Getting behind the wheel while being intoxicated, is a pretty bad idea, no matter how you may look at it. Furthermore, a person can be driving under the influence of not only alcohol – drugs and illegal substances may also mess with our mind and transform us into a genuine danger on the road. However, sadly, the official statistical data clearly demonstrates that too many people neglect their safety and the safety of others, seeing how only in California about 200 000 people are arrested for driving under the influence every single year. Many of them are also driving under the influence of drugs.
With that said, when it comes to drugs, most people consider that only substances such as cocaine, cannabis, heroin and the like may be deemed as drugs. It is not necessarily so – drugs can just as easily be legal. See, in order for it to be a drug, it should mess with one’s mind and affect his ability to think clearly and to make decisions in line with the circumstances. And there are plenty of legal things that can do just that, especially if a person is constantly abusing them.
For example, not so long ago, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) released new comprehensive guidelines regarding the very popular sleeping pills called Ambien. Ambien pills are primarily manufactured by Sanofi, but are also redistributed under other names – Edluar from Media Pharmaceuticals as well as Zolpimist from NovaDel Pharma. The drug comes with certain side effects and, unfortunately, it is not the only kind of sleeping pills out there that could prove to be delivering such detrimental effects on one’s mind. Despite the efforts of FDA and other authorities, such pills are becoming only more and more popular.
The new scientific studies clearly demonstrate that the above-mentioned sleeping pill has a very prolonged effect and really stays in a person’s system for a very long time, which is why the FDA is so concerned. FDA also recommends the healthcare professionals, who are prescribing the above-mentioned drugs, to lower the dosage two times for women, because of the possible side effects and how long it will stay in their systems. Furthermore, odds are, very soon the FDA will also recommend to lower the dosage for men as well.
Most of the studies clearly demonstrated that the vast majority of people who are using sleeping pills regularly (about 40 million people all over the country) are generally affected by morning drowsiness. This can be a devastating factor. Just think about it – these people need to go to work early in the morning. They are drowsy and therefore are not paying attention to what is happening on the road. Furthermore, their reaction time is also significantly slowed down and they will not be able to respond effectively to an extreme traffic situation.
Furthermore, some of the healthcare experts insist that driving to work the morning after you have taken the sleeping pills is very much similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. Hence, in case that you are going to be pulled over by the law enforcement officers and they will have reasons to believe that you are driving under the influence of those pills, there is a big chance that you are going to be facing the very same penalties as the DUI offenders. If that is going to happen, the best way to make sure that you avoid the most severe punishment would be hiring a qualified as well as genuinely experienced Seattle DUI lawyer.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Bail Bonds And DUI Defense Attorney – Know The Difference
The modern society and people living in it are far from being perfect indeed. After all, one way or the other, we are bound to make mistakes. Still, at times, the mistakes we make may really have a genuinely negative impact on people around us. Some of those mistakes are breaking the law and legislation and people are punished accordingly. However, in case that you will be arrested for Seattle DUI or any other criminal offense, you are going to be booked, processed and then sent to jail. There you will need to wait for the upcoming trial. However, the wait may be a pretty long one indeed. Depending on circumstances of the criminal offense, you may have to wait weeks or even months. Of course, you will not want to spend all that time behind bars. Still, there is a possibility to be released if a bail will be posted for you.
Needless to say, bail is the best way to go if you do not want to wait in jail for the trial. Still, the amount of money for the bail could be pretty expensive. It is usually determined by the court and the judge will take into consideration the details of the crime, your criminal history, your financial state as well as the possibility of you fleeing before the court date. The amount of money should be just enough to make the defendant return to the court on the date of the trial. In certain cases, when the crime is severe, the judge will deny the right to post bail, but in most Seattle DUI cases that are not as serious, you will get an opportunity to walk away if you will pay the sum determined by the court. Of course, not all of us have such money and we are forced to consider the services of the so-called bail bondsmen. Now these guys are basically lenders – they will charge you with a 10 percent non-refundable fee in most of the cases and, after you are going to provide them with a retainer, they are going to pay the money necessary to get you out of jail.
