Reader’s Question:

I was charged with DUI here in Indiana. Just like most if us, I’m busy doing a lot of things and I’m wondering if my case would eat up a lot of my time. How long would it take to settle my DUI case and do I actually have to go to court?

Debbie

Evansville, IN

The length of time it would take to resolve your DUI case in Indiana depends greatly upon many factors. The factors would include whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, or a first offense or multiple offense, whether any sentence enhancements are involved that can increase the punishment, whether you decide to go to trial or have a negotiated settlement, or whether urine or blood samples must be independently retested. All of these factors and so much more could have an impact on the length of time needed to resolve your DUI case.

Regarding the question that you raised if you would have to go to court, in Indiana, your DUI lawyer can do that for you. That is one of the benefits of hiring a DUI lawyer to represent you. That means that in many occasions, you can go about your normal schedule and you would only have to go to court if the case actually goes to trial. An experienced Indiana DUI defense lawyer would do many things for you, including making your life as normal as possible and bring you peace of mind during your pending DUI case. Good luck.