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What happens if you get a DUI?

What happens when you get a DUI depends on whether you have ever been convicted of DUI before, and on the circumstances of your drunk driving arrest. If you have never had a DUI before, the consequences could be as minor as probation, while other DUI convictions can lead to prison time.

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Understanding a DUI Driver’s License Suspension

While many criminal or financial penalties for a DUI require every person arrested for DUI be found guilty at trial, when it comes to a DUI license suspension the law is not as gracious. For a DUI arrest, or for refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test, you are punished before trial by an immediate administrative driver’s license suspension. If you are arrested for DUI, you should consult a DUI attorney to understand the wide ranging consequences on your driver’s license and how to alleviate the effects of a DUI license suspension.

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First DUI: What You Should Know

Although most states categorize a first DUI as a misdemeanor, do not underestimate the serious consequences of your first DUI arrest or conviction. When you are charged with your first DUI or DWI, you need to understand the mandatory sentence or punishments associated with a DUI offense, the nature of a DUI charge, and the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction.

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What is drunk driving and why are drunk driving laws so rigorously enforced?

Drunk driving, sometimes called driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), can stem from two different scenarios under drunk driving laws: the first is when a driver has high blood-alcohol levels, and the second is when a driver is physically impaired by the use of a substance. A drunk driving offense is taken very seriously by authorities because of the excessive number of drunk driving-related deaths that have been reported in recent decades.

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How does a DUI affect your record?

A drunk driving conviction, otherwise known as a DUI or DWI, has two aspects. The first aspect is the administrative drivers license suspension. The second aspect consists of one or more criminal charges. The criminal aspect is governed by criminal law and dictates fines, fees, penalties, sentencing and parole or probation.

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Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI) Law

There are a number of common DUI and DWI law terms that can be helpful to someone who finds themselves arrested for drunk driving. Some of the DUI terms listed here refer to the arrest itself, while others have to do with the legal process that follows. If you need further clarification regarding DUI and DWI law definitions, your DUI attorney can help you better understand the terms that apply to your specific drunk driving case.

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Out-of-State DUI Convictions

Getting an out-of-state DUI can cause more than just headaches. In fact, handling a DUI in another state can cost a significant amount of money, not to mention the worry over how the out-of-state DUI will affect your driver’s license, insurance premiums, and employment prospects. Find the answers to all that and more in the article below.

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