| DUI (Driving under the influence) or DWI | | | | Mandatory counseling. |
| (Driving while intoxicated) is regarded as | | | | |
| the most serious misdemeanor offense. In many | | | | Incarceration (even for first timers). |
| cases, repeat offenders are considered | | | | |
| felons. Worst case scenario, the offense can | | | | House arrest. |
| be marked and will forever go on your record, | | | | |
| whereby you will suffer socially and | | | | And in most cases, time in prison. |
| financially. | | | | |
| | | | Most of the proficient and experienced DUI |
| A number of people charged with this offense | | | | attorneys and Criminal Defense Attorney's |
| are not always guilty. Scholarly research | | | | will tell you that the majority of people |
| shows that most of the sobriety tests | | | | charged with DUI/DWI are not irrational |
| performed are inconclusive. In many cases, | | | | juveniles, but average, law-abiding citizens |
| chemical tests, breath analyzers (Intoxilyzer | | | | who were slapped with heavy fines and charges |
| 5000), or infrared breath machines are not | | | | after just two glasses of wine. As laws get |
| considered valid. Many of the field sobriety | | | | tougher, equally tough are the criminal |
| tests performed to judge whether the driver's | | | | lawyers who can tackle most of the charges. |
| motor skills are impaired are considered | | | | Do not go to an average lawyer who might |
| faulty, as they are not performed uniformly | | | | naively expose you to more liabilities. DUI |
| and in many cases the police officers | | | | DWI offenses are ugly, and if not handled |
| improperly guide and instruct the person. In | | | | correctly, the charges can accumulate. |
| the hands of an adept criminal lawyer or a | | | | |
| DUI lawyer who can argue the credibility of | | | | If you are wrongly charged, by law you have |
| the tests, you can avoid the damages that DUI | | | | no reason to be facing charges. So remember |
| charges may bring. DUI Lawyers can also | | | | the law is on your side. Hire an excellent |
| obtain a pre-trial ruling through which the | | | | criminal lawyer with whom you can go through |
| sobriety tests can be excluded from being | | | | all of the details of the trial. Discuss |
| produced as evidence on the grounds of lack | | | | with them the reason for the charges, and all |
| of a adequate scientific analysis. | | | | possible allegations and charges that the |
| | | | opposing counsel might throw at you. Also try |
| Effects of DUI charges: | | | | to find outstanding character witnesses who |
| | | | will stand by you. Therefore, it is important |
| Guaranteed suspension of driver license and | | | | to hire a knowledgeable DUI lawyer who will |
| driving privileges. In some cases, if you | | | | guide you in the preparation for the trial |
| hold driver licenses in more than one | | | | and make you aware of all the penalties you |
| state, you can lose both. Suspension can last | | | | may face. |
| anywhere from 90 days to 5 years. | | | | |
| | | | It is important to avoid drunk-driving at any |
| Your vehicle can be sent for impounding. | | | | cost; but if you have already been charged, |
| | | | it is imperative that you act quickly. As |
| Probation. | | | | soon as you are charged with the misdemeanor, |
| | | | contact a skilled DUI Defense Attorney who |
| Time doing Community Service. | | | | can help you avoid the harsh penalties. For |
| | | | skilled and expert advice from a San Jose DUI |
| Heavy fines. | | | | defense attorney, contact Lipton Law Offices |
| | | | today. |