The legal consequences of driving while intoxicated are severe; the law is undeniably harsh on individuals who put others at risk by drinking and driving. Your first step is to determine whether you feel you're truly guilty of driving and/or operating while intoxicated.
Under Indiana law, you're considered too intoxicated to drive if you've a blood alcohol content over .08%. If your breathalyzer, blood test, or urine test showed a BAC over this number, your chances of successfully pleading innocent are nearly nonexistent.
However, breathalyzers are wrong on rare occasions, so if you feel you're truly not guilty, Jeremy M. Tempel will help you argue your innocence.
If you're guilty of a DUI / OUI, it is still imperative that you seek the guidance of a skilled attorney who'll help you lessen the severity of the consequences, including license suspension and jail time that you could face.
There are various factors that the law takes into consideration when you're arrested for driving while under the influence, and all of the legal jargon can become confusing.
It is nearly impossible to know what steps to take next when you do not even fully understand the situation you're in. If you're not careful, you could even wind up making decisions that lead you to incriminate yourself.
Discuss the entirety of your circumstances with an attorney experienced in handling DUI / OWI cases like your own so that you can make informed legal decisions going forward. Jeremy M. Tempel can explain the following topics in language you can understand:
- Interlock devices
- High-risk insurance
- Fines and jail sentences
- First-time vs. repeat offenders
- BAC regulations and legal alcohol limits
- License suspensions and reinstatement