If you have been arrested for an OWI in Hamilton County, you need to hire a Noblesville OWI attorney. Whether you or someone you love has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (also known as DUI or an OWI), you probably have many questions about what you can do next. Noblesville OWI lawyers are equipped to answer all your questions about your case and they will fight to help you achieve the best results, just call 317-820-3214.

The outcome of your DUI case will always be determined by the details of your specific case, from small technical to legal factors. To guide you through the process, a Noblesville OWI attorney will provide a free DUI consultation to allow you to discuss your case with them in person.

 

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DUI Consequences and Penalties

Penalties for OWI/DUIs in Indiana vary based on the driver’s BAC level, the age of any passengers, and the number and type of prior convictions. A first OWI with a BAC of 0.08% to 0.15% or using a controlled substance commits a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

If found driving a vehicle with a BAC of 0.15 or above, it’s a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, if a vehicle is operated in a way that endangers another person, it’s a Class A misdemeanor. Class A misdemeanors can result in up to one year of incarceration and up to a $5,000 fine.

It’s a Level 6 felony to be 21 years or older and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with at least one passenger under 18 years old. It’s also a Level 6 felony if a person is convicted of a second OWI in the last five years, causes serious bodily injury, or kills a law enforcement animal. Sentences for Level felonies range from 6 months to 2.5 years incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000.

OWI with a prior conviction that caused death or serious bodily injury, even if no one was injured, is upgraded to a Level 5 felony. The second offense of OWI that causes serious bodily injury is a Level 5 felony, regardless of whether the prior offense caused an injury. Level 5 felonies can result in sentences of one to six years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

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Penalties for OWI/DUIs in Indiana vary based on the driver’s BAC level, the age of any passengers, and the number and type of prior convictions. A first OWI with a BAC of 0.08% to 0.15% or using a controlled substance commits a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

If found driving a vehicle with a BAC of 0.15 or above, it’s a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, if a vehicle is operated in a way that endangers another person, it’s a Class A misdemeanor. Class A misdemeanors can result in up to one year of incarceration and up to a $5,000 fine.

It’s a Level 6 felony to be 21 years or older and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with at least one passenger under 18 years old. It’s also a Level 6 felony if a person is convicted of a second OWI in the last five years, causes serious bodily injury, or kills a law enforcement animal. Sentences for Level felonies range from 6 months to 2.5 years incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000.

It does not matter whether there was no injury or death caused by the OWI conviction. If the second OWI causes serious bodily injury, it’s a Level 5 felony, even if the prior offense didn’t injure anyone. You can be sentenced to 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 for a Level 5 felony.

 

DUI Consequences and Penalties

Contact a Noblesville OWI Attorney

If you find yourself in Hamilton County or anywhere near Noblesville, Indiana and you are in need of a Noblesville OWI attorney, call a Hamilton County OWI attorney associated with Noblesville Legal Services at 317-820-2314.