What is at stake in a typical first-time DUI – DWI case?
The first question to ask is “what is at stake?” in any particular legal matter. In a case with no accident or other aggravating factors, the defendant is unlikely to be sentenced to much, if any, executed jail time. But, having an alcohol-related event on your drivers license record can cost many thousands of dollars, month after month, year after year. Major increased expenses include, not only high risk auto insurance premiums for minimal coverage, but also numerous fines and fees, and costs related to having a criminal conviction record, a alcohol-related drivers license revocation. These include impacts on employment, health insurance, etc. It is possible to retain a good DWI defense lawyer, challenge in court the administrative revocation of your drivers license if done within 30 days, get that rescinded off your drivers license record, and avoid an alcohol-related conviction. If done, this could save you thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of dollars over a five year period alo
