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5 Common Mistakes People Make After a DUI Arrest

Blog 2018 September 5 Common Mistakes People Make After a DUI Arrest
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5 Common Mistakes People Make After a DUI Arrest

Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak || 18-Sep-2018

One of the most frightening and stressful situations in life is a DUI arrest. Although all hope seems lost, what you do after your arrest can be the difference between conviction and freedom. However, people often make mistakes that jeopardize their chances of obtaining a positive outcome in their case.

Here are the five most common mistakes people make following a DUI arrest:

  1. Plead guilty - Just because you got arrested or tested over the legal limit, doesn’t mean that you will automatically guilty of committing the crime. If you plead guilty, you will lose the opportunity to see if there was a viable defense available to obtain a case dismissal or reduced penalties.
  2. Not exercise your Fifth Amendment right - Many people assume that if they can talk their way out of any situation, especially a DUI arrest. Unfortunately, whatever you say can and will be used against you at trial. So telling “your side of the story” often provides police and prosecutors plenty of evidence to convict you for drunk driving.
  3. Not getting your driving privileges back - Whether you failed a post-arrest chemical test or refused to take it, your license will automatically be suspended. If you do not attempt to regain your driving privileges by scheduling an administrative license suspension hearing within ten days of your arrest, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended. Not having the ability to drive can make life difficult.
  4. Driving on a suspended license - Despite getting their license suspended, many people continue to drive. If you are arrested for driving with a suspended license, it is considered a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a jail sentence of up to 60 days and a maximum fine of $500.
  5. Not hire a lawyer - A DUI conviction can result in a jail sentence of up to six months (nine months if you had a BAC of .15 percent or more, a maximum fine of $1,000, and license suspension for up to one year. To avoid serving these penalties, as well as making the mistakes mentioned above, you need to hire a skilled criminal defense attorney. A lawyer can review your case, figure out your available defenses, and develop a strong case strategy to protect your rights and future.

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Florida, contact our Daytona Beach DUI attorney at the Law Offices of Robert Stepniak today.

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