›› Why You Need a DUI Lawyer - Know Your Rights!

If you have a DUI conviction it can affect your whole life an effective defense can mean the difference between freedom and Incarceration. It can affect your job, custody of your children and your driving privileges.

As can be seen in the previous section DUI/DWI is a major problem. Due in large part to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), sanctions have been increased across the board in almost every state. Penalties in fact have increased astronomically.

Possible Penalties:

• In some states it is legal for law enforcement to compel you (by force if necessary) to submit to a blood/urine test if you refuse a breathalyzer.
• Fines
• Loss of Drivers License
• Loss of Employment (both current and future)
• Possible Imprisonment

DUI is a serious offense, that requires competent representation to protect your rights. It is estimated that as many as half the arrests for drunk drivers are Habitual Offenders who drive repeatedly with high BAC levels. Habitual Drunk Drivers representing less 1% of the driving public are responsible for a large percentage of all accidents.

The new laws were meant to focus on these in on these chronic offenders as well as make deter other people from risking driving impaired. The new focus on drunk driving has also increased vigilance by law enforcement DUI/DWI have become a priority. The increased attention has resulted in increased arrests; swerving in a lane for whatever reason could be enough to get you pulled over. Breathalyzer reports can be skewed if you were painting within the last 24 hours or even by pumping gas. If you get pulled over for a DUI, know your rights and find an experienced DUI Lawyer. A DUI attorney, one who specializes in DUI/DWI cases, will be able to plead your case effectively and protect your rights, prevent you from having a DUI record, or help to mitigate the sanctions if this is your first offense.
If you have been arrested on a DWI charge you need to act immediately to protect your rights and driving privileges. An experienced DWI Lawyer can help you retain your license and privileges while waiting for your hearing.