Still, most of the Seattle bail bondsmen are going to try and make the most from the deal and therefore will provide you with some harsh terms and conditions. You can, of course, accept them, but you will end up paying a small fortune afterwards. Hence, in case that you are hoping to really benefit the ideal option, we simply cannot help but recommend you to definitely get in touch with a qualified as well as experienced criminal defense attorney. Such a lawyer will know how to find the best bondsman, the best deal and, most importantly, will aid in saving a lot of your money. The legal representative will tell you how the bail works and what you will need to do in order to get the most from the deal.
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Needless to say, bail is the best way to go if you do not want to wait in jail for the trial. Still, the amount of money for the bail could be pretty expensive. It is usually determined by the court and the judge will take into consideration the details of the crime, your criminal history, your financial state as well as the possibility of you fleeing before the court date. The amount of money should be just enough to make the defendant return to the court on the date of the trial. In certain cases, when the crime is severe, the judge will deny the right to post bail, but in most Seattle DUI cases that are not as serious, you will get an opportunity to walk away if you will pay the sum determined by the court. Of course, not all of us have such money and we are forced to consider the services of the so-called bail bondsmen. Now these guys are basically lenders – they will charge you with a 10 percent non-refundable fee in most of the cases and, after you are going to provide them with a retainer, they are going to pay the money necessary to get you out of jail.
Still, most of the Seattle bail bondsmen are going to try and make the most from the deal and therefore will provide you with some harsh terms and conditions. You can, of course, accept them, but you will end up paying a small fortune afterwards. Hence, in case that you are hoping to really benefit the ideal option, we simply cannot help but recommend you to definitely get in touch with a qualified as well as experienced criminal defense attorney. Such a lawyer will know how to find the best bondsman, the best deal and, most importantly, will aid in saving a lot of your money. The legal representative will tell you how the bail works and what you will need to do in order to get the most from the deal.
The Seattle DUI Experts
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Body Cameras And How They Are Used By The Law Enforcement Authorities
Body cameras and their usage by the police officers, although seemingly effective, represent quite a controversial topic for the modern society.
With that said, a relatively recent incident involved two officers in a shooting and they both were wearing body cameras during the incident. The two officers were responding to a call – a woman with some sort of knife was spotted by witnesses. When the officers arrived on scene, a shooting occurred. The woman was injured and taken to a hospital. She later died because of the wounds she got during the shooting.
Both of the officers discharged their weapons and this is now the subject of the active investigation. Officers were wearing their body cameras during the incident and these cameras were already taken from them. All the videos from those cameras will be downloaded and thoroughly analyzed by the investigators. Furthermore, the police is also investigating all security cameras that were recording the scene from various angles on sight. The body cameras along with all the gathered info from other sources will help the investigators come to a definitive conclusion.
The usage of body cameras by the law enforcement authorities and police officers has been quite controversial for the last couple of years. On the one hand, the society is very enthusiastic about the idea and really hopes that this innovation will help keep peace and improve the overall quality of the police services. On the other hand, the law enforcement authorities themselves and some of the civilian rights groups, such as the ACLU – the American Civil Liberties Union are expressing their concerns about those body cams as well.
Namely, the ACLU sent a huge open letter to the law enforcement authorities stating that the body cameras use by the police are neglecting civil rights. After all, these cameras are going to record everything that is happening around the police officers and therefore will violate the rights for privacy. Hence, the purpose of those cameras to make the police officers’ service all the more transparent is becoming obsolete.
However, San Diego that adopted body cameras earlier and the official statistical data clearly demonstrates that the number of the overall complaints filed against the law enforcement officers significantly decreased. Namely, it resulted in an 88% decline, which is a very good result. Furthermore, studies also demonstrated that the police officers were using force much less and namely there was a registered 60% decline, which is also a great thing. Body cameras prove to be genuinely beneficial.
