A DUI is a serious crime. The repercussions can be devastating, even for first offenders. In certain circumstances they can be sentenced to jail time. If you have a felony DUI which could mean you may have driven drunk and injured a person with your car, you could spend years in state prison. It can be difficult to get hired for a job with DUI conviction on your record, and a felony conviction is even worse. Aggravated DUIs carry tougher penalties than conventional DUI crimes. When someone is charged with an aggravated DUI, they may have refused a breathalyzer test, or have taken a test and had a blood alcohol reading that is a .15 or higher. Children may have been present in the vehicle as well or the driver may have caused an accident where someone was injured.
If you’ve had multiple DUI convictions, you may end up serving time in jail. Most individuals charged and convicted of DUIs have to pay hefty fines and may lose their license for a period of time as well as facing other punishments, such as having to install an ignition interlock device which forces you to test alcohol free before you can start the vehicle.
Because a DUI arrest is a crime, you should consult with one of the knowledgeable DUI defense lawyers Hollywood has. You must also schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days from your arrest; if you do not do this your license will be revoked whether or not you are convicted in court. A lawyer is not necessary to this procedure, but they are used to dealing with the entire case and can make the process much easier and may be instrumental in getting your life back to normal.
