Indianapolis DUI Lawyers

The offense for impaired or drunk driving in Indiana is called Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated or OWI. Much of the United States uses a similar term of Driving Under the Influence or DUI. An OWI/DUI is charged when a motorist's ability to operate a vehicle has been influenced by drugs or alcohol to a point of being unsafe.

Indiana OWI/DUI laws establish a legal threshold of .08% BAC for intoxication. For those with a commercial driver's license the legal limit is .04%, and for drivers under 21 years of age the limit is .02%. This is called a 'per se' violation. In addition, a law enforcement officer can initiate an arrest for driving under the influence in Indiana without a test for blood alcohol content. All that is required is a suspicion of impairment from alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs, or a combination of those substances.

Those arrested for DUI in Indiana risk severe financial, legal and social penalties. While impaired driving is never condoned, an arrest does not indicate guilt. Hiring qualified and experienced legal representation will ensure that your rights are protected and that you realize the best possible disposition of your case.

The Indianapolis Indiana DUI Lawyers with Suhre & Associates will use their extensive experience, technical understanding, legal expertise and knowledge of the law to construct an aggressive defense for you. They will challenge evidence, question probable cause for the arrest and file motions on your behalf to weaken the state's case. If reasonable doubt can be established, there is a chance of getting your case dismissed or your charges reduced.

Time is very critical when it comes to IN DUI defense. He prosecution is already building the state's case to seek a conviction and the BMV is just days away from suspending your driver's license.

The Marion County IN DUI Attorneys with Suhre & Associates offer a free consultation so you can begin getting help as quickly as possible. Once they know more about your case they will be able to outline your legal options, as well as their fee for services. To schedule a free meeting, call (317) 489-5757 or complete the secure on-line consultation request form to the left. Your inquiry will receive a prompt response, day or night.

Indiana DUI laws are some of the strictest in the nation. With even a first offense for driving under the influence in Indianapolis, you would be facing a jail term, significant fines, court fees and supervised probation, your driver's license could be suspended and your auto insurance policy will either be cancelled or your premiums will rise substantially.

Depending on the details of an arrest, such as whether you are considered a habitual offender or caused an accident with injury, you could also be facing mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device, community service, substance abuse counseling, periodic testing for presence of alcohol and attendance at a Victim Impact Panel.

The penalties are partly based on your blood alcohol content at the time of arrest, with a BAC in excess of .15% or higher incurring the most severe consequences. In addition, those with a prior Indiana DUI conviction within the previous five years faces enhanced penalties.

Being found guilty of DUI in Indiana will result in a criminal arrest record. This mark could be found during a routine background check and cause you to lose your current job, reduce your options for future employment and damage your credit score.

The long-term impact of an arrest for DUI in Marion County should be incentive to seek professional legal assistance and try to keep your record clean. Contact the Indianapolis DUI Lawyers with Suhre & Associates and ask them to begin working on a defense strategy for you.

The State has two opportunities to suspend your driver's license after an arrest for DUI in Indianapolis. The first is an Administrative Suspension. If you submit to a chemical test to check your blood alcohol content, and register a BAC in excess of the legal threshold of .08%, you could lose your license for up to 180 days. You have the right to refuse to submit to a breath, blood or urine test, but if you do, the officer will seize your license and you could lose all driving privileges for up to one year.

You can challenge the Administrative Suspension process by requesting a hearing with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. You must file the appropriate paperwork within 10 days of the date of an arrest for impaired or drunk driving in Indianapolis. If you fail to request a hearing in time, you will not be granted a hearing and the suspension period will begin automatically.

The BMV hearing involves a review of evidence from your arrest, testimony from the arresting officer and a determination that several key conditions were met during your arrest. Having experienced legal representation will improve the outcome of this hearing.

The second opportunity for the State to take your license is if you are found guilty of IN DUI in court. Sentencing can include a further suspension period of between 90 days and two years. Some first time offenders may qualify for a hardship license after 30 days. Those with any prior DUI convictions on their driving record are subject to the longer suspension period.

Once the license suspension period has ended, you will have to pay a license reinstatement fee. In addition, you will be required to hold expensive, high risk SR-22 insurance for three years. Failure to do so will result in the immediate re-suspension of your license.

If you are caught driving while your license has been suspended for DUI in IN, you will be sentenced to jail for up to 60 days.

To learn more about the license suspension process relates to your specific arrest, contact the Indianapolis DUI Attorneys with Suhre & Associates.

The State of Indiana has an implied consent law that establishes that all drivers issued a license to drive in the state agree to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine when asked by a law enforcement officer. Refusal to submit to a test for blood alcohol content will result in a driver's license suspension of up to one year for first refusal. The penalties for refusing to be tested are usually more serious than those associated with submitting to a test and registering a BAC at or above .08%.

The Marion County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyers with Suhre & Associates focus on providing their clients with professional legal defense for alcohol related traffic offenses. Their services cover all facets of a complete drunk driving defense, including:

• Misdemeanor Indiana DUI
• Felony DUI
• CDL Cases
• Underage DUI in Indiana
• Bureau of Motor Vehicles license reinstatement hearings
• Charges of driving with a revoked or suspended license

Suhre & Associates has fully integrated technology into its operations. From researching national databases for recent court rulings and emerging defense strategies to computer management of criminal cases, the law firm relies on technology to be better prepared and have access to accurate, current information. That commitment could make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Indianapolis DUI Attorney Rock C. Lee provides experienced and qualified criminal law defense to those accused of OWI, DUI, impaired driving or drunk driving in Central Indiana. He is certified under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum to administer standardized field sobriety tests. This is the same training undergone by law enforcement officers. This special qualification enables Mr. Lee to critique an arresting officer's performance with the intent of getting field test evidence excluded from court.

Attorney Lee received a Science Degree in Economics from The Ohio State University, a Master's of Arts in Economics from the University of Cincinnati and a juris doctorate from the University of Cincinnati Law School. His diverse education helps him thoroughly investigate each case and weigh every legal option for his clients.

Rock Lee and the attorneys at Suhre & Associates understand that an arrest for suspicion of DUI in Indianapolis can be challenging and stressful. They promise to help in any way they can. They are ready to talk with you about your case - with no pressure or obligation. Suhre & Associates will even refer you to another attorney if they feel they cannot get the very best result for you.

To begin getting the help you need and deserve, contact the Marion County Indiana DUI Lawyers with Suhre & Associates by calling (317) 489-5757 or filling out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free, with no further obligation; so call now.