Nevertheless, there is also controversy in San Diego on the matter as well. After all, all the data and all the records from the body cameras are not being demonstrated to the public if these are subjects of the police investigation. Needless to say, such controversy raises plenty of questions. First of all, will all that data from the body cameras really mess up the investigation? Should the law enforcement officers be allowed to turn off the cameras when they choose to? Should the police use that video to hold other law enforcement officers liable for their actions? Should the police allow the videos from body cams to be transferred to social media as well as the TV? Who needs to have full access to the videos? Finally, what should be the length of the footage kept on the body cameras?
The ACLU letter received a quick response from the mayor of Seattle. Even though the Seattle PD previously declared that the department will not be releasing the footage to the public, the mayor said that in certain individual cases the footage may be released, but it largely depends on the circumstances. For instance, if the footage will help in dealing with sensitive matters and will stop the city from delving into violence, it will be released without any doubts, However, if we are talking about cases of domestic violence as well as rape victims and other similar matters, the footage does not need to be released to public. There was a relatively recent incident when a police officer was responding to a call and his body camera captured a domestic conflict between the victim and the abuser. This footage will prove to be invaluable in court, but it does not have to be shared with anyone else – the mayor is certain of it.
Moreover, the mayor claims that releasing all that footage online in real time will make people fear calling the police to begin with and this is the last thing that he actually wants. However, the police chief assured everyone that the footage will be delivered to the Police Commission of the city as well as its inspection general in case this will be necessary.
Yet, the ACLU representatives are claiming that they never wanted all the videos to be released. They meant only the videos that are demonstrating police misconduct as well as interactions with the law enforcement officers that may demonstrate the violation of civil rights.
One way or the other, despite how beneficial the body cameras may seem at first, there is also a negative side to them. After all, seeing how everything is recorded in real time, the police officer may at times be reluctant to act and civilians may be reluctant to report crimes, knowing that they will be recorded. It is a very sensitive matter that requires more thinking.
The Seattle DUI Experts
With that said, a relatively recent incident involved two officers in a shooting and they both were wearing body cameras during the incident. The two officers were responding to a call – a woman with some sort of knife was spotted by witnesses. When the officers arrived on scene, a shooting occurred. The woman was injured and taken to a hospital. She later died because of the wounds she got during the shooting.
Both of the officers discharged their weapons and this is now the subject of the active investigation. Officers were wearing their body cameras during the incident and these cameras were already taken from them. All the videos from those cameras will be downloaded and thoroughly analyzed by the investigators. Furthermore, the police is also investigating all security cameras that were recording the scene from various angles on sight. The body cameras along with all the gathered info from other sources will help the investigators come to a definitive conclusion.
The usage of body cameras by the law enforcement authorities and police officers has been quite controversial for the last couple of years. On the one hand, the society is very enthusiastic about the idea and really hopes that this innovation will help keep peace and improve the overall quality of the police services. On the other hand, the law enforcement authorities themselves and some of the civilian rights groups, such as the ACLU – the American Civil Liberties Union are expressing their concerns about those body cams as well.
Namely, the ACLU sent a huge open letter to the law enforcement authorities stating that the body cameras use by the police are neglecting civil rights. After all, these cameras are going to record everything that is happening around the police officers and therefore will violate the rights for privacy. Hence, the purpose of those cameras to make the police officers’ service all the more transparent is becoming obsolete.
However, San Diego that adopted body cameras earlier and the official statistical data clearly demonstrates that the number of the overall complaints filed against the law enforcement officers significantly decreased. Namely, it resulted in an 88% decline, which is a very good result. Furthermore, studies also demonstrated that the police officers were using force much less and namely there was a registered 60% decline, which is also a great thing. Body cameras prove to be genuinely beneficial.
