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April, 2010
Measures To Take After A Fort Lauderdale DUI Arrest
Local governments and police departments everywhere are
determined to keep drunk and impaired drivers off of the roads.
In Broward county DUI arrests are very common, and also the main
target for many police forces. Every day people who would
otherwise be considered law abiding citizens can find themselves
arrested for a
Fort Lauderdale DUI. When this unfortunate event occurs many
people get their first experience in jail, making that first
phone call, and bonding out. Sometimes being processed will take
so long that you will have been in jail for over 8 hours before
you are even able to make a phone call. In other instances, you
might be able to post bond immediately, but you will not be
released until you reach a certain level of sobriety. This
experience can be both humiliating and stressful, and it is only
the beginning in your ordeal with a DUI arrest.
Many people's lives have been effected by a drunk driver, and
the media and special interest groups like to sensationalize the
crime of driving under the influence. If it were up to some
people, the penalties for DUI would be much more stringent than
they already are. If its a first offense, it will still be an
unpleasant experience to endure, but the penalties should be
manageable with proper legal representation. If it is a second,
or even worse a third offense, it will be a much more volatile
situation and aggressive legal representation is crucial. While
most people recognize that the majority of people arrested for
this crime are not dangerous or violent people, the state
attorney does not like to show leniency, especially if someone
didn't learn their lesson the first time.
You should begin the selection process for an attorney
immediately. If you have ever had any dealings with an attorney
before, you might want to call them and ask who the best lawyer
for a DUI charge might be. You should never feel embarrassed in
this situation. Many people do far worse things than drive while
over the legal limit, and no attorney would ever judge you for
being charged with this. The prosecution and judge will however,
so it is important to start taking necessary measures like
attending alcoholics anonymous meetings and perhaps seeking
counseling. The defendant's appearance and the implication that
they are remorseful are very important when charged with this
offense. When you have a good lawyer they can ensure you take
the proper measures to achieve this goal.
What you really want is an attorney that specializes in DUI
defense. If you go with an attorney who is otherwise good, but
only defends clients charged with DUI sporadically, you are in
essence short changing yourself. When you have an aggressive
defense lawyer that specializes in DUI cases, you can rest
assured that the best possible outcome will be obtained. You
need someone who has fought this battle many times before.
Someone with extensive DUI defense experience will be the most
knowledgeable about breathalizer and blood tests, and the
potential mistakes that might have occurred that could make the
evidence inadmissible. A specialist in this field has vast
experience, and the lawyer you choose will have a direct impact
on the results of your case.
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