How to Win Your Drunk Driving Case (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781466214378)

If you or a family member has been cited for drunk driving it is not a charge to take lightly. This is a serious matter that needs to be taken seriously. Your job, money, driving privileges, traveling, and freedom are all at stake. Every year in the US over One Million people are charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No matter where you live, a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is a very serious matter. Even first-time offenders are looking at time in jail and probation as well as a driver's license suspension. Drunk-driving is one of the most commonly committed crimes in the Unites States. As a matter of fact, 41 percent of all vehicle accidents involve alcohol and/or drugs, and 3 out of 10 people will face a drunk-driving situation during their lifetime. Drunk driving is referred to as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), depending on the state in which the crime is committed. Each state is responsible for creating its own drunk-driving laws. In every state, it is against the law for people over the age of 21 to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Due to zero tolerance laws, minors under the age of 21 may not drive with any alcohol in their system, even if they are not impaired by alcohol. We show you how to beat the charge and better yet- How to avoid getting charged at all These secrets are known to a very select few law enforcement personnel and are never shared with the general public. Most lawyers have never even heard of these tactics because they are used behind the scenes and are never revealed in open court. DUI convictions are actually comprised of two parts The administrative license suspension and the criminal court case. The administrative part of a DUI arrest is a civil proceeding and deals with your license and driving record. The criminal case deals with penalties, fines, and sentencing Your criminal proceedings begin soon after your DUI arrest. You will be asked to appear at the arraignment, where you will enter a plea. After this comes the trial and sentencing (if convicted). The sentence for DUI may include fines, jail time, probation, community service, and mandatory alcohol counseling or treatment. In certain circumstances, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. There are several factors in a DUI case that may lead to harsher punishments, such as having prior DUI convictions on your record. Driving with an excessively high BAC or refusing to take a chemical test also leads to more severe sentencing. In addition to the criminal penalties, you face consequences in your personal life. Your DUI conviction will remain on your record, and may be a deterrent to future employers. You will also have to purchase high-risk auto insurance in able to drive.

Author: David A. Haggett
ISBN-10: 1466214376
ISBN-13: 9781466214378
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2011
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d