DUI FAQ's
Traffic violations can have serious criminal
consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving
under the influence. A conviction on DUI / DWI charges will
result in fines, driver's license suspension or revocation,
and possibly land you in jail. In addition, your insurance company
may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending
against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as
a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the
witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An
experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult
case.
When arrested for a DUI, your license will be
suspended and your ticket may serve as a temporary permit for
ten days. You only have ten days to request a hearing to invalidate
the suspension. If you contact my firm, at no cost to you and
regardless of your choice of attorneys, my staff will assist
you with the necessary paperwork to preserve your rights to
a Driver's License Hearing.
The most urgent priority is learning where
you stand:
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of
your case?
- Can the charge of DUI be reduced to reckless
driving?
- How does the refusal of a breath test or
the results of the breath test affect your case?
- Can you get a work permit to drive if you
are convicted?
- Is all the evidence against you admissible
in Court?
- Can you avoid a criminal record?
You have several options to possibly resolve
your case:
- Dismissal of the charge
- Reductions to lesser charges
- Motions to suppress evidence
- Plea bargains
- Diversion programs
- Jury trial
