{"id":1584,"date":"2020-01-20T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T09:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2020-01-08T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T08:33:55","slug":"understand-dui-laws-in-indiana-driving-safe-and-steering-clear-of-jails-during-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/understand-dui-laws-in-indiana-driving-safe-and-steering-clear-of-jails-during-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand DUI Laws In Indiana\u2014Driving Safe and Steering Clear Of Jails During the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Indiana has strict policies on OWI charges; judges hardly ever throw such cases out, unless all the evidence is\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">thoroughly<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0dismissed.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Statistics indicate that\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.countyhealthrankings.org\/app\/indiana\/2015\/measure\/factors\/134\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">26% of all alcohol-impaired driving deaths<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in the US occur in Indiana. The state ranks in the top 14% among all the states, ranked according to the number of deaths from alcohol-impaired driving. Additionally, deaths from DUIs\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/motorvehiclesafety\/pdf\/impaired_driving\/Drunk_Driving_in_IN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in Indiana<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are higher than the national average.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These reports make it quite clear why Indiana is so firm about OWI charges. They also underscore the importance of thoroughly understanding OWI laws in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OWI Laws in Indiana<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The law prohibits all motorists from operating a vehicle under\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the following conditions<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If they have any amount of a schedule I or II controlled substance in their system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If it can be determined, beyond a doubt, that they are intoxicated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additionally, anyone under the age of 21 who\u2019s driving with a BAC of over 0.02% is automatically charged with OWI in Indiana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1585\" src=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/drinking.jpg\" alt=\"drinking\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/drinking.jpg 628w, https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/drinking-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Everyone driving a vehicle is implicitly considered to have consented to a breath test for BAC measurements; refusing to let an officer administer one will lead to an automatic one-year license suspension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Penalties for OWIs in Indiana<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OWI convictions in Indiana fall under the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">following categories<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1st offense\u2014Considered a Class A misdemeanor; punishable by a fine of up to $500, 30\u201360 days in jail, and a 90 day\u20132-year driver\u2019s license suspension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2nd offense\u2014Classified as a Class D felony and punishable by a $10,000 fine, 5 days\u20133 years in jail, a 180 day\u20132-year driver\u2019s license suspension, and 180 hours of community service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3rd offense\u2014Also considered a Class D felony; punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, 10 days\u20133 years in jail, 1\u201310 years\u2019 driver\u2019s license suspension. You will also have to commit to 360 hours of community service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s important to remember that an OWI, while you have a minor in your car, will automatically qualify as a class D felony according to Indiana\u2019s OWI laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When You Should Call Your Bail Bond Agent<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As mentioned above, OWI charges are rarely thrown out entirely. Most people have to make a plea bargain, so the prosecution cuts them some slack\u2014in which case, your charges are reduced to a wet reckless. You can\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">possibly qualify<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for fewer fines and jail time, but\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you will still be penalized<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">even if your charges are reduced<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Considering your uncertain legal status until a judge finally passes judgment on your case, you shouldn\u2019t have to spend any time in jail\u2014you\u2019re not guilty just yet. In case you\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been arrested, you should call your bail bonds agent as soon as possible, even before you call your lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DeLaughter Bail Bonds is a <a href=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/\">24-hour bail bonds services<\/a> provider in Indiana. We offer surety and transfer bail bond services in <a href=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/locations\/kosciusko-county\/\">Kosciusko County<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/locations\/tippecanoe-county\/\">Tippecanoe county<\/a> and other regions throughout Indiana.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get in touch<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with us today for more information on our services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana has strict policies on OWI charges; judges hardly ever throw such cases out, unless all the evidence is\u00a0thoroughly\u00a0dismissed.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1584"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1587,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1584\/revisions\/1587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}