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DUI laws – no laughing matter
If you or someone you care about has been arrested for DUI, DWI, or drunk-driving, please contact a skilled DUI lawyer today. Do not delay! Your rights and privileges may be stripped in a matter of days after an arrest – even if this is a first DUI arrest.
DUI laws have become severe in recent years. In fact, more legislation is being passed each year in order to punish those accused of DUI. Currently, the legal limit is .08 percent blood alcohol content (BAC) in all 50 states. However, you can still be arrested and accused of DUI – even if your BAC is lower than .08!
In most states, DUI is a unique offense that generates two separate cases: A court case that can result in fines, penalties and jail time, and an administrative hearing (through your state’s driving bureau – The DMV, MVD and such) that can lead to the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. (Many states only allow a matter of days to pass before your driving privileges are taken away – no questions asked.)
If you feel this “two case system” seems a bit unfair and unconstitutional, you’re not alone. In other criminal cases, a two-pronged attack is deemed to violate your constitutional protection against “double jeopardy.” However, the two cases are allowed in DUI cases because one “case” is an administrative action, and the other “case” is a criminal case. Even so, many DUI lawyers consider drunk-driving law to be the “exception to the Constitution.”
In addition to the increase in DUI laws, DUI penalties have increased. In some areas, those convicted of DUI will have mandatory jail sentences, fines up to $5,000 or $10,000, increased car insurance premiums, driver’s license suspensions of a year or more, mandatory alcohol education programs, and mandatory ignition interlock device installation for years. It’s important to note that many states DO NOT ALLOW EXPUNGEMENT FOR DUI. This means that a conviction will stay with you forever.
So, what can you do if you’ve been arrested for DUI? You can fight!
Your first line of defense against DUI charges is to hire a skilled, experienced DUI lawyer. Make sure the lawyer you hire has handled DUI cases in the past. Why? DUI defense is a complex and technical legal practice that requires years of experience and a comprehensive knowledge of DUI laws and DWI laws. In fact, most attorneys you speak with will tell you that DUI cases are some of the most challenging cases they handle. At DUIlawyers.co, we are here to help you, the accused drunk driver, understand DUI laws in your state. To that end, we supply DUI resources for you and information you need in a time like this.
A skilled DUI lawyer may be able to help you avoid or minimize the charges pending against you in both the administrative action (carried out by the DMV) and the criminal action. The DMV administrative action can be challenged and you may be able to continue driving without suspension. This is a very technical process, and an experienced DUI lawyer is the best person to help you through this process.
In the case of a conviction in the criminal action, an experienced DUI lawyer may be able to minimize the DUI penalties. Your DUI lawyer will seek to challenge each piece of evidence in a DUI case, dismantle the prosecutor’s case, and try to create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors about your guilt.
Most importantly, you must note that your DUI case is nothing to take lightly. It’s important to contact one of our DUIlawyers.co attorneys in your area. What have you got to lose? The consultation is free. Your job, your relationships, your driving privileges, your freedom and your livelihood is on the line. You owe it to yourself and to your family to fight for your rights. Contact a DUI attorney today.
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