Fighting For My Reputation

Hiring A DUI Lawyer

1 May 2020

Luke Warren

A driving under the influence (DUI) arrest is a serious offense that can potentially have long-lasting negative effects on your personal freedom, not to mention your ability to keep or find employment.  It's not uncommon for a DUI conviction to be grounds for dismissal from a job or even to be a disqualifying factor with new employers.  Then, there's also the fact that a DUI conviction could likely lead to a temporary loss of personal driving privileges and even possible jail time and fines.  Knowing what to do after being arrested can be a daunting task, even for the most initiated in the process.  Finding and retaining a good DUI lawyer is key.  

Most people intrinsically associate DUI exclusively with alcohol intoxication, but that's not actually true.  In fact, it's perfectly possible to be guilty of a DUI offense even if there was no alcohol involved whatsoever.  Any substance that has the ability to affect one's ability to drive a vehicle safely falls under a DUI criminal offense.  This can include most legal and illegal psychedelic drugs (mushrooms, LSD, acid, etc.), as well as some prescribed medications.  If the pharmacy bottle warns to take caution while driving whilst taking the medication, it's usually best to avoid driving at all until you're well aware of its potential effect on your ability to drive.  That being said, alcohol is, by far, the common cause of DUI arrests. It's also typically the easiest for law enforcement to identify.  

A DUI attorney who does criminal defense can be key regardless of what the ostensible cause of the DUI charge may be.  In particular, a DUI attorney can be able to identify potential violations of procedure by law enforcement that could render any evidence they collected as inadmissible in court.  Since that evidence would typically be the keystone to the prosecution's case, they would likely dismiss the charges without it.  And, if the charges are dismissed, then it is effectively like the DUI never happened in the first place.  Of course, that might not always be the outcome of every case, but a criminal defense lawyer who often defends DUI offenses will also be able to help with the process of litigating the case or potentially negotiating a reduced sentenced via plea bargain with the prosecution.  Every case is different, but regardless, everyone has legal rights, and a DUI attorney is there to represent your best interests in every aspect of the legal process.  

To learn more, contact a resource like Cohen Law Offices, LLC. 

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