Lebanon DUI Leaving the Scene Attorney
Fleeing the scene of an accident is always illegal, but things become more complicated when the accident involves driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are charged with leaving the scene of a DUI accident, you need a competent attorney to represent you and help you defend yourself against your criminal charges. Reach out to an experienced Lebanon DUI leaving the scene lawyer to begin the process of protecting your rights.
The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley, P.C.
When you face criminal charges that could affect the rest of your life, you need a defense attorney who understands what is at stake. At The Criminal Defense Team, we are uniquely positioned to defend our clients because we employ five of the six Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists in the state of Indiana. One of our lawyers is also a former prosecutor, whose experience includes prosecuting murder cases and other major felonies.
Our firm also stands out from the crowd because we provide around-the-clock legal support for our clients. Unfortunately, legal emergencies happen, and they can arise at any time of the day or night. We never want our clients to feel alone, so we make ourselves available whenever problems arise.
Indiana Laws About Leaving the Scene of an Accident and DUI
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence in our modern world. In 2024, there were 200,035 vehicle collisions recorded in the state of Indiana. After an accident, drivers have a legal responsibility to stay at the scene of the crash, render aid to other drivers or passengers if needed, exchange insurance and contact information, and talk with the police if the accident requires police presence. Failure to stay at the scene of an accident is at least a Class B misdemeanor.
The charges become more serious, with more severe potential consequences, if a driver leaves the scene of an accident that occurred while they were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This scenario is likely to result in two charges – one for the DUI and one for leaving the scene of the accident.
If someone is catastrophically injured or killed in a DUI accident and the driver leaves the scene, they can be charged with a Level 3 felony.
Hire a DUI Leaving the Scene Lawyer
Leaving the scene of an accident after a DUI crash, especially if someone was catastrophically injured or killed, can result in serious felony charges. If you are convicted of a Level 3 felony in Indiana, you could face three to 16 years in prison, along with a $10,000 fine. If you find yourself facing these charges, hire a DUI leaving the scene lawyer as soon as possible to help you mount a defense in Lebanon.
When You Need Legal Representation, Contact The Criminal Defense Team
At The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C., we have what it takes to defend you against criminal charges like leaving the scene of a DUI accident. Our Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists are ready to review your case and get started. Contact us today to talk about your needs.
Disclaimer: *Andrew Baldwin, Kathie Perry, Maxwell Wiley, Kelly Pyle, and Michael C. Cunningham are Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists, as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Find out why having a Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialist as your defense lawyer is important here.