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DUI: How It Can Affect Your Future And How An Attorney Can Help
Call Florence Office
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    • David M. Smith
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The consequences of a D.U.I. arrest are widespread and far-reaching. A conviction for D.U.I. can take away your driving privileges, lead to larger fines, and more time in jail. Finding employment or quality insurance coverage for your car and home may also become more challenging.

An experienced D.U.I. defense attorney is the key to protecting yourself when faced with the overwhelming penalties of a charge for driving under the influence or while intoxicated by alcohol or other drugs. The following are among the areas that can be affected by a D.U.I. arrest:

Personal Accident Insurance Coverage: An experienced attorney knows to get your P.A.I. claim restored or reinstated so you can get back to work and get some financial compensation for expenses you may have incurred.

Fines and Vehicle Impoundment for D.U.I. Conviction: Accidents happen, but D.U.I. is not one of them. If you are convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it can lead to significant fines and vehicle impoundment. If your car is impounded, you will be forced to give up your freedom and are limited in how you can take care of yourself while in jail.

Driving Privileges: A conviction for a D.U.I. charge can lead to lost driving privileges and higher insurance premiums. The consequences are far-reaching as your family, and employment opportunities may be forever altered. If you are convicted of D.U.I., your ability to obtain another driver’s license may be limited or suspended by the D.M.V., further restricting your freedom to continue with important work activities.

Hiring a qualified attorney with experience handling these issues can help ensure that these consequences are minimized or avoided altogether and that your legal rights are protected.
A DUI arrest can have a devastating effect on your life, both immediately and over the long term. As such, you must be fully aware of your legal rights and the consequences of a conviction.

The knowledgeable protection that an attorney can provide is invaluable when deciding whether or not to take action against your license. For example, non-citizens convicted of a D.U.I. can be deported from the United States. Hiring an attorney familiar with these issues can be invaluable when deciding whether or not to take action against your license.

A skilled representative will protect your interests during the entire criminal process, including the steps required to reinstate your driver’s license. Professionals ensure that your rights are protected throughout the legal process and will provide you with the most effective defense possible.

This is why hiring a D.U.I. attorney who is well-versed in dealing with these complicated legal issues is so important. An attorney will help you understand the legal process and fight to protect your interests.

Every D.U.I. case is different, so it is vital to seek the help of experienced and experienced rights to defend you in your case.

Don’t just think that because a person is intoxicated, they automatically have no control and cannot drive safely. By hiring an expert defense attorney, you can work through all these concerns without facing the possible consequences of a D.U.I. conviction.

 

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