If You're Under 21 and Charged with DUI
If you are under age 21 you can be arrested for DUI even if your blood alcohol content is below 0.08. If it is above that number, you face even harsher penalties. You may be scared or embarrassed, but you should contact a drunk driving lawyer as soon as you can. Sometimes law enforcement doesn't follow proper procedures in these arrests, and your charges could be dismissed.
If You Are Charged at a DUI Checkpoint
Often, people who are charged with DUI at a DUI checkpoint don't realize that there are specific rules on how these checkpoints must be conducted. Law enforcement officers don't always follow the regulations for DUI checkpoints, and if that's the case the traffic stop may be found to be illegal. Charges can be dismissed if a DUI checkpoint was not operated by the book.
DUI Charges and the DMV
Suspension of your license by the DMV after a DUI arrest is handled separately from your court charges. You have the right to request a DMV hearing within 10 days from your arrest. When you work with a drunk driving lawyer from the start, he or she can help you prepare for your DMV hearing and can help you with obtaining a hardship license that allows you to continue to drive to and from work.
Don't Wait to Call a DUI Lawyer
The sooner you call a DUI lawyer the better your chances of protecting your rights at every step. At the Law Office of Gerald Schwab, Jr., we're committed to making sure that you have the fairest possible proceedings. Dealing with a DUI is tremendously stressful, and much is at stake, so don't delay in obtaining experienced legal counsel.
