DUI Lawyer
We are one of the most respected DUI law firms in Franklin. As your DUI lawyer, we have a combined 40 years of experience representing individuals accused of:
- Drunk driving
- Driving while under the influence of drugs
- Driving on a DUI driver’s license suspension
- DUI accident
- Felony DUI
DUI penalties in Indiana
Under Indiana’s strict DUI codes, you face harsh penalties if you are convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including:
- Imprisonment
- Fines
- Suspension of your driver license
- Installation of an ignition interlock device
- Community service
- Criminal record
Circumstances that can enhance penalties imposed include prior DUI convictions, a BAC level of .15 or higher and an accident with injuries or property damage.
Challenges to the Breathalyzer® and field sobriety tests
The Breathalyzer is a controversial machine that is supposed to measure your blood alcohol content—or BAC. In Indiana, you are presumed to be legally intoxicated if you register a BAC of .08 percent or higher. A BAC of .15 percent or higher subjects you to enhanced penalties. To fight the presumption of intoxication, we aggressively challenge the Breathalyzer — including the technician’s training, the machine’s calibration and the accuracy of the results.
The field sobriety test includes a series of activities designed to evaluate motor skills affected by alcohol or drug use. There are many valid reasons you may fail these tests. If you agreed to the field sobriety tests, we clearly demonstrate to the court the personal factors that affected your performance and your general appearance at the time of your traffic stop.
