Law attorneys now!
A second OWI violation within a period of five
years from your original conviction, or if
someone get seriously hurt and you are found
to be driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, or
have a controlled substance or its metabolite
in your body, you will be charged with a Class
D Felony. This violation carries a jail time
of up to three years and a fine of up to $10,000.
In the event that a person dies because of the
accident or injury, you will be charged with
a Class C Felony. This
felony is punishable by jail time of up to eight years
and a fine of up to $10,000. If you have a prior OWI
conviction within the previous five years, you will
be charged with a Class B Felony. A Class B Felony
is punishable with jail time of up to 20 years and
a fine of up to $10,000. In either case, if more than
one person is hurt or dies, Indiana law allows for
a separate charge for each individual that is hurt
or killed.
Consequences for Impaired Driving in Indiana:
- Both you and your vehicle will be searched.
- You will have to take a certified breath test.
- Refusal to take the test will result in the automatic suspension of your license for one year.
- If your BAC is .08 or higher, your license will be suspended for minimum of 30 days.
- Your car will be towed and impounded at your expense.
- You will be handcuffed and processed at the local police station.
- You will have to post bail to be released from jail.
One thing is clear; if you are arrested for driving under the influence in Indiana you will face a multitude of penalties. You need a good Indiana drunk driving lawyer to help you in this trying and terrifying time. Our experienced and capable Clifty drunk driving attorneys can make all the difference in your legal outcome!
Have you or someone you know been charged with OWI in Indiana and need the help of Clifty Drunk Driving attorneys? Contact the Clifty Drunk Driving attorneys now for help!
Let our Bartholomew County Clifty Impaired Driving attorneys help you!
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