Most drivers understand that driving while intoxicated is not safe because alcohol impairs both your judgment and your reflexes. You may not realize how close you are to other drivers or be able to stop in time to avoid a collision. There are nearly 16,000 practicing attorneys in Indiana, but not all of them have successfully defended numerous clients against drunk driving charges. If you find yourself in this situation, you need an Indianapolis DUI lawyer with vast experience and up to date case law and scientific studies in this area.
Complicated, Confusing Process
Drunk driving is a common offense in Indiana, and people with all types of backgrounds are charged with DUI every day. Whether or not you have any previous experience with the criminal justice system, a DUI arrest can be a scary process, overwhelming, complicated and confusing. Between the arrest and the court proceedings, the entire experience can make you feel small and unimportant. An Indianapolis DUI lawyer can fight for you every step of the way and help to develop a potential customized legal defense.
DUI Penalties in Indiana
Penalties for DUI in Indiana can be harsh depending on the specific circumstances of your case, including but not limited to: your blood alcohol content (BAC) and whether you have prior similar convictions. A class C Misdemeanor comes with a penalty range of 0-60 days in jail and a $500 fine. A B Misdemeanor comes with a penalty range of 0-180 days in jail with a $1000 fine. An A Misdemeanor comes with a 0-365 days in jail and a $5000 fine. A level 6 Felony comes with a 6months – 2.5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. All possible sentence ranges can be executed or suspended to probation pending on the mitigating or aggravating circumstances in your case and the ability for your attorney to raise those issues to the prosecutor in negotiations. There are also typically several different conditions for DUI sentences including Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment, AAID panels, Community Service Work, Interdiction Fees, Fines, Costs, Probation, Community Corrections, Alcohol Monitors and Interlock Devices. There are many different conditions, penalties and sentence ranges involved with each DUI plea or sentence and this is where a seasoned Indianapolis DUI Lawyer can play a huge role.
Skilled DUI Attorney
Kevin Potts is an experienced Indianapolis DUI lawyer. He is also a former prosecutor who knows the legal system from both sides of the court room, the proper way to conduct a DUI investigation and up to date case law and suppression issues surrounding DUI stops. As an active member of the National College of DUI Defense, he is skilled at representing people against drunk driving charges and is ready to start fighting for you today! When you’re facing DUI charges, contact Potts Law LLC today at 317-951-0087 OR fill out the online form.
