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If you've been arrested for drinking and driving, the criminal law charges you face can be quite serious. Even for a first offense, you could be looking at a $1000 fine, months of jail time, license suspension, and other penalties. To avoid such ramifications, you need a DUI attorney on your side. Continue reading to find out how these legal professionals will help you.

Minimized Costs

The costs of a DUI conviction go beyond any fines imposed by the court. For example, drivers with DUIs on their records pay more for car insurance—on average, they pay about $830 more per year than drivers without such convictions. You might also find yourself responsible for paying for treatment programs, DMV fees, an ignition interlock device, bail, and towing and impound costs. Compared to these expenses, a good lawyer is significantly more affordable.

Dropped or Reduced Charges

DUI AttorneyIf it's possible to get off without a conviction, a DUI attorney is the best person to make it happen. Even if your charges can't be completely eliminated, your lawyer may be able to have them reduced from a DUI to a reckless driving charge, which is not nearly as serious or costly. Without a DUI attorney, you have a much smaller chance of avoiding a DUI conviction.

Reduced Penalties

Even if you are convicted, a DUI attorney might be able to get jail time and other penalties reduced, as Ohio laws allow for a range of sentencing possibilities. For example, fines for a first offense start at $375 and cap out at $1075, while jail time ranges from a few days to a maximum of six months. Your lawyer will help you argue for a shorter and less severe sentence.

 

Michael D Doyle, Attorney At Law provides a range of legal services in the Elyria, OH, area. His practice areas include DUI, personal injury, and bankruptcy cases. If you were recently arrested for drinking and driving, he will help you avoid a conviction. To arrange a consultation with this experienced DUI attorney, call (440) 323-0001, and visit him online for more information on his practice.

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