Indianapolis Indiana DUI Lawyers Frazier & Associates
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(317) 916-9999
Indianapolis Indiana DUI Lawyer
Frazier & Associates 612 East Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
When an arrest or criminal investigation puts your livelihood and freedom in jeopardy, there simply is no substitute for having a skilled and proven criminal defense attorney. The criminal defense team at Frazier& Associates has more than 26 years of experience in counties all over Indiana. Our representation can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges.
Our chief goal is to protect your rights and ensure you receive optimum representation. If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, you need a seasoned criminal defense attorney in your corner. Please contact Frazier & Associates before or after charges have been filed for a complimentary case evaluation by an experienced Indiana criminal defense attorney. By applying our vast resources, we may be able to minimize or eliminate the penalties you face. We will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
Ron Frazier received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University in 1985. Following law school, Ron served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable William G. Conover of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Ron then began practicing primarily in the area of insurance law, where he litigated claims on behalf of insured persons and the companies which insured them.
Ron’s jury trial experience is diverse, ranging from slip and fall cases, subrogation, automobile accidents fires, dog bites, and criminal cases ranging from driving while intoxicated to a murder trial. During his career which now spans over two decades Ron has litigated complex civil and medical issues ranging from whiplash to traumatic brain injury.
Mr. Thompson comes is a third-generation attorney, as his father and grandfather both practiced law in Indiana for many years. While in law school, Mr. Thompson joined the office of Frazier & Associates as a Law Clerk in 2004, and was retained as an Associate Attorney upon being admitted to the Indiana bar in October 2005.
In his practice, Mr. Thompson represents clients in Marion County and all of the surrounding counties. His practice encompasses a wide variety of areas, including personal injury litigation, criminal defense, social security disability claims, insurance defense, worker’s compensation claims, traffic violations, driver’s license suspensions, and child support matters.
Joe Mummert began his legal career as a law clerk for Frazier & Associates in 2006. while still attending law school. After graduation and his admission to the Indiana Bar, Joe joined the office of Frazier & Associates in 2008 as a full-time associate attorney.
Mr. Mummert has represented numerous criminal defendants in both misdemeanor and felony cases in Marion County and all of the surrounding counties. Mr. Mummert has handled cases in a number of areas, including: criminal defense matters, plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, traffic violations, social security appeals, and domestic matters.
Indiana DUI Law Highlights: BAC Levels and Implied Consent (Table 1)
State
"Per Se" BAC Level
"Zero Tolerance" BAC Level
Enhanced Penalty BAC Level
"Implied Consent" Law
Indiana
.08
.02
.15
Yes
DEFINITIONS: "Per Se" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level As of August 2005, all states have DUI laws that deem "per se intoxicated" any driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent. This means that drivers with a BAC at or above .08 are intoxicated in the eyes of the law, and no additional proof of driving impairment is necessary.
"Zero Tolerance" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level All states carry "zero tolerance" laws that target drivers under the legal drinking age. These laws penalize persons under 21 for operating a vehicle with any trace of alcohol in their systems (a BAC above 0.0), or with negligible BAC levels such as .01 or .02 percent.
"Enhanced Penalty" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level Many states impose harsher penalties on DUI offenders with a particularly high BAC at the time of the offense, typically .15 to .20 percent. DUI offenders with a BAC at or above their state’s enhanced penalty standards will likely face additional jail time, harsher fines, and more severe driver’s license sanctions.
"Implied Consent" Laws "Implied consent" laws require vehicle drivers to submit to some form of chemical test, such as breath, blood, or urine testing, if suspected of DUI. If a driver refuses to submit to such testing, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver’s license, usually for six months to a year.
Indiana DUI Law Highlights: Selected Penalties (Table 2)
Mandatory Alcohol Education and Treatment/Assessment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Indiana
180d/ 180d/ 180d
No
Yes
Yes
Note: Persons arrested for DUI will be subject to additional criminal law penalties not addressed here -- including jail time, fines, and community service. Such criminal penalties are typically more discretionary than those identified in this chart, and are therefore more difficult to accurately predict. Generally speaking, first-time DUI offenders can expect to incur a fine, and face the possibility of jail time. Repeat DUI offenders will incur harsher fines, and will almost certainly be sentenced to a number of days in jail. Penalties will be harsher still if the DUI offender was involved in an accident in which someone else was injured or killed.
DEFINITIONS: Administrative License Suspension/Revocation The Administrative License Suspension/Revocation penalties indicated here refer to minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose BAC is above the state limit for intoxication, or drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. Administrative suspension or revocation of a driver’s license is usually carried out by a state agency (such as a Department of Motor Vehicles), distinct from any criminal court penalties. Most states impose harsher penalties for second or third DUI offenses, typically defined as those that occur within five years of a prior DUI offense.
Note: the penalties identified here do not include variations for DUI offenders operating commercial vehicles, or drivers who have violated "zero tolerance" and "enhanced penalty" DUI laws (see Table 1). Most states recognize different sanctions for these types of DUI offenses.
Mandatory Alcohol Education and Assessment/Treatment Alcohol education and treatment/assessment penalties for DUI offenders can include mandatory attendance at DUI prevention programs, and assessment of potential alcohol dependency problems. Such programs are often made "conditions" of a suspended sentence or probation, meaning that a DUI offender can avoid jail time and payment of hefty fines if he or she completes participation in the program. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of alcohol education and treatment/assessment programs.
Vehicle Confiscation Vehicle confiscation penalties allow a motor vehicle department or law enforcement agency to seize a DUI offender’s vehicle, either permanently or for a set period of time. Such penalties typically apply only to repeat DUI offenders, and often the return of the vehicle requires payment of fines and significant administrative costs. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of vehicle confiscation as a penalty for DUI.
Ignition Interlock A vehicle ignition interlock breath-testing device measures a vehicle operator’s BAC, and will prevent operation of the vehicle if more than a minimal amount of alcohol is detected (i.e. BAC level of .02). DUI offenders will usually be required to pay the costs of installation, rental, and maintenance of an ignition interlock device.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES I handle many types of criminal cases including Drinking and Driving (DWI / DUI) and Traffic Offenses.
YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF: You want an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle your file. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.
IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD: I will personally communicate with you. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my receptionist. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours or less. My office phone is (317) 916-9999
MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT: My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.
MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH EACH CASES IS: Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD: Call for a consultation at (317) 317) 916-9999, during which I can answer all of your questions.
