Common Mistakes During DUI Arrest
Being involved in DUI arrest can be intimidating, embarrassing, and, at times, hopeless. Most people come to the conclusion that they have no chance at winning a DUI case held against them. This is a common notion, and at the same time, a common mistake during a DUI arrest. This often leads to the severe consequences such as jail time and cancellation of the driver's license. Try not to follow these common mistakes during a DUI arrest.
What not to do in a DUI arrest
Not hiring a lawyer who specializes in DUI cases Because of the fees involved in hiring a DUI defense lawyer and simply because a public defense attorney is much easier and cheaper to acquire, most people commit this mistake, which proves to have a sometimes disastrous outcome. Since DUI laws are very complicated, many public defense lawyers are not familiar with these and are not able to create the best defense for such cases. DUI lawyers are familiar with these cases and know what to do when handling them. You do have a good chance of avoiding any penalties or fines with a lawyer specializing in DUI cases. The lawyer can question the arresting police officer about the legalities of the arrest; hence, it is possible to win the case. He or she is also able to fight license suspensions or revocations in many ways.
Failing to request for an administrative hearing from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) As explained earlier, with a DUI lawyer defending you, your chances are much better than with an ordinary defense attorney. Defense attorneys are filled with cases, and are often not familiar with handling DUI charges. Also, you are given a 10-day driving permit on the night of the arrest. If you fail to request for an administrative hearing within the 10 days given to you, your license automatically gets suspended (this applies to certain states). However, if you request for an administrative hearing within that 10-day period given to you, you don't only save your license from being suspended but your DUI lawyer can also guarantee you a minimum 90-day extension on your driving permit.
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