Marion County Indianapolis 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 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.

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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 Impared 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. The experienced and capable Indiana drunk driving lawyers at the law office of Tony Zirkle can make all the difference in your legal outcome!

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