Drunk Driving Felony
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Arrested for Drunk Driving
You should know by now that a DUI arrest is a serious spot to be in. Even if you believe you were fine to get behind the wheel and drive, the law sees it differently. They see you as someone who put other lives in danger and broke the law. They may also see you as someone who deserves having the proverbial book thrown at them – especially if you’ve been arrested before.
Punishment for a DUI arrest varies, but some possible outcomes include:
- Loss of drivers license
- Expensive fines
- Vehicle seizure
- Probation and/or community service
- Substantial increase in vehicle insurance or future denial of insurance coverage
- Misdemeanor or felony conviction
- Alcohol education classes
- Ignition interlock installment on your vehicle
- House arrest
If you were involved in an accident, add to this list civil liability for property damage or injury. If the unthinkable happens and someone dies, you may face a manslaughter, homicide, or murder charge.
Many people know someone who has been charged with a DUI, and very few of those charged can be labeled as “bad people.” They are overwhelmingly people who made a mistake and are now facing the consequences of their bad decision. They may have told you about spending the evening in jail, the embarrassment of having to tell their spouse or employer about it, but they most likely told you that it cost an awful lot of money. Fines begin around $500, but can eventually cost you thousands of dollars. It can take years for you to dig out of the financial burden of being arrested for drunk driving.
Why You Need a DUI Lawyer
In order to be convicted of a DUI charge, it must be proved beyond reasonable doubt that you were drunk at the time you were driving. However, due to videotaped roadside tests, breathalyzers, conversations with arresting officers and more, it is easier to prove your charge. Still, having a lawyer can ease your sentencing in many ways.
- Credibility can be established by your lawyer when facing a judge
- Your sentence or probation may be reduced
- You may be remanded to a diversion program and, upon completion, have your case dismissed
In case you are arrested for DUI, one of the first things you should do is contact an experienced DUI attorney to help you fully understand the charges against you.
About the Author
If you are in the Glen Burnie, Maryland area and have been arrested for drunk driving, please visit the website of Jimeno & Gray to discuss scheduling an initial case consultation.
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