DUI Penalties in Indiana

Reader’s Question:

I know that I am facing a serious charge after my DUI arrest in Terre Haute, Indiana. What I need to know now is that, what are the penalties involved for a first-time DUI offense if I get convicted?

Laney

Terre Haute, IN

After your DUI arrest in Terre Haute, Indiana, your driver’s license was taken away, and that is the first penalty that you will ever receive for being charged for DUI. But the good news is that you could still drive until you receive your suspension from either the court or the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. When facing your DUI court case in the state of Indiana, it is very essential that you hire the services of a DUI lawyer. If you plead guilty for the DUI charge, it can make it easier to get your license back but it will add a DUI offense to your record.

If you are ultimately convicted for your DUI charge, you are facing very strict penalties. First is that you will be sentenced for jail time of 60 days to one year an there is no mandatory minimum. You will also have to pay fines of $500 to $5,000, again no mandatory minimum; there is a possible installation of ignition interlock device and you will also have a possible probationary license.