Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here Consequences of Breathalyzer Refusal »
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- If you have been driving under influence (DUI) then you may be asked by the police officer to submit to a breath test or urine test to determine their blood alcohol content. If you refuse to appear for the breathlyzer or blood test then there might be seperate charges against you besides the DUI offense for which most have laws which specificly define the stirict penalties for anyone refusing to appear. To further make you case better, you might need to speak with a specialized DUI lawyer who could handle your case in your favor as even if you refused the test, you may still be convicted of a DUI.
More Penalties for Breathalyzer Refusal
Due to higher level of refusals, most states have revised their laws as they should to provide for stricter DUI penalties for blood alcohol content test and Breathalyzer refusal. Click here to read more »
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Facts To Remember About Drunk Driving »
Drunk driving is a common occurrence, but it is also one that could leave you in bad legal problems, if you are not careful about a few points. If you’re caught in a drunk driving case, don’t forget these important points.
Remember that drunk driving is criminal offense
Most people tend to ignore the fact that drunk driving is a criminal offense but many think that being arrested under this is not really any different than a traffic citation. However, this isn’t true. Offenses that are civil infractions carry no significant penalty other than just a mere suspension of the license of a nominal fine. Whereas, a conviction for a drunk driving offense will result in a criminal record being lodged against you and you can potentially receive significant fines and a jail sentence or term of probation.
Remember that you have constitutional rights
The first and foremost fundamental right which you need to remember is to stay silent while the police questions you. Click here to read more »
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Facts about Military DUI charge »
There are differences among Military DUI charge and civilian DUI charge. If you are in military and have been caught for DUI then you have to keep in mind that the process and consequences of a Military DUI charge can be much different than someone who faces a civilian charge. So here I have mentioned some important differences that you need to understand when you’re dealing with a Military DUI charge.
Fact # 1: Alcohol Intoxication Limit for a military DUI
A military court can use the state’s legal blood alcohol limit for a military DUI for the members of the military. However, this does not happen every time, as military courts aren’t limited to the state’s legal limit. If in case you have a blood alcohol limit that is lower than the state’s legal limit, but if the military court feels that it was enough to impair your ability to operate a vehicle, then you can still be charged with a military DUI.
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Do you know how much you have to pay to a good DUI attorney? »
There is a variation in the cost of hiring a good DUI lawyer by jurisdiction.
Comparison of Fees for a DUI Attorney
As compared to fees in small towns in rural areas you should expect to pay more in large metro areas. For a second offense the fees is more than what you pay for a first one. The fees for a for a misdemeanor is less than a felony DUI.
Fees Varies from Lawyer to Lawyer
Keeping all this in mind, you should know that there is a wide range of fees. Typically, the fees of top DUI lawyers is much more than new lawyers, or lawyers with lesser skills or reputations. However, you can also find some good DWI attorneys that charge less than some terrible ones. Due to this reason, when selecting an attorney to represent you price alone should not be your main criteria.
Nothing is free for any Legal Representation
As a general rule, when you are talking about a legal representation, then you should keep in mind that you cannot find anything for free.
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Use of Retrograde Extrapolation Method in DWI Cases »
Mostly police officers use breath analyzer for measuring a suspected DUI driver’s breath alcohol concentration level. And its also a thing to consider that most of the police officer do not have a good quality breath analyzer and many driver failed in breath test. In these types of cases State has to prove that a person is guilty for driving under the influence. It also happen some time that a suspected driver has to give breath test after some interval of his arrest.
In such cases DWI offender is transported to nearby police station where he is analyzed in a special “intoxilyzer room”. The interval between arrest and breath analysis is very important for the DUI case.
According to law a driver must be proved under the influence of drugs or alcohol before getting arrest and not after some time delay like an hour or so. State’s attorney has to prove his or her blood alcohol level at the time of arrest not the BAC level at the time of breath analysis at police station. This matter comes under the term of Retrograde Extrapolation.
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10 Mistakes To Be Avoided While Arrested For DWI »
Here are some biggest mistakes that you must avoid in case you arrested for DWI.
1: Take the matter seriously:
If you are really convicted then this charge will follow you forever. The Department of Motor Vehicles will continue to chase you till the next ten years. If you have three lifetime convictions then you must have to keep away your license from you at least for eighteen months. Your rates for convictions will also be increased if you dot maintain your insurance and your insurance company will notify the Department of Motor and Vehicles.
2: Don’t refuse chemical test
If you get arrested for DUI charges and officer ask you to give chemical test, don’t refuse to give. If you refuse to give the chemical test, you may face arrest at the spot and your license can immediately be revoked or it may cause complexities for you case.
3: Hire attorney:
You must hire a DUI specialist attorney for you to handle your case wisely. You must take the services of wise and competent attorney to win the case. So hire a competent and wise attorney to win your case.
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Hiring A Specialized DUI Attorney »
One has to face many consequences after arresting under DUI (Driving Under Influence) or DWI. It mean you were found under influence of drug or alcohol behind driving wheel. You have to follow the long process of legal proceeding after your arrest and one specialized lawyer can help you through all these proceeding. But before going to any lawyer you must follow these instructions.
Most of the DUI attorneys take advance fee for leading you case. This advance fee is mostly a pre-trial fee and it not include going to trial. So If you want your DUI attorney to go with you for trial, you must ask him about its total fee.
Most of the attorney want you to confess the guilty in DUI/DWI cases. As most of the judges rule against the defendant. its because your attorney do not want to go for case trial and want you to get out of it quickly.
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Precautions you need for hiring a DUI Attorney »
Driving under the influence (DUI) is the act of operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs. drunk driving, operating under the influence, drinking and driving, impaired driving come under the shadow. It is a criminal offense in most countries.
Drivers under the age of twenty-one are subject to being charged under (DUI) of alcohol. If the driver is under eighteen years of age, a DUI charge will require a parent or guardian to accompany all court appearances. Possible penalties include community service, alcohol-awareness training, and a suspended driver’s license.
DUI laws vary among different countries and states, so hire a lawyer that has expertise with the laws of the state where you were arrested. You have to do some research Before hiring any lawyer. Internet and Newsletters are good places to look for a lawyer but remember that the DUI lawyer with the biggest ad is not necessarily the best lawyer for you to hire.
You want a lawyer with DUI expertise, experience and with reasonable rates. face-to-face meetings with lawyers are also resource to find your required Attorney. You’ll want to hire someone you feel comfortable working with.
When you meet any lawyer, ask him or her some questions. How many cases he/she handled previously. His/Her charges and costs besides attorney fees. And then a final flag should be triggered “Let The Buyer Be Ware”.
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Negative impacts of Hiring a Cheap DUI Attorney »
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a serious offense and if you have been charged with a DUI or driving drunk you could be fined heavily or even jailed. because due to this crime, you put your life and many others` life in danger. So by putting you behind the bars or charging you fine, Law wants you to be careful next time. if you are convicted under DUI crime your first priority is getting out of there. To do this, you want a Lawyer.
A DUI attorney helps you to avoid conviction. If you want a cheap attorney, you are getting your freedom in trouble. If you search a little more, you will understand the market rate. and some one is quoting low price then possibly he or she is inexperience or have bad track record with him/her.
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DUI cops charged Huntington City Attorney With DUI »
It has been reported by two Two television stations — WSAZ and WOWK—that, according to Huntington Police, Scott McClure was charged and and accused of DUI on Thursday morning.
Scott McClure is a City Attorney.
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