The Hoosier State Indiana has locals below 21 years old as having the bigger percentage of the state’s population as of 2010. It is thus no accidental that more than 50 percent of vehicular accidents involve a non-adult driver. It is no wonder that Indiana implements very specific laws and penalties for resident and non-resident drivers.
IDD Interlock devices can be required on even a first offenses for drunk driving and you will be looking at SR22 Insurance which means that your car insurance is going to be a lot higher for a lot longer so a DUI conviction is something you really want to fight and get yourself the best defense lawyer that specializes in Indiana DUI cases that you can afford.
First Offense – CLASS C MISDEMEANOR (minor crime)
- $500 maximum fine ($5000 maximum for those with a BAC reading of .15 or higher)
- $300 minimum court fees
- from 1 month minimum to 2 months maximum jail term or 6 months of community service(or 1 year maximum for those with a BAC reading of .15 or higher)
- mandatory implementation of the first 48 consecutive hours of jail term
- 3 months minimum to 2 years maximum suspension of license
- eligibility for restricted driving license 30 days after suspension period
- 2 years maximum of probation after suspension of license is lifted
- $130 license reinstatement fee
- possibility of Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation
- proof of responsibility (SR22) as requirement for license reinstatement
- alcohol or drug assessment and treatment
Second Offense – CLASS D FELONY
- $10000 maximum fine
- $300 minimum court
- from 5 days minimum to 3 years jail term or 360 hours of community service
- 6 months to 2 years suspension of license
- eligibility for restricted driving license 30 days after suspension period
- mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation
- proof of responsibility (SR22) as requirement for license reinstatement
- alcohol or drug assessment and treatment
Third Offense – CLASS D FELONY
- $10000 maximum fine
- $300 mini
- from 10 days minimum to 3 years jail term or 360 hours of community service
- 1 year to 10 years suspension of license
- eligibility for restricted driving license 30 days after suspension period
- mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation
- proof of responsibility (SR22) as requirement for license reinstatement
- alcohol or drug assessment and treatment
- probation period after the affectivity of license
It will be also be noteworthy if you are aware that it is illegal to use any electronic devices while driving. As per state law, a person can be arrested by peace officers for using a gadget while driving.
For commercial drivers, should you be arrested for transporting hazardous materials, your license will be suspended for 1 year.
When you are read your Miranda Rights exercise them if you are not to intoxicated and ask for a lawyer and shut up if you want a chance at a good DUI Defense.