Individuals charged by law enforcement with committing criminal offenses have rights! A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicant can have devastating consequences.

A first offense conviction for Driving Under the Influence is a Class A Misdemeanor and carries the following minimum conditions: 11 months and 29 days sentence in jail suspended after serving 24 hours in jail with additional, 24 hours picking up trash, 11 months and 29 days probation, alcohol safety school, one year loss of driving privileges, $350 fine. Court and probation costs can add another large financial burden to you. A second offense or more carry more serious consequences.

DUI prosecutions may be successfully defended. The government is required to prove that the accused was operating or in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicant whether it be legal or illegal. Constitutional protections for the accused must be examined to determine whether the government's evidence can be suppressed. If an officer's stop of a citizen can be shown to be unconstitutional or other key evidence is excluded, the government may have to abandon its case. While each case varies depending upon the facts, every case should be thoroughly examined to determine the issues that may provide the best defense.

Drink responsibly!

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