The penalties for getting convicted for a DUI offense can be very severe. You may end up losing your license for a number of years, having to use an ignition interlock device or even end up serving jail time. The fines can be substantial. Avoiding having this happen sometimes comes down to having the right attorney who knows how to represent you when you are putting up a defense against a DUI charge.
There are plenty of reasons that people actually end up getting charged with a DUI when they weren’t over the legal limit. For example, drivers who are tired will oftentimes fail a roadside sobriety test. In cases where an officer didn’t even bother to ask the person they were testing if they had been awake for a long period of time or if they had been driving for quite a while, and attorney may be able to argue successfully for you. There are other reasons why people fail these tests and a good attorney who has experience arguing against them will make sure that the court hears your case as it actually happened.
Some of the criminal penalties for getting convicted of a DUI can end up having significant impacts on your future. To begin with, this offense is the one and only offense that some people have on their criminal records and that can cause problems when you apply for jobs, apply for apartments or in your life in general. Even if you feel like there is no chance that you would win a case if you pled not guilty, it’s worth it to talk to an attorney before you appear in court and to see if they believe that they could get a better deal for you or if that there isn’t as strong a case against you as you may have thought.
The Law Offices of Joseph C. Rome are completely dedicated to defending those that are charged with DUI/DWI and other serious criminal charges in Bellevue, WA. If you have been charged with a DUI and are uncertain about your future, do yourself a favor and contact Bellevue DUI Attorney Joseph C. Rome and avoid the harsh penalties and steep fines that are commonly associated with a DUI conviction.
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