Driving under the influence of alcohol is perhaps one of the most contentious issues with the public and certainly in the eyes of the police too. These days it is politically incorrect to get into a car after being at a bar where alcohol has been taken. If anyone is arrested, particularly in Las Vegas, the first thing the driver must request is the services of a Nevada DUI attorney. A Nevada DUI lawyer will champion the rights of the miscreant driver and he will know just what to do in a court of law.Some people will not take the matter seriously and will perhaps just ignore the charge. This is the wrong attitude to take because this kind of charge can put the driver in jail eventually.
Insurance premiums could be raised because of the charge and the driving license can be taken away. In the worst case scenario jail time will be inevitable. For the uninitiated, the law and the courtroom can look extremely frightening and will affect the person psychologically. Professionals get paid to know all the ins and outs of the court for the driver and protect his or her rights to make sure that they are not convicted unnecessarily.There are several steps the driver and the professional can take. First, they will try to discredit the police in some way to discredit the arrest. He will make sure that the rights for the arrested person were not violated and will go out of his way to say that the police made mistakes in arresting the driver. If enough evidence is presented to shake the police story of the arrest, then the judge may look upon the case kindly and throw the case out of court.
Before anyone is arrested there are several things to remember when a policeman stops the driver. Never try to second guess the policeman. Don't give any other details other than name and address or it could make matters worse. If asked to take a breathalyzer or blood test, agree but don't take any other tests that they ask for. Lastly, always be polite, don't swear or get violent, and produce any paperwork that is required like the license or insurance documents. It does not hurt to be polite because the police have probably been through enough already. Good behavior could do some good for the driver in the long run.
Once convicted, the driver will certainly be punished with several hours of 'school' to learn of the dangers of driving under the influence. Several convictions could lead to the license being withdrawn for three years which will affect him in future for sure. Some employers will not take on people who have succumbed to drink driving charges so sidestepping them is a definite plus point.
Perhaps the biggest lesson to learn is that no one needs to be behind the wheel of a car drunk or over the limit. It really is dicing with death and although the driver may not realize it, a third conviction could lead to jail time or worse.
Author Resource:
The author recently spent time researching law firms with a Nevada DUI attorney .Connor Sullivan hired the services of a Nevada DUI lawyer to represent his son.
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