DUI Attorney Info

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What is DUI?

Driving under the influence (DUI), also called "drunk driving," refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which an individual cannot drive safely.  Since May, 2007, all the state statutes are consistent and have set this limit at .08% for adults who are at least 21 years old.

It is interesting to note that a person can also be charged with DUI if he or she operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of any amount of alcohol or drugs, or a mixture of the two, which makes the person unable to safely operate the vehicle that he or she is driving.  What this essentially means is that an adult can actually receive a DUI with a blood alcohol content level that is less than .08%.

Why Do I Need a DUI Attorney?

Even if you did in fact drink and drive in an unsafe manner, a DUI attorney may be able to help minimize your legal difficulties and maximize your opportunities to move forward toward a more positive future.  A DUI criminal defense attorney helps to equalize the balance of power between the defendant and the prosecution and help maintain the constitutional rights that are guaranteed to all criminal defendants.

Getting arrested for DUI can elicit feelings of embarrassment, fear, anger, and depression.  Individuals from all walks of life have been arrested for drunk driving.  Keep in mind that the more control you take over in your life now, including educating yourself about current DUI laws, the greater peace of mind you will probably experience after your DUI.  Due to the fact that you are in a vulnerable position, moreover, it seems to make a lot of sense for you to consult with a DUI lawyer you can trust and who will "fight" for your legal rights.

Every state now has more stringent DUI fines and penalties in place to help prevent people from drinking and driving.  Examples of such penalties include the following:

• Jail time.
• The installation of an ignition interlock device.
• Probation.
• A suspended driver’s license.
• Vehicle impoundment.
• Substantial fines and court fees (sometimes in excess of $5,000).
• Mandatory alcohol education classes (at your expense).
• Community service.

Even for a first DUI arrest and conviction, you could lose your job, experience possible restrictions on your interstate and international travel, lose your driver’s license, and experience insurance coverage problems.

The positive news, on the contrary, is that you can quite possibly avoid all or most of these fines and penalties by hiring a DUI attorney.

Have you been charged with DUI?  A local DUI lawyer may be able to help you fight the charges against you and save your driver’s license.  Just fill out the form below to talk with a local DUI lawyer or call (877) 246-8058 to get in contact with a DUI attorney.

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Disclaimer

This website, About Getting Sober, is owned and managed by Integrity Business Systems and Solutions.  The information provided on About Getting Sober is for informational purposes only.  Neither Integrity Business Systems and Solutions nor About Getting Sober renders medical or legal advice or professional services.

The contents of About Getting Sober are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship.  The outcome of a legal action necessarily depends on the facts and circumstances particular to that action and, as a consequence, results will be different from case to case.

What is more, every once-in-a-while, the DUI laws change and the information on About Getting Sober may not reflect the most current changes.  No individual should rely upon or act upon any information contained on this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney.

Total DUI is a paid affiliate of About Getting Sober.  Total DUI is in no way affiliated with and makes no representations as to the content of this site.  Total DUI makes no representations as to the quality or qualifications of its sponsoring attorneys.

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