Hardship License

Indianapolis and Surrounding Area Hardship License Attorney
Phone: 317-375-7718

The wheels of justice can sometimes turn very slowly. Based in Indianapolis (Noblesville), attorney Ronald S. Todd assists individuals throughout Indiana charged with OWI or other alcohol related offense obtain a hardship license while their case is pending.

A hardship license is a special restricted license issued by the court to allow an accused the ability to go to and from work while a case is pending. A hardship license requires a showing of undue hardship upon an accused's family or dependants, and may be granted if a person has no prior arrests or convictions of DWI or other alcohol-related drinking and driving offense.

Also, if a person refused a breathalyzer or other chemical test (blood or urine), or holds a commercial driver's license (CDL), then that person cannot obtain a hardship license.

If an Indiana hardship license is issued, it will not be valid until after a driver has served at least 30 days of the 180-day mandatory suspension.

Under Indiana law, a hardship license must be issued by the court if the applicant is enrolled in a qualified rehabilitation class at the time the application is made. Otherwise, the judge has total discretion to grant or deny the application for a hardship license. In most instances, the judge will require enrollment in a qualified rehabilitation class prior to approving a hardship license application.

For more information about the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a hardship license, or to discuss your DUI charges with an experienced attorney, please schedule a free, confidential consultation by calling us at 317-375-7718 (office) or 317-514-7271 (cell phone) or filling out our intake form on the Contact Us page. We are here for you.