Nevertheless, there is also controversy in San Diego on the matter as well. After all, all the data and all the records from the body cameras are not being demonstrated to the public if these are subjects of the police investigation. Needless to say, such controversy raises plenty of questions. First of all, will all that data from the body cameras really mess up the investigation? Should the law enforcement officers be allowed to turn off the cameras when they choose to? Should the police use that video to hold other law enforcement officers liable for their actions? Should the police allow the videos from body cams to be transferred to social media as well as the TV? Who needs to have full access to the videos? Finally, what should be the length of the footage kept on the body cameras?
The ACLU letter received a quick response from the mayor of Seattle. Even though the Seattle PD previously declared that the department will not be releasing the footage to the public, the mayor said that in certain individual cases the footage may be released, but it largely depends on the circumstances. For instance, if the footage will help in dealing with sensitive matters and will stop the city from delving into violence, it will be released without any doubts, However, if we are talking about cases of domestic violence as well as rape victims and other similar matters, the footage does not need to be released to public. There was a relatively recent incident when a police officer was responding to a call and his body camera captured a domestic conflict between the victim and the abuser. This footage will prove to be invaluable in court, but it does not have to be shared with anyone else – the mayor is certain of it.
Moreover, the mayor claims that releasing all that footage online in real time will make people fear calling the police to begin with and this is the last thing that he actually wants. However, the police chief assured everyone that the footage will be delivered to the Police Commission of the city as well as its inspection general in case this will be necessary.
Yet, the ACLU representatives are claiming that they never wanted all the videos to be released. They meant only the videos that are demonstrating police misconduct as well as interactions with the law enforcement officers that may demonstrate the violation of civil rights.
One way or the other, despite how beneficial the body cameras may seem at first, there is also a negative side to them. After all, seeing how everything is recorded in real time, the police officer may at times be reluctant to act and civilians may be reluctant to report crimes, knowing that they will be recorded. It is a very sensitive matter that requires more thinking.
The Seattle DUI Experts
Friday, October 28, 2016
Can Tom Hanks And His Wife Be Charged For Their Son’s Alleged Drunk Driving?
Terry Moogan is claiming that one of the most popular Hollywood actors Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson need to be held responsible for the fact that their son Chet Hanks was allowed to operate their vehicle even though he was “driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol”. Moogan has suffered a whiplash as well as a brain trauma in the accident that took place back in February after he hit his head on the dashboard. In his lawsuit Moogan claimed that both Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were negligent and, even though they knew that their son Chet is a habitual drugs and alcohol user, they nevertheless allowed him to drive their car.
With that said, Chet Hanks himself tweeted a while ago that he was using too much drugs, namely cocaine and that this fact turned into a genuine problem, so he was doing his best to stop. Some time ago he tweeted that he finally hit his six months sobriety mark and that things are going pretty well for him.
Even though Moogan is claiming that Chet Hanks was driving under the influence, the law enforcement authorities were not called to the scene. This means that there are no records of Hanks being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, no police reports or tests – nothing, except for the words of Moogan himself.
Furthermore, one must keep in mind that Chet Hanks is also 25 years old. This means that his parents cannot be held responsible for his actions. According to the law, parents may be charged for something their child might have done only in case the child is under 18 years of age or is a dependent. Well, surely, Chet Hanks, who already has a great career of his own, cannot be viewed as a dependent in any way. Even though Moogan is trying to build his lawsuit around the fact that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were not supposed to allow their son to drive their car knowing about his drug abuse in the past, the overall case is very weak and will not succeed.
One way or the other, being arrested for driving under the influence is not the kind of experience that you would like to go through. However, in case a law enforcement officer is pulling you over and you had a small beer a couple of miles ago, do not panic. First of all, keep in mind that you are not obligated to answer any of the law enforcement officer’s questions. Instead, you can politely tell him or her that you would like to consult your DUI lawyer first, since it is your right.
