Iowa DUI Lawyers
Iowa drinking and driving cases define “operating” as being able to physically drive the vehicle with the ignition on. If a driver is asleep in the driver side or does not have the keys in the ignition he is therefore not “operating” the vehicle.
To be convicted of DUI in Iowa the court has to prove beyond an reasonable doubt that the driver was operating the vehicle and had a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of above a .08.
The minimum penalty for DUI in Iowa is 2 days in jail and a $1,250 fine. Fines could go up to $1,500 and 1 year in jail but it is based upon BAC levels.
Iowa DUI lawyers will defend your case and offer legal advice for your case specifically.