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Indianapolis Second-Offense DUI Attorney

You may have dealt with drunk driving charges in the past, but that doesn’t make it any easier to be down this road again. In fact, it may be even harder. From firsthand experience, you know the penalties for a drunk driving conviction are substantial. However, the second offense within five years is punishable with even more serious penalties, including:

  • Increased jail time (home detention or work release)
  • Probation
  • Alcohol treatment and counseling
  • License suspension
  • Community service
  • Fines and court costs
  • Higher insurance premiums
  • Conviction count toward being a habitual traffic violator

At Trapp Law, LLC, in Indianapolis, we understand what you are up against. Our founder, attorney Angie Trapp, has extensive experience defending clients throughout central Indiana who are facing repeat and first-time OWI charges. She knows how to stay ahead of the prosecution because she served as a deputy prosecutor for Marion County before focusing exclusively on criminal defense. Contact our Indianapolis second-offense DUI lawyer to learn how her years of experience can be applied to undermine the prosecution’s case against you.

Defending Your Rights At All Costs

Just because you were convicted of drunk driving in the past, does not mean you will be found guilty this time. An experienced OWI/DWI lawyer will have the skills and tenacity to put the prosecution on the defensive. As a former deputy prosecutor, Ms. Trapp was responsible to assess the strengths and weaknesses of criminal allegations. She is now committed to doing that for you.

From the onset, attorney Angie Trapp will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if the charges against you are valid. If the arresting officer failed to execute a legal traffic stop in the first place, she will fight for a dismissal. She will not hesitate to question the validity of the charges based on field sobriety tests known to have little value in measuring motorists’ blood alcohol content.

Ms. Trapp can also consult experts to determine if a mechanical error resulted in a miscalculation of your blood alcohol content. The prosecution may claim to have a strong case against you, but that doesn’t mean they do. Attorney Trapp will dig into every angle possible when questioning the legitimacy of the charges against you.

Seeking To Mitigate The Potential Ramifications Of A Conviction

The penalties for an OWI/DWI conviction will increase if you are convicted within five years of a prior offense. Attorney Angie Trapp will not back down from overly zealous prosecutors who may pursue repeat DWI charges, even if more than five years have passed. She will dig into the evidence obtained against you while making sure the charges fit the crime you allegedly committed.

Typically, anyone convicted of a second or third DWI/OWI will have his or her driver’s license suspended for a minimum of one year up to two years. As a former deputy prosecutor, Ms. Trapp knows how to effectively negotiate with the prosecution to get you your driver’s license back as soon as legally possible. She will not hesitate to assist you in obtaining a hardship license for work or school purposes. The court may require your car to have an ignition interlock device installed on it. Attorney Trapp will keep you fully informed so you will never be left in the dark.

Contact A Skilled Repeat DUI/DWI Charge Lawyer In Marion County

A first DUI conviction can be a jarring experience. Repeat DUI charges can be life-altering. When the stakes are high, settle for nothing less than experienced representation. Contact our firm today for a free initial consultation with attorney Angie Trapp. She will apply her years of experience as a former deputy prosecutor to protect your best interests at all costs.