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What to do after a DUI Arrest?

If you, or a loved one, have been arrested for driving under the influence (drunk driving), you are probably worried about DUI penalties, jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, having a permanent criminal record, or your ability to assert any and all defenses. The Law Offices of Ross Green has the experience necessary to help you navigate through the difficult questions which result from a DUI arrest.

Potential Penalties for Driving Under the Influence
• Jail Time (48 Hours – 1 Year)
• Fines ($390 - $1,000, plus assessments)
• Driver’s License Suspension or Revocation (Six months- 3 Years)
• Increased Vehicle Insurance Premiums
• Informal/Formal Probation (3 -5 Years)
• DUI Driving School (12 Weeks – 30 Months)
• Suspension or Revocation of Professional Licenses
• Interlock Ignition Device
• Permanent Criminal Record

Common Defenses to DUI Arrests
• Illegal Traffic Stop
• Failure to Give Miranda Warnings
• Inadequate Explanation or Administration of Field Sobriety Tests
• Improper Preservation of Breath or Blood Sample
• Inadequately Calibrated or Maintained Breath Machine
• No Visible Impairment in Driving Ability
• Lack of Signs of Intoxication
• Failure to Give the Breath or Blood Test Admonition

Avoid DUI Penalties
• Jail Time- Actual jail time can often be avoided through alternative sentences such as community service, alcohol treatment, electronic monitoring or work furlough. If fighting your case at trial is not the best alternative, consult with your attorney regarding any available options.
• Fines/Fees- Fines for DUIs are expensive. Often times, financial penalties can be reduced with a proper plea bargain or a negotiation of the payoff period.
• Driver’s License Suspension- A DUI arrest automatically suspends your driver’s license. You have a right to have a lawyer represent you at any and all DMV hearings but you must set a hearing within 10 days of your arrest. Finding an attorney in a timely manner can assist you in preventing lengthy and unnecessary suspensions.


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