Total costs of a DUI: The total costs of a DUI may include fees, legal expenses, bail, towing and other charges. There are other intangible "costs" as well, namely increased insurance premiums, difficulties in renting housing, and the negative stigma associated during a job search. For more information please call: (317) 522-1953 and visit www.duiindianapolis.com Are you facing DUI charges in Indianapolis? This presentation will help you to better understand the total cost associated with a DWI defense. First thing we should cover is the fact that DUI charges are quite serious. We strongly encourage you to seek the services of an attorney specializing in DUI law when facing DUI charges. To that end, it is important you realize the two most common ways that attorneys charge for their services: 1. Flat fee retainer: this covers all the costs of basic representation. 2. Hourly fee: simply stated they bill time against your case and tally the total up and this arrives at your fee. So one of the things we can advise, it’s extremely important to get a written estimate from an attorney prior to hiring them. Make sure you have a signed agreement outlining all specific terms. Keep a copy of your records. And bear in mind fees typically do not include additional representation as required by an appeal. Let's talk about the other potential costs. An expert witness in your case may cost from $2000 and beyond. Fines and penalties can run between $300 to $1200 and more. Retrials and ...