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Okorie Okorocha
Written by Okorie Okorocha
Contributor Level 9

DUI Law & DUI Lawyers: A lot of DUI lawyers charge a pre-trial fee of $3000 to $8000. You are never told the trial fee. You need to know what a trial will cost you up front. Also, be sure to hire a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association at www.california-dui-lawyers.org
James Warren Amberg
Written by James Warren Amberg
Contributor Level 3

Most people who are arrested for OWI/DUI assume that they can't win their case if they tested over the legal limit, since they were caught "red-handed" in the act of the crime. However, many of these cases are beatable by getting evidence suppressed in court. There are many ways to accomplish this:
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DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are crimes committed when a person operating a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle is under the influence of (1) alcohol, (2) illegal drugs, and/or (3) prescription medication.
Jeremy J. Richey
Written by Jeremy J. Richey
Contributor Level 5

When an Illinois police officer pulls your car over and begins investigating you for driving under the influence, there is one person in your vehicle who can damage your case beyond repair and one person who can save you.
Theodore W. Robinson
Written by Theodore W. Robinson
Contributor Level 7

Most DUI Defendants have never been arrested for anything before and don’t know what to expect. It can be embarrassing and daunting to be arrested for anything, but DUI usually carries less of a stigma than other criminal charges.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

Are you a diabetic? Then the chances are good that a breathalyzer test will show you to be under the influence of alcohol -- even if you haven't had anything to drink.
Derek Anthony Patrin
Written by Derek Anthony Patrin
Contributor Level 3

Most people who are arrested for DWI/DUI assume that they can't win their case if they tested over the legal limit, since they were caught "red-handed" in the act of the crime. However, many of these cases are beatable by getting evidence suppressed in court. There are many ways to accomplish this:
Sondra Ellyn Bennaeim
Written by Sondra Ellyn Bennaeim
Contributor Level 6

Once you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI you have 10 days days to request a DMV hearing. If you do not request a hearing within this time you will lose your ability to be heard, except in limited circumstances. Protect your rights and file for a DMV hearing within ten days from your arrest.
John M. Gioffredi
Written by John M. Gioffredi
Contributor Level 5

Things you should you look for in hiring a lawyer to defend you in a DUI / DWI case.
Maury Devereau Beaulier
Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Contributor Level 6

What should you do if you are arrested for a DWi in Minnesota. Acting swiftly may result in a more rapid license reinstatement and preparation for your DWI defense.
Jon Scott Fox
Written by Jon Scott Fox
Contributor Level 4

It is not uncommon for a person charged with DUI to be unsure whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. There are several ways to determine the answer to this question.
William Bradford Mange
Written by William Bradford Mange
Contributor Level 3

If you've been pulled over in Texas for a DWI / DUI, you don't control whether the officer will arrest you. That's a decision he makes on his own. But what you do, and don't do, on the roadside will have everything to do with whether the prosecutor secures a conviction against you.
Afshin Pishevar
Written by Afshin Pishevar
Contributor Level 3

Starting from the validity of the stop to the errors in the software code of the breathalyzer unit, there are more than 50 ways to challenge a DUI or a DWI. For no charge, we can do a full intake to get all the facts necessary to analyze your case and compile a strong defense for you.
Derek Anthony Patrin
Written by Derek Anthony Patrin
Contributor Level 3

Superior DUI / DWI representation has three key ingredients: Knowledge, Strategy & Dedication. Your lawyer needs to know DWI laws inside out, needs to know the judges and prosecutors in the county of your incident to get the best results, and needs to take the time to get to know your situation.
Grant Matthew Scheiner
Written by Grant Matthew Scheiner
Contributor Level 4

An arrest for an intoxication offense such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI) or Operating while Intoxicated (OWI) usually begins when police stop a motorist for a traffic violation. What should a motorist do when stopped?
Samuel Eugene Spital
Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
Contributor Level 4

Don't drive after drinking any beverage that contains alcohol. The vast majority of people who are stopped and ultimately arrested for DUI are middle class individuals who were not drunk, but were stopped by a law enforcement officer because of the hour of the day &/or irratic driving.
Kyle G. Manikas
Written by Kyle G. Manikas
Contributor Level 5

This guide is a shortened version of the book "Choosing a Virginia DWI Lawyer and Avoiding Common Critical Mistakes that Will Result in Conviction" that is available at no cost on my website. This guide touches on some of the issues other defense attorneys fail to raise as defenses in DWI cases.
Debra Sarah White
Written by Debra Sarah White
Contributor Level 4

You have just been arrested for drunk driving. After a stressful encounter with police, and a nightmare in jail, you may be hanging in there by a thread. Everyone is giving you their opinions. You just want this to end. What do you do? Consult with a skilled DUI lawyer and avoid common mistakes.
Justin James McShane
Written by Justin James McShane
Contributor Level 5

For a true lifetime first offense non-CDL driver's license holder, the answer is nothing will happen, but it will be noted on your certified driving history with PennDOT for 10 years.
Bradley Joseph Williams
Written by Bradley Joseph Williams
Contributor Level 3

Charged with a DUI or DWI? It's not the end of the story. In fact, it's only the beginning. However, if your attorney doesn't know what to look for to defend your charges, then it may be the end of the story. There are many different routes to attack a charge of DUI or DWI.

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