In addition, keep in mind that having BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) below the .08 threshold is not illegal and simply explains why your breath may smell of alcohol.
Secondly, the law enforcement officer is going to want you to submit yourself to field sobriety tests. These are fairly simple – you will need to touch your nose with your finger, walk a straight line, recite the alphabet backwards and so on. You do not have the right to consult your legal representative prior to the tests, but you do have the right to refuse to submit yourself to those. After all, the law enforcement officer may be quite subjective when it comes to these tests and you may have concerns that he or she is going to make a decision purely in line with subjective considerations.
Then there is the breathalyzer test. The law enforcement officers are commonly using this test in order to determine whether or not you were drinking. In case you are not yet arrested, you have the right to refuse to submit yourself to this test. Nevertheless, one way or the other, in case you are arrested, you will need to go through the test during the arrest and afterwards as well.
Finally, there is the blood test, which is the most accurate form of testing out there. In case you feel that your BAC does not surpass the legal threshold, it means that the blood test is the ideal choice for you. It will give the most accurate results and the sample will be preserved under special conditions, so your legal representative is going to have access to it in the future. You are obligated to submit yourself for this test in case the law enforcement officers have valid reasons to believe that you were actually driving under the influence. Should you refuse, the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) is going to suspend your driving privileges for a term of one year. This decision does not rely on the outcome of the DUI criminal proceedings. Of course, you could argue with that decision, but you will need to do so within 10 days after the arrest, otherwise you risk losing your license.
It is very important for you to understand that regardless of whether you were arrested for a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI, the legal consequences can be genuinely severe. Especially if you were involved in a DUI accident. We are talking about having to pay expensive fines, being obligated to attend alcohol or drug awareness classes, being obligated to perform community service, having to install the ignition interlock device, losing your driving privileges and even being incarcerated. That is right – there is always a possibility to spend time behind the bars in county jail or state prison.
Furthermore, think about the impact of DUI criminal records on your life – you may risk losing your job, being expelled from college, family conflicts and so much more. Therefore, it is apparent that in case you were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or any kind of illegal substances, the very first thing that you will need to do would be getting in touch with a qualified as well as genuinely experienced legal representative at the earliest opportunity.
The Seattle DUI Experts
With that said, Chet Hanks himself tweeted a while ago that he was using too much drugs, namely cocaine and that this fact turned into a genuine problem, so he was doing his best to stop. Some time ago he tweeted that he finally hit his six months sobriety mark and that things are going pretty well for him.
Even though Moogan is claiming that Chet Hanks was driving under the influence, the law enforcement authorities were not called to the scene. This means that there are no records of Hanks being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, no police reports or tests – nothing, except for the words of Moogan himself.
Furthermore, one must keep in mind that Chet Hanks is also 25 years old. This means that his parents cannot be held responsible for his actions. According to the law, parents may be charged for something their child might have done only in case the child is under 18 years of age or is a dependent. Well, surely, Chet Hanks, who already has a great career of his own, cannot be viewed as a dependent in any way. Even though Moogan is trying to build his lawsuit around the fact that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were not supposed to allow their son to drive their car knowing about his drug abuse in the past, the overall case is very weak and will not succeed.
One way or the other, being arrested for driving under the influence is not the kind of experience that you would like to go through. However, in case a law enforcement officer is pulling you over and you had a small beer a couple of miles ago, do not panic. First of all, keep in mind that you are not obligated to answer any of the law enforcement officer’s questions. Instead, you can politely tell him or her that you would like to consult your DUI lawyer first, since it is your right.
In addition, keep in mind that having BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) below the .08 threshold is not illegal and simply explains why your breath may smell of alcohol.
Secondly, the law enforcement officer is going to want you to submit yourself to field sobriety tests. These are fairly simple – you will need to touch your nose with your finger, walk a straight line, recite the alphabet backwards and so on. You do not have the right to consult your legal representative prior to the tests, but you do have the right to refuse to submit yourself to those. After all, the law enforcement officer may be quite subjective when it comes to these tests and you may have concerns that he or she is going to make a decision purely in line with subjective considerations.
