If you are arrested for drunk driving, what happens next depends on the facts and circumstances of your case.
A DUI arrest often results in two separate proceedings:
The first is an administrative hearing about your driving privilege.
This can result in the suspension of your driving privileges.
After your DUI arrest but before this hearing, will typically be given a piece of paper that serves as a temporary driver's license. This paper notifies you of your potential suspension. You should read both sides of this document. The backside will explain what's necessary if you wish to contest the potential administrative suspension of your driving privilege. You should contact a lawyer shortly after your arrest because your time is limited if you wish to contest the potential suspension of your driving privilege.
Separate from the administrative hearing is your criminal case.
If you are convicted after a DUI trial (or should you plead guilty), you face potential jail for as much as a year as well as fines as high as $6000. If you had a previous conviction for DUI, some of the consequences are mandatory and include mandatory jail time.
You also will face other negative repercussions, such as further suspension of your driving privilege or the loss of your driving privilege, as well as potentially increased insurance rates and perhaps an ignition interlock device.
Although people don't realize it, investing in a DUI lawyer frequently can save you trouble and money. There are a couple of reasons for this.A skilled DUI lawyer may be able to prevent or avoid many of the negative consequences in being accused of a DUI and potentially can defeat the case entirely. Even if the lawyer cannot do so, this is a good chance to reduce and minimize potential consequences.
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