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There’s not just one DUI crime in Indiana. There are actually several types of DUI charges a person can face, none of which are penalized the same way. Driving under the influence doesn’t just pertain to alcohol; it also describes controlled substances or a combination of substances that cause a person to be intoxicated. No matter which DUI charge you are arrested for, they can all have serious effects on your life.

Urgency is of the utmost importance after being arrested for a drunk driving offense in Indiana. You must quickly contact a licensed Indianapolis DUI lawyer to preserve and protect your rights, driving privileges, and freedoms. David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, is the tough and determined counsel or you need on your side after a DUI charge. Call his office at 317-636-7514 for a FREE CASE EVALUATION today.

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TYPES OF DUI OFFENSES:
DUI ENHANCEMENTS
Include, but Not Limited to:

DUI w/a Passenger Under 18 Years Old
DUI Causing a Person Bodily Injury
DUI Causing a Person’s Death
BAC of 0.15% or More



AGGRAVATED DUI
An aggravated DUI is any average DUI charge, but with enhancements. See enhancement examples above. Aggravated DUI charges are the same thing as Felony DUI charges, which is the term used in Indiana. Additional aggravated DUI offenses include DUI in a school zone, operating a school bus under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving intoxicated without a valid license, having multiple convictions within a short time frame, and more.
DRUGGED DRIVING (DUID)
Alcohol is not the only substance that can lead to a DUI arrest. Operating a vehicle while under the influence of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs, whether legal or illegal, can lead to a DUID charge in Indiana, which stands for “driving under the influence of drugs.” A police officer can legally arrest you for a DUID charge simply based on a reasonable suspicion that such drugs are in your system.
DUI ACCIDENTS
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime in itself; but couple it with an accident and the charges get worse. In Indiana, DUI-related accidents are labeled as Felony DUI charges, and come with severe penalties.
DUI MANSLAUGHTER
When DUI accidents end with fatalities, the charges increase to DUI manslaughter. Although the fatalities in these cases are unintentional, the charge still come with very severe penalties in Indiana. DUI manslaughter is a Level 5 Felony, which is a very serious charge.
FELONY DUI
First-offense DUI charges are generally misdemeanors. But with enhancements or previous convictions, DUI charges turn into a felony very fast. Such factors include multiple convictions, fatalities, presence of children, bodily harm, property damage, and more. With the help of a tough defense lawyer, felony DUI charges can sometimes be reduced to lower felonies or misdemeanors.
MISDEMEANOR DUI
A typical DUI charge in Indiana is a misdemeanor crime, unless there are enhancements involved, or a person has prior DUI convictions within a certain time frame (usually 5 to 10 years). First time DUI offenses are Class C misdemeanors, but with BAC levels higher than 0.15%, they jump to Class A misdemeanors. With the help of a tough defense lawyer, Level 6 felony DUI’s can often times be reduced to DUI misdemeanors.
PROPERTY DAMAGE DUI
When a DUI accident ends with property damages, the penalties and fines increase dramatically. A person can expect longer jail time, harsher sentencing agreements, and extreme fines. And although these are considered aggravated DUIs, theyare not always charged as felonies. However, if property damages are extensive, the charge is likely to increase to a felony.
UNDERAGE DUI
Indiana has a “per se” stance on under age drinking and driving. This means there is a zero-tolerance rule for under age drinking. Any person under the age of 21, the national legal drinking age, is forbidden to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages. Under age drinking is a crime in itself, but combined with driving and DUI charges, under age drinkers face serious penalties. Standard penalties include license suspension, jail time, probation, hefty fines, community service, and diversion programs.


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