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Bjorn Erik Brunvand
Written by Bjorn Erik Brunvand
Contributor Level 3

A common question from a potential client facing a first time DUI charge is why do I need an attorney when the likelihood is that my sanctions will be the same if I just go to court and plead guilty on my own. The following is my answer as to why you should always retain a lawyer for yourself.
Hunter Biederman
Written by Hunter Biederman
Contributor Level 3

Your driver’s license will automatically be suspended 40 days from the date of arrest (or the date you were served with the notice, whichever is later) unless you or your attorney requests a hearing in the manner prescribed by law.
George Fredrick Mueller
Written by George Fredrick Mueller
Contributor Level 7

There are things you can avoid in life. One thing is a DUI. Simply follow the instructions in this story and it will work in whatever state you are. This is from the state where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes a true story. Hope it helps you. Don't be charged with a DUI crime.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

A summary of the various kinds of evidence obtained in drunk driving investigations.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

An overview of the "horizontal gaze nystagmus" test used by police officers as a field sobriety test in drunk driving investigations.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

DUI defense is one of the most complex in the criminal arena, dealing with convoluted laws and highly technical forensic blood- and breath-alcohol issues, and involve heavy criminal and driver's license penalties. But the experience and expertise of attorneys in the field vary widely....
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

An overview of the laws and procedures for the suspension of driver's licenses in California for a drunk driving arrest.
Steven H. Fagan
Written by Steven H. Fagan
Contributor Level 6

A police officer in your face after you've had any alcohol and been stopped while driving is scary. With all that fear getting in the way, you need to know how to react ahead of time. Proper application of your constitutional rights can protect you like nothing else, and here's how it's done.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

Everything you need to know about the California DMV suspension hearing if your California driver's license was confiscated and suspended after a drunk driving arrest.
Sarkis Jacob Babachanian
Written by Sarkis Jacob Babachanian
Contributor Level 3

A first time California DUI charge can be a scary experience. This article explains some of what you might expect as you try to navigate these troublesome waters. Contact me at 818-500-0678 or sjb@babachanian.com and let me know if you need help dealing with this dark cloud hanging over your head.
Ethan Patrick Meaney
Written by Ethan Patrick Meaney
Contributor Level 4

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having received a DWI and don't know what to expect you are not alone. For most people a DWI is their first brush with the law and they are feeling uncertain and anxious about what to expect. DWI made simple is your chance to get the information
Grant Matthew Scheiner
Written by Grant Matthew Scheiner
Contributor Level 4

Your request for an ALR hearing must be received by the Texas Department of Public Safety no later than 15 days after you receive or are presumed to have received "Notice of Suspension." In most cases, this is simply the 15th day after you were arrested. Do not miss this deadline!
Christopher M Rusing
Written by Christopher M Rusing
Contributor Level 3

Foremost be polite, even if you think you were wrongly stopped by the officer or trooper. If you believe you may be over the legal limit and you will most likely be arrested for DUI - you may want to follow these steps to best prepare your defense for the attorney who might represent you.
Johnathan Tracy Ball
Written by Johnathan Tracy Ball
Contributor Level 3

Being arrested for DWI in Texas is a serious matter. You must begin working right away to give yourself the best chance possible of successfully navigating the legal system.
Donald John Ramsell
Written by Donald John Ramsell
Contributor Level 5

This guide, written by top Illinois DUI Attorney Donald Ramsell, discusses the new Illinois DUI laws effective January 1, 2009. The article covers the new hardship license in drunk driving cases called monitoring device driving permits (MDDPs).
Eric T. Raskopf
Written by Eric T. Raskopf
Contributor Level 4

How to deal with your Notice of intent to Suspend in a Wisconsin DUI case.
Leslie Miller Sammis
Written by Leslie Miller Sammis
Contributor Level 4

After a DUI conviction in Florida you should expect your auto insurance to increase by up to 300% over what you currently pay. Additionally, a DUI conviction may make it more difficult and costly to obtain other forms of insurance such as medical insurance, life insurance and disability insurance.
Gary F Pirosko
Written by Gary F Pirosko
Contributor Level 3

PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. But if you are stopped for DUI:
Thomas S. Hudson
Written by Thomas S. Hudson
Contributor Level 4

There is no feeling worse than discovering that the lawyer you trusted just wasn’t up to the task. And of course, you'll never find that out until after the damage is done. So how do you avoid an unpleasant surprise? Here are some common-sense recommendations
Thomas S. Hudson
Written by Thomas S. Hudson
Contributor Level 4

Many of the legal consequences of a DUI conviction are well known: Jail, fines, suspension and the revocation of driving privileges. But DUI is an iceberg, and its vast bulk lies hidden from view. The unspoken costs of a DUI conviction can range from freedom to money to the very right to travel.

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