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Have You Been Charged with a DUI in Indiana? Call Our Firm for Help!

If you are under the age of 21, you can be charged with a DUI or DWI if you operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .02% or greater. In addition to a DUI, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of your case. You could be facing serious penalties if convicted, including fines, community service, license suspension, and even jail time.

At the Law Office of Adam Tavitas, our juvenile & underage DUI lawyer in Chesterton can help you fight your charges. We can challenge the evidence against you and work to get your charges reduced or dismissed. If you are facing a DUI, do not let your age stop you from fighting your charges. Our juvenile & underage DUI lawyer can help you defend yourself and can help you seek justice for your charges.

Call us today at (219) 245-2655 or contact us online to speak with an underage DUI attorney in Chesterton, IN.

How Does Indiana's DUI Law Apply to Juveniles?

Indiana's DUI law applies to anyone under the age of 21 who operates a vehicle with a BAC of .02% or greater. If you are under the age of 18, you could be charged with a misdemeanor. If you are 18 years old or older, you could be charged with a felony.

In addition to a DUI, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of your case. You could be facing serious penalties if convicted, including fines, community service, license suspension, and even jail time.

What Are the Penalties for a DUI Conviction in Indiana?

If you are under 21 and are convicted of a DUI, you could face the following penalties:

  • First Offense — A misdemeanor charge with a maximum sentence of 180 days in jail and a $500-$1,000 fine
  • Second Offense — A misdemeanor charge with a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail and a $1,000-$5,000 fine
  • Third Offense — A felony charge with a maximum sentence of 2 years in jail and a $10,000 fine

What Are the Penalties for a BAC Over .15%?

If you are under 21 and have a BAC of .15% or greater, you could face the following penalties:

  • First Offense — A misdemeanor charge with a maximum sentence of 180 days in jail and a $500-$1,000 fine
  • Second Offense — A misdemeanor charge with a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail and a $1,000-$5,000 fine
  • Third Offense — A felony charge with a maximum sentence of 2 years in jail and a $10,000 fine

Contact Our Juvenile & Underage DUI Attorney in Chesterton

If you are facing DUI charges, it is important that you consult an attorney as soon as possible. Our juvenile & underage DUI lawyer in Chesterton can help you defend yourself against your charges. We can work to get your charges reduced or dismissed and can help you seek justice for your case. Our attorney has over a decade of experience and can help you throughout your case.

Call us today at (219) 245-2655 or contact us online to speak with an underage DUI attorney in Chesterton, IN.

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