| It is an intimidating sight to see those flashing blue lights | | | | The legal limit of blood alcohol content is.08 percent. |
| in one's rear view mirror for a minor traffic offense. | | | | For drivers under the age of twenty-one the legal limit |
| Seeing those lights for a DUI (Driving Under the | | | | doesn't matter. Even a trace amount of alcohol can |
| Influence) charge is a terrifying experience. A DUI | | | | lead to a DUI conviction for those under the legal age |
| arrest carries severe penalties and may affect a | | | | limit. Repeat offenders find themselves facing even |
| person's ability to gain employment for a long time. | | | | stiffer penalties with higher fines and longer sentences. |
| Many states have implemented plans in an effort to | | | | Due to these severe penalties, it's imperative for the |
| both prevent drunk driving and penalize those who do. | | | | accused to retain an experienced DUI lawyer. A skilled |
| Some of these plans are subtle. For example, Illinois | | | | DUI attorney can negotiate charges and penalties. It is |
| allows the families of those who have been killed by a | | | | possible to gain a "hardship license", but that's almost |
| drunk driver to put up roadside markers. We have all | | | | impossible to do without a good criminal lawyer. |
| seen little crosses and flowers along some of the | | | | Prior to contacting a DUI lawyer, there are certain |
| major roadways in North America. These somber | | | | things a person can do to help their case. Always |
| markers will hopefully remind others of the severity of | | | | remember The Constitution grants citizens the right to |
| their actions, and thus, help prevent such tragedies. | | | | remain silent. Cooperate with the police insofar as |
| A first time offender may find themselves facing a | | | | participating in a roadside sobriety test, but do not offer |
| misdemeanor charge that carries penalties of | | | | any additional information. Do not resist arrest and do |
| suspension of license, possible jail time, and expensive | | | | not protest if the officer confiscates your license. |
| fines. If there's an injury associated with the first | | | | Do not do anything that may result in additional |
| offense, then a person may find themselves facing a | | | | charges or make the situation worse. Even if one has |
| felony. A felony conviction not only carries stiffer | | | | not been drinking, let the DUI lawyer handle any |
| financial and jail time penalties, but can also result in the | | | | misunderstandings. As soon as possible contact a |
| loss of voting privileges for the rest of a person's life. If | | | | criminal lawyer so that they may begin building your |
| the accused is under the age of twenty-one they may | | | | defense. Facing a DUI is horrifying, but those with |
| find themselves without their license for two years in | | | | proper representation do not have to face it alone. |
| addition to other penalties. | | | | |