|
INDIANA LAW REGARDING DUI/OWI
In Indiana,
'Intoxicated' means under the influence of alcohol or drugs so that there is
an impaired condition of thought and action and the loss of normal control
of one's faculties. Endangerment of others, if alleged, may also be
included in this definition.
The basic suspension
in Indiana is called an administrative suspension. A citizen receives
this suspension because he fails the chemical test (.08% or higher) or,
he refuses the chemical test. This suspension is unrelated to whether
you are ultimately found guilty or 'not guilty'.
If you are
ultimately convicted of a drinking driving offense by trial or plea
bargain, a conviction suspension will apply. You may receive credit for
your administrative suspension so long as you did not refuse the
chemical test. Typical conviction suspensions include 90 days - 2 years
for first offenders, 1-2 years for 2nd offenders, and, 10 years for 3rd
offenders depending on the timing of the offenses.
Some other license
suspensions can be imposed for drug cases, death or injury cases,
failure to insure cases, and, leaving the scene of an accident cases.
 Untitled
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday 10:00AM
to 4:00PM
All other times by
appointment
812-333-CARL
(812-333-2275)
|
