Drunk Driving Defense in Terre Haute

The Edward McGlone Law Firm in Terre Haute represents individuals who have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).  Firm principal Edward McGlone has over 20 years of experience in criminal law, including a decade of experience as a former prosecutor.  Mr. McGlone represents clients in many counties in Indiana, including Clay, Owen, Parke, and Putnam counties.

Terre Haute DUI charges

Under the Indiana Code, it is a Class C Misdemeanor to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 to .15 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.  Penalties for Class C Misdemeanors can include up to 60 days in prison and a fine of $500. 

Driving with a BAC of .15 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath is a Class A Misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $500. 

Indiana law also makes it a Class A Misdemeanor to endanger anyone while driving under the influence.

First offense or multiple offenses

If you are convicted of a Terre Haute DUI first offense, penalties may include the following:

• Up to a year in jail
• Up to $5,000 in fines
• License suspension and probation
• Substance abuse education 

Second offense

Additional offenses carry more stringent penalties.  Repercussions for a Terre Haute DUI second offense may include the following (in addition to the penalties for a first offense):

• A prison sentence of between five days and three years
• Community service
• Up to $10,000 in fines

Third offense

A Terre Haute DUI third offense incurs the penalties of a second offense, as well as the following more severe punishments:

• License suspension for up to ten years
• Classification as a habitual traffic and substance offender

Contact our Terre Haute law office

If you are arrested for DUI, the situation may seem hopeless—it may seem as though you have no recourse. 

However, an experienced DUI attorney in Terre Haute can protect your rights and employ numerous legal strategies to help you fight your case.  The DUI lawyers at the Terre Haute law office can also mitigate the consequences you face, such as by arranging for a hardship license or an ignition interlock device.

For a free consultation with an experienced Terre Haute DUI attorney, contact the Edward McGlone Law Office today at (812) 478-3442.