if I just recieved my first DWI, what are my options for dealing with the consequences without my having to serve jail time?
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if I just recieved my first DWI, what are my options for dealing with the consequences without my having to serve jail time?
Asked on November 20, 2013 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The penalties for a first DUI in Indiana vary depending on whether you were underage, whether your blood alcohol content was .08 to .14% or .15% or higher.
Penalties are as follows for first DUI: fine up to $5000 and up to one year in jail; if underage DUI above .08%, imprisonment up to 60 days, fine up to $500, license suspension 90 days to two years. If you submitted to a chemical test and failed, you will be eligible for a hardship license after the first 30 days of license suspension. A hardship license allows you to drive to and from work or school and to and from a court-ordered program. If granted a hardship license, required to file proof of financial responsibility SR22 with Indiana BMV and pay a reinstatement fine of $130.
If your blood alcohol content was .08 to .14%, minimum sentence is five days in jail or a minimum of 180 hours of community service in lieu of jail. If your blood alcohol content was .15% or greater, maximum jail sentence is one year and up to $5000 in fines.
If there were one or more passengers in your vehicle under the age of 18, this is a Class D felony with a minimum jail sentence of 10 days or 360 hours community service.
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