DUI / OWI

Greenfield, Indiana DUI Lawyer

Whether you are charged with a first offense for drunk driving, or arrested as a habitual offender, you need the strong defense of an experienced Indiana trial lawyer. Our DUI attorneys will protect your rights and aggressively challenge the evidence to help you avoid the potential consequences.

David P. Murphy & Associates represents clients charged with DUI / OWI / OVWI in Marion, Hancock, Johnson, Henry, and surrounding counties of central Indiana and the Indianapolis area. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, contact us immediately at 317.462.2222. Do not make any statements to police or agree to further testing before a DUI lawyer has explained your rights.

Drunk Driving in Indiana

The outcome of your drunk driving case depends on a number of factors: the jurisdiction where you are charged, the circumstances of your arrest, prior DUIs, and any related charges, such as minor children in the car or drunk driving accidents.

• First offense — If this is your first DUI arrest, you will probably receive a suspended jail sentence and probation if convicted. Your license will be suspended for 30 days up to one year, possibly with restrictions once you are reinstated.
• Second or subsequent offense — Indiana has a lifetime lookback, resulting in being charged as a repeat offender even if your previous DUI was 20 years ago. Jail time is likely, especially if your previous conviction was recent, and your license may be suspended for a year or more. On a third offense, you could face substantial jail time and permanent license revocation.

Aggressive DUI Defense Attorney

The outcome of your case also depends on the quality of your attorney. David P. Murphy has tried many DUI cases in 35 years of practice. He is familiar with the tendencies of prosecutors and judges in each jurisdiction, and knows how to achieve the best possible outcome for your circumstances. In some counties, he is able to negotiate a plea to a lesser offense to avoid jail and/or license suspension. In counties where a plea bargain is not an option, we aggressively challenge the evidence (field sobriety tests, audio and video from the squad car camera, results of breathalyzer tests) to determine if the officer had probable cause to pull you over, administer tests, and arrest you. If we can't get charges dismissed or reduced, Mr. Murphy is fully competent to take your case to trial.

Full Service Representation

Our DUI lawyers take the time to explain the charges and possible consequences. We can connect you with a bail bondsman to get you out of jail, and we will fight for you to minimize the impact of these serious charges on you and your family.

For experienced representation by a proven criminal defense lawyer, contact our Greenfield office today for an initial consultation. We are accessible evenings and weekends to protect your rights. Call 317.462.2222.