DUI Attorney & DWI Lawer Resource Center

Have you been arrested for DUI or DWI? If so, you may be facing serious consequences if you do not take action to protect your rights. Because there are typically two aspects of a drunk driving (DUI) case, you may be penalized with fines, probation, safe driving classes, community service, and other means by the court while also facing disapline from your state department of motor vehicles. This may include the suspension or even revocation of your drivers' license. Obviously this siutuation will greatly affect your ability to run your day to day life as you had in the past. This might include the loss of your job, inability to travel to see friends/family, and your livlihood as a whole.

Now that you understand what is at risk, let's discuss what can be done to prevent all of this. First, you need to take immediate action to save your driving privilege. Most states require that you register or request a drivers' license hearing within 7-10 days from the point of your DUI arrest. That said, simply requesting the hearing does nothing to prevent the suspension of your license. You need to have an experienced DUI defense lawyer by your side to represent you at the hearing. In most cases, this attorney will also represent you in court for the criminal case being prosecuted for DUI. It is the selection of your DUI attorney that will mean the most when it comes to the outcome of your case. The experience and dedicated practice of that attorney is paramount. Be sure to research and learn more about the DUI attorney you may want to hire prior to contacting him/her. Check references and your local Bar Association to learn of any disaplinary action. From that point, negotiate a reasonable price for your case up until the point of trial. Depending on the circumstances of your case and the evidence against you, you ma have the case dismissed or have the charges reduced to a less serious infraction. In either event, you will be far better off by having an experienced DUI attorney your side.