{"id":1351,"date":"2019-09-25T08:53:49","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T08:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1351"},"modified":"2019-09-14T18:10:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-14T18:10:20","slug":"possible-drivers-license-options-following-a-dui-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/possible-drivers-license-options-following-a-dui-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"Possible Drivers’ License Options Following a DUI Conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A DUI charge, short for driving under the influence<\/em>, can result from operating a vehicle drunk, high, or otherwise inebriated on a controlled substance or narcotic. Regardless of how your DUI came about, you might want to put your attention towards your driving rights. This is especially important for those who rely on a vehicle for the sake of work, school, or children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are facing DUI charges in Indiana, continue reading to learn what might happen to your drivers\u2019 license status, including upon conviction.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Indiana Drivers\u2019 License Penalties for DUI\u2019s<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here in Indiana, it is important to know that OWI, DUI, and\nDWI are used interchangeably. This means they are refer to the same offense.\nWith that being said, what happens to a defendant\u2019s drivers\u2019 licensed following\na DUI conviction will vary depending the factors surrounding their arrest. Such\nfactors may include the type of DUI, criminal enhancements (which amplify\noffense to higher charges), criminal record, and driving history. Common penalties\noften include jail time, probation, and fines. But all DUI convictions come\nwith a drivers\u2019 license suspension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DUI Drivers\u2019 License Suspensions in Indiana:<\/strong>
1st<\/sup> Offense – License Suspended 3 Months to 2 Years
2nd<\/sup> Offense – License Suspended 6 Months to 2 Years
3rd<\/sup> Offense – License Suspended 12 Months – 10 Years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

POSSIBLE DUI ENHANCEMENTS:<\/strong>
\u21b3 DUI w\/a Passenger Under 18 Years Old
\u21b3 DUI Causing a Person Bodily Injury
\u21b3 DUI Causing a Person\u2019s Death
\u21b3 BAC of 0.15% or More<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardship License<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When a person is convicted of a DUI, their license is\nsuspended for at least 3 months, and up to 3 years. However, after 3 months,\nthey may have the option to file for a \u201chardship license\u201d, or probationary\nlicense, which allows them to only drive to and from work and school. A skilled\nDUI attorney can get you a hardship license without fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SR22 Auto Insurance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another consequence of a DUI conviction is almost always the\nneed for SR22 auto insurance. This is high risk auto insurance policies that\nconvicted drivers must have for 3 years following an arrest. It is expensive\nand hard to find, but a skilled DUI lawyer can help you get the insurance you\nneed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Record Points<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A first-time DUI conviction will land a person 8 points on\ntheir driving record. More serious DUI convictions will add even more points to\na person\u2019s driving record. After so many points, driving privileges become\nrestricted, suspended, or revoked. In other cases, too many points on a driving\nrecord will result in mandatory drivers\u2019 education classes to reinstate\nlicensed or return it to good-standing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact a DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer Today <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a consultation with aggressive Indianapolis DUI defense<\/a> lawyer, David E. Lewis. He will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms. With decades of hands-on experience, you can trust Attorney David E. Lewis to build you a strong and impactful defense against your Indiana drunk driving charges. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a free initial consultation for Indianapolis criminal defense, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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