Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here Will a Soldier’s Civilian Driving License be Restricted for DUI? »
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- Every State has a DUI law.If any person driving with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) 0.08 percent and refuse to a breath test; his/her driving license will be suspended. According to DUI laws, DUI is a crime, whether committed on public or private property. So there are chances if a soldier is suspected for DUI then it is possible that military authorities submit the proper information to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). So that they can take a revocation action but this does not happen always.
In other way, a soldier’s DUI offense can be prosecuted in Federal court or State court. Click here to read more »
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Long-term Effects of a DUI / DWI »
First of all, its important to understand what DUI and DWI stands for. DUI stands for driving under influence whereas DWI stands for driving while intoxicated. However, the literal meaning of both the terms is same. Being drunk while driving can lead to many unwanted incidents. You might get arrested or even face a serious accident.
DWI On Your Criminal Record
DUI / DWI related accidents are often was considered a criminal matter. It can affect your criminal record badly if you are declared guilty of a crime in a court of law. A criminal label is attached to your personality for your entire life. Moreover, it may also hinder your upcoming job opportunities.
How To Deal With Your DUI Criminal History?
There are ways through which you can permanently eliminate your criminal record but majority of the people are not informed about them in many countries.
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How Can You Defend Drunk Drivers »
Most people are outraged about the fact that lawyers defend drunk drivers. But according to most of the lawyers, they don’t defend drunk drivers: they only defend citizens who have been accused of being drunk drivers.
Defending someone who has been accused by the police of a crime, especially when it’s DUI, causes the image of criminal defense attorneys to deteriorate. And no doubt, every defense attorney gets tired of the question that he is asked at every party: “How can you defend guilty people?”
The answer to this question is quite complex, as it involves the issues of possible innocence of the driver, inaccurate or false evidence against the offender, overcharging by the prosecutor, ensuring a fair trial, protection from unfair laws and harsh or illegal punishment.
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10 DWI/DUI Myths and Their Facts – Part – 2 »
In the previous part you must have read few myths and their facts. This is the next part of the article about myths and facts of DUI/DWI. In this article also you will read about some other myths and facts of DUI/DWI cases.
Myth # 6:
It is believed that the breathalyzers and other breath testers are accurate.
Fact:
There are too many sources of error in breath testers. These errors affect the result of these breathalyzers test.
Quit Smoking or Get Ready for DUI Arrest
You should consider this thing. In our breath a compound named acetaldehyde is present that is falsely recorded as alcohol by breath analyzers.
The most important that tobacco smokers must know is the fact that the levels of acetaldehyde in their lungs are much, much higher than those in the lungs of non-smokers. This means that the possibility of false high readings on a Breathalyzer or other machine is greater for smokers.
So with this there comes another reason due to which the smokers should quit smoking and that reason is the danger of arrest and false conviction of DWI/DUI. So I must advise the smokers to quit smoking before they are arrested for DUI/DWI.
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What Happens If You Get Arrested Under DUI »
Have you ever thought what can happen if you get arrested under DUI/DWI charges? DUI is not a joke. It is a very serious and frustrating experience. In my practice as a DUI Lawyer, I have seen many gone through pain and agony of a DUI Charge. Driving under the influence or Driving while intoxicated is a severe crime in each and every state with no exceptions. I have created this list of things that can happen if you get arrested and charged for a DUI /DWI related crime.
Jail Time
On first offense of dui you may be fine up to a $2,000 or 72 hours to 180 days in jail.
Job loss
You may lose your job as a consequences to a major DUI charge especially if your job involves driving / travelling.
Loss of driver’s license
You may lose driver’s license or It can be suspended for anywhere between 90 days to one year.
Insurance coverage complications
You may got problems in getting your insurance coverage. if you find a company which is ready to insure you, you will find the premium very penalizing.
Impounding of vehicle
Some state laws require the DUI arrestee’s vehicle to be impounded. In limited cases, the vehicle may even be forfeited to the state, which is usually sold at a public auto auction with proceeds going to the state. Impoundment is said to be among the most effective punishments to encourage the DUI defendant from committing similar transgressions.
Ignition interlock device
A breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BIID or IID) is a mechanism similar to a breathalyzer which is installed in a vehicle’s dashboard. Before the vehicle can be started, the driver must breathe into the device. If the analyzed result is higher than a programed blood alcohol concentration, commonly .02% or .04%, the vehicle will not start.
Probation
The law is somewhat lenient to first time offenders. Technically, it call for a jail sentence, but first time DUI offenders usually have this sentence suspended and the driver is put on probation. In simple terms, this means that the offender is subject to community supervision. Probation usually lasts one to two years. The offender must obey the judge’s order or the suspension can be revoked. The offender can then face a prison term.
Community service
One option that may be available in the sentencing of a DUI offender is community service. Often, a lawyer can work with the judge to lesson a sentence by agreeing to community service. This is a great way to shorten time in jail and lesson fines.
Alcoholic education,treatment etc.
In most states, a drunk driving conviction (whether DUI, DWI, or a reduced charge, such as a “wet reckless”) will result in the requirement that the offender take an alcohol education program. In many states, even if the court does not require the alcohol education program, the Department of Motor Vehicles will, in order to regain driving privileges.
Restricted interstate or international travel
Best way to avoid these punishments is not to drink and drive. There is also a human side to it
So Be Safe and Keep Safe… Order a Taxi when you have a drink too many. or be ready to pay a great price.. to your lawyer or law or both.
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