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I got arrested for a DUI and released. What will happen now?
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I got arrested for a DUI and released. What will happen now?
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Get Informed - DUI/DWI Law Information
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
If you are arrested for DUI, you have to realize that there are criminal consequences to that conviction. First off, your driver's license will likely be suspended. Second, you will have future court dates to prepared for. Finally, it will be very important to find an attorney who specializes in DUI defense in order to get the best outcome in your case.
It is very important to retain legal counsel, even if you were able to pay the full bail amount. If you were released on bail though a bail bonds company, you will be responsible for keeping in touch with your bail bonds company as instructed. To avoid getting into more trouble or having more problems, it is important to let these professionals help you in navigating the legal system.
Depending on your criminal history and the decision of the presiding judge, you may get jail time, be sentenced to rehab, required to pay fines and/or be required to perform community service. A Motor Vehicle hearing may be required with respect to your driver's license depending on your state. If it is, you should ask that the arresting office be present at the hearing.
You should not drive after a DUI arrest, regardless of your circumstances. If you are caught doing this, you will only end up with more legal troubles and more expenses to pay. The most important and helpful thing to do is to retain quality legal counsel in your state.
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