Then there is the breathalyzer test. The law enforcement officers are commonly using this test in order to determine whether or not you were drinking. In case you are not yet arrested, you have the right to refuse to submit yourself to this test. Nevertheless, one way or the other, in case you are arrested, you will need to go through the test during the arrest and afterwards as well.
Finally, there is the blood test, which is the most accurate form of testing out there. In case you feel that your BAC does not surpass the legal threshold, it means that the blood test is the ideal choice for you. It will give the most accurate results and the sample will be preserved under special conditions, so your legal representative is going to have access to it in the future. You are obligated to submit yourself for this test in case the law enforcement officers have valid reasons to believe that you were actually driving under the influence. Should you refuse, the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) is going to suspend your driving privileges for a term of one year. This decision does not rely on the outcome of the DUI criminal proceedings. Of course, you could argue with that decision, but you will need to do so within 10 days after the arrest, otherwise you risk losing your license.
It is very important for you to understand that regardless of whether you were arrested for a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI, the legal consequences can be genuinely severe. Especially if you were involved in a DUI accident. We are talking about having to pay expensive fines, being obligated to attend alcohol or drug awareness classes, being obligated to perform community service, having to install the ignition interlock device, losing your driving privileges and even being incarcerated. That is right – there is always a possibility to spend time behind the bars in county jail or state prison.
Furthermore, think about the impact of DUI criminal records on your life – you may risk losing your job, being expelled from college, family conflicts and so much more. Therefore, it is apparent that in case you were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or any kind of illegal substances, the very first thing that you will need to do would be getting in touch with a qualified as well as genuinely experienced legal representative at the earliest opportunity.
The Seattle DUI Experts
Friday, June 10, 2016
Definition Of Sacramento DUI Felony Charges
Most people, who were driving under the influence of alcohol, will be facing misdemeanor DUI charges. Almost 200 000 individuals are being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol every single year and the vast majority of these people is charged with misdemeanors. First of all, it is important to understand that person can be charged with Sacramento DUI only if his or her BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) equals or surpasses the .08% limit. Furthermore, it is also important to understand that if there were no aggravating circumstances and you were simply pulled over for a checkup, in case it will be established that you were operating your vehicle under the influence of alcohol, you will be charged with a misdemeanor DUI. Even for your second and third time DUIs you are going to be facing misdemeanor charges. However, should you commit the fourth DUI crime in Sacramento within 10 years after your third arrest, you will be charged with a felony and it is a much more consequential situation for you.
In case a person was grossly negligent, chances are, he or she may be charged with a second degree murder. This is a very serious verdict and one that implies harsh legal penalties. If you had prior DUI convictions, you may also be charged with a felony, depending on the circumstances of all your previous crimes.
Felony DUI implies harsh legal punishment. First of all, we are talking about thousands of dollars in fines, but it is not the worst of it. Felony DUIs are usually punishable by several years in state prison, so you will have to spend a whole lot of time behind bars. In addition, your driving privileges will be suspended for up to 5 years and you will be labeled as a traffic offender for three years as well. In addition, you will have to attend the DUI awareness classes for up to 30 months and perform community service. It is crucial for all people to try and do something about the felony DUI charges. The only right way to do that is to hire a qualified as well as genuinely experienced Sacramento DUI attorney, who will have what it takes to represent you in court.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Prescription Medications And DUI Charges You Didn't Know About
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With that said, even if you are driving under the influence of prescription drugs, such as Vicodin, Dolophine, Demerol or Oxycontin, chances are, you may also be arrested for driving under the influence. See, the active substances in those remedies are extremely psychoactive. This means that these drugs, although absolutely legal and prescribed by your healthcare expert, may reduce you awareness, slow down your reaction time, make you lose concentration and focus and will put other drivers, passengers as well as pedestrians in danger.
