| When it comes to dealing with a felony like DUI, it is | | | | 3. Repeated DUI offenses can mean jail time AND |
| necessary to know all the facts surrounding your case | | | | punitive damages - You have to remember that if you |
| and what you can and should do in order to avoid jail | | | | are facing DUI charges that involve aggravating |
| time. | | | | circumstances (i.e. death of people and/or damages to |
| Here are 5 of the most important things you need to | | | | property), you are in danger of spending a significant |
| know about a DUI Felony: | | | | amount of time in jail and of being compelled to pay |
| 1. Hiring great counsel is not optional - If you want to | | | | monetary compensation to the victims. |
| absolutely avoid jail time you must definitely invest in a | | | | 4. Repeated DUI offenses can be grounds for |
| top-notch lawyer who can get you off unscathed. You | | | | permanent revocation of your license - Many repeat |
| might also want to be prepared for a very expensive | | | | DUI convicts are punished, not only through |
| trial because DUI attorneys charge by the hour and | | | | imprisonment and fines, but also by revoking their right |
| they charge a lot. You are not going to find the best | | | | to drive for the rest of their lives or at least for several |
| representation from the yellow pages, you will have to | | | | years. If you have been convicted of DUI more than |
| do a little research. You should consider asking for | | | | twice, there is a possibility that your driver's license will |
| referrals from your relatives or friends who have been | | | | be voided and that you will not be allowed to get |
| in the same position before. | | | | another one for quite some time. |
| 2. Gathering all the facts is imperative - If it is your first | | | | 5. Insurance companies can refuse to insure you after |
| offense, you are highly likely to get away with just a | | | | being convicted of a DUI - Insurance companies are |
| misdemeanor charge. However, if it is your second or | | | | very particular about the type of people they insure. |
| third time, and/or if any injuries or deaths were caused | | | | That is, they usually refuse to insure those who are |
| by your actions, there is a good chance that you will | | | | considered high-risk drivers. If you have been |
| face charges that are more serious. If this is the case, | | | | convicted of a DUI felony, chances are, you will find it |
| you will need all the help you can get such as | | | | hard to get insurance and if you do, it's likely that you |
| witnesses to back up your case and take the stand | | | | would have to pay extremely high premiums. |
| on your behalf. This will require expertise on the part of | | | | The legal ramifications of Driving Under the Influence |
| your counsel and your cooperation in order to be | | | | are numerous and they are not to be taken lightly so |
| possible. | | | | being prepared is of utmost importance. |