| Unfortunately, a DUI really is the crime that can happen | | | | Face it. There is nothing more important to the |
| to anyone. Even more unfortunately, some people | | | | average citizen than the right to drive. Without a |
| misguidedly think that going in to their Dui court and | | | | driver's license, the simple things like the ability to go to |
| "facing the music " is the responsible course of action | | | | work, go to the store, and pick up the kids from |
| to take. Most unfortunately, doing so can lead to | | | | daycare become next to impossible. A DUI conviction |
| excessive fines, punishments, and confusion regarding | | | | will result in the loss of your license for anywhere from |
| the charges. Here are the five best reasons for getting | | | | 6 months to the rest of your life! Luckily, a Dui lawyer |
| a criminal attorney to help negotiate you through the | | | | may be able to help you avoid the loss of your license, |
| obstacle course that is your DUI prosecution. | | | | and keep you on the road. |
| 1. A DUI Conviction carries excessive fines. A DUI | | | | 4. A DUI Attorney can help you navigate the |
| Lawyer may be able to reduce the amount of fines | | | | requirements of a DUI conviction, and help you |
| that you will ultimately have to pay. | | | | understand the process. |
| A first time DUI in Tampa, Florida will cost you $1000.00 | | | | Issues with your license, insurance premiums and |
| at the minimum. With enhancements, it quickly goes up | | | | SR-22 forms, court dates, and more. A DUI can leave |
| to over $3,000.00. And this does not include the | | | | you head swirling with requirements. The legal issues |
| increases in insurance premiums, ignition interlock | | | | surrounding a DUI arrest can be equally confusing. How |
| devices, DUI school,, or other court costs and fines. | | | | does the Breathalyzer work? Why did the Officer |
| Getting a lawyer may more than offset the costs he | | | | stop me? Did he have a legal basis to arrest me? |
| can save you financially in the long run. | | | | These questions and more can be answered by a |
| 2. A DUI conviction can be result in substantial time in | | | | qualified Attorney. |
| jail. A DUI Attorney may be able to minimize the | | | | In fact, only half of an attorney's job is in the |
| amount of jail or prison that your DUI conviction | | | | courtroom. The other half involved helping the client |
| requires. | | | | understand what is going on. That is why they call |
| A first time DUI can result in up to 180 days in jail in the | | | | them "counselors". |
| State of Florida. A second or subsequent DUI can net | | | | 5. Finally, a DUI Attorney may be able to help you |
| you 365 in the county. And a DUI that has been | | | | avoided the dreaded DUI conviction entirely. |
| felon-ized can get you 5 years in prison. It is important | | | | A conviction for Drunken Driving is not inevitable just |
| to have a criminal attorney working in your corner to | | | | because you have been arrested for DUI. In many |
| minimize the incarceration time if any the State | | | | cases, an Attorney may be able to help you avoid a |
| Attorney may be seeking. | | | | conviction altogether. This can be done by getting the |
| 3. A DUI conviction can result in the loss of your | | | | charge reduced to a reckless driving, having the |
| driver's license. A DUI Attorney may be able to help | | | | charge dismissed, or winning the case entirely at the |
| you avoid the loss of your license. | | | | trial level. |