Prescription drugs, especially the ones that are designed for pain relief as well as sleeping pills, are extremely dangerous for drivers and it is best to avoid using them before getting behind the wheel. In fact, you will be surprised, but the official statistical data clearly demonstrates that more and more people these days are arrested for driving under the influence of prescription drugs and not alcohol or illegal substances. In addition, some people believe that the penalties for driving under the influence of prescription drugs are less severe. Nevertheless, the fact that you have a prescription from a healthcare professional does not make matters more straightforward. Even if it is a first time DUI offense and a misdemeanor one, you may still lose your driving privileges. Furthermore, you will have to pay expensive fines, attend DUI classes, perform community service and even, depending on the circumstances, will be sentenced to county jail.
If you were charged with driving under the influence of prescription medication, it is imperative not to lose any time. The first thing you will want to do would be getting touch with a qualified and experienced DUI attorney at the earliest opportunity. If you want to get a reduced sentence or would like to get the case dismissed to begin with, only a good legal representative is going to help you do so within the very least amount of time possible.
Learn About Long-Term DUI Consequences And How To Deal With Them
If you were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, your primary concerns will be about the immediate consequences of your action. After all, the law enforcement authorities are not too forgiving when it comes to DUIs. In case your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) equals or surpasses the .08% threshold, you risk losing your driving privileges. Furthermore, you will have to pay expensive fines, the court will want you to attend an approved DUI school, you will need to perform community service and, depending on the circumstances of the crime, will even be sentenced to county jail.
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With that said, even though all of the above-mentioned penalties are genuinely serious, we do not always realize that the long-term consequences of DUI are just as frightening. First of all, if you are a commercial driver, it means that losing your driving privileges will imply losing your job. Furthermore, not that many employers will be happy to hire a person with a previous DUI conviction. Indeed, finding a job with DUI criminal records is very difficult – all potential employers are going to make a background check first. In addition, it will be more difficult for you to get any kind of loan from the bank, since banks are very particular about their conditions.
Moreover, if you were about to get a professional license (healthcare practitioner, attorney and so no), there is a huge chance that you will not be able to get it with a previous DUI conviction. If you are trying to get into college, a DUI conviction is not going to do you any good. Furthermore, if you are already in college, a DUI conviction can get you expelled. Do not forget that in case you were convicted for DUI, you will need to get yourself a new insurance. We are talking about the SR22 insurance – it was specifically designed for high risk drivers, including the DUI offenders. Not only is it a very vague insurance that is not extremely beneficial – it will also cost you nearly three times as much as your standard insurance policy.
Therefore, you should understand that the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are just as severe and harsh as the immediate ones. In case you or your loved ones were charged with DUI, it is imperative to find a lawyer, who will be able to represent you in court. Even if it is your first time DUI and a misdemeanor one as well, it is imperative to make sure that the DUI conviction is not going to have a negative impact on your day to day living and only a good attorney can do that.
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Moreover, if you were about to get a professional license (healthcare practitioner, attorney and so no), there is a huge chance that you will not be able to get it with a previous DUI conviction. If you are trying to get into college, a DUI conviction is not going to do you any good. Furthermore, if you are already in college, a DUI conviction can get you expelled. Do not forget that in case you were convicted for DUI, you will need to get yourself a new insurance. We are talking about the SR22 insurance – it was specifically designed for high risk drivers, including the DUI offenders. Not only is it a very vague insurance that is not extremely beneficial – it will also cost you nearly three times as much as your standard insurance policy.
Therefore, you should understand that the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are just as severe and harsh as the immediate ones. In case you or your loved ones were charged with DUI, it is imperative to find a lawyer, who will be able to represent you in court. Even if it is your first time DUI and a misdemeanor one as well, it is imperative to make sure that the DUI conviction is not going to have a negative impact on your day to day living and only a good attorney can do that.
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