If you are arrested and charged with a DUI in Dayton, Ohio, there may be life changing consequences. For instance, you may be fined thousands of dollars, or you could receive jail time. Depending upon whether it is your first offense or you have had prior DUI arrests and convictions, you could lose your driving privileges by having your driver’s license suspended or revoked all together. Frequent offenders will also be labeled with a “Scarlet Letter,” requiring the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device and special license plates designed to tell society at large that you are a “frequent drunk driver.” After several such arrests and convictions, you may ultimately be charged with a felony and sentenced to serve a prison term.
After you have been stopped, arrested and charged with a DUI, you may have some uncertainty about what will happen next. Most likely, you will be concerned about any penalties and possible loss of license. The effects of a DUI arrest and conviction will have profound personal and financial repercussions. If you receive a prison sentence, your life will be altered permanently. With that said, the first order of business is to consult with an experienced criminal law attorney to find out what your rights are. If you have any defenses available to you, your attorney will let you know this.
If you are facing a possible DUI conviction, mounting a good DUI defense may help you avoid serious penalties, including a prison sentence. Here are some possible defenses to consider. Consult with your attorney to see if any of these apply to your particular case.
If you are facing criminal charges in Dayton, please contact the VanNoy Firm online by clicking here, or give us a call at 937-952-5043.
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