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Indiana DUI Penalties | Consequences of Drunk Driving in Indiana : Jail Time, Fines, License Suspension

 

First Indiana DUI:

• Imprisonment: Up to 60 days. If committed with BAC .15 or greater: Up to 1 year.
• Fines: Maximum $500 plus costs. If committed with BAC .15 or greater: Maximum $5,000 plus costs
• Driver's License Suspension: 90 days - 2 years. Possible conditional privileges
• Probation: Up to 1 year.

Second Indiana DUI within 5 Years (Class D Felony): 

• Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
• Fines: Up to $10,000
• Driver's License Suspension: 1 - 2 years
• Probation: Up to 3 years

Second Indiana DUI with Prior Conviction Occurring Beyond 5 Years (Class A Misdemeanor):

• Imprisonment: Mandatory minimum 10 days - 1 year

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Indiana DUI Laws - Relevant Statutes

Indiana Code 

• Title 9 Motor Vehicles
  • Article 24 Drivers Licenses
    • Chapter 15 Issuance of Restricted Driver's License Because of Hardship
      • 9-24-15-9 Issuance prohibited; specified conditions
  • Article 25 Financial Responsibility
    • Chapter 6 Suspension of Driving Privileges and Vehicle Registrations
      • 9-25-6-10 Driving while intoxicated; deferral of prosecution for rehabilitation or participation by child in alcohol and drug services program; abstract of program enrollment
  • Article 30 General Penalty Provisions
    • Chapter 4 Licenses and Registrations; Suspension and Revocation
      • 9-30-4-3 Aggrieved persons; petition for review; jurisdiction; statement of facts; order
      • 9-30-4-4 Filing of petition for review; docketing; issues; venue; costs
      • 9-30-4-6 Suspension or revocation of license, certificate of registration, and license plates; evidence of registration; offenses; renewal; action by bureau; conviction; term of suspension; appeal
    • Chapter 5 Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated
      • 9-30-5-1 Class C misdemeanor; defense
      • 9-30-5-2 Class A misdemeanor
      • 9-30-5-3 Classification of offense; previous convictions
      • 9-30-5-4 Classification of offense; serious bodily injury
      • 9-30-5-5 Classification of offense; death
      • 9-30-5-6 Class C infraction; violation of probationary license
      • 9-30-5-7 Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order
      • 9-30-5-8 Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering
      • 9-30-5-8.5 Class C infraction; person under 21 driving under the influence
      • 9-30-5-9 Operation of vehicle in place other than public highway
      • 9-30-5-9.5 Commercial drivers' licenses held under Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999; application of chapter
      • 9-30-5-10 Suspension of driving privileges; recommendations; probationary driving privileges with or without ignition interlock devices
      • 9-30-5-11 Probationary driving privileges; restrictions; commencement date
      • 9-30-5-12 Probationary driving privileges; grounds
      • 9-30-5-13 Order for probationary driving privileges; contents; violation of terms of order
      • 9-30-5-14 Suspension of driving privileges; credit; period; termination
      • 9-30-5-15 Imprisonment; community restitution or service; alcohol or drug abuse treatment
      • 9-30-5-16 Ignition interlock device; order for installation
      • 9-30-5-17 Restitution to emergency medical services restitution fund
    • Chapter 6 Implied Consent; Administrative and Evidentiary Matters
      • 9-30-6-1 Chemical test for intoxication; implied consent
      • 9-30-6-7 Refusal to submit to chemical tests, or test results in prima facie evidence of intoxication; duties of arresting officer
      • 9-30-6-8.7 Ignition interlock device; penalties
    • Chapter 7 Implied Consent in Accidents Involving Serious Injury or Death
    • Chapter 8 Ignition Interlock Devices
      • 9-30-8-1 Term of installation; costs
    • Chapter 9 Circuit Court Alcohol Abuse Detention Programs
    • Chapter 14 Victim Impact Programs
• Title 12 Human Services
• Title 33 Courts and Court Officers
• Title 35 Criminal Law and Procedure

 

 

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