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If I'm drawn over for a DUI, what offenses are there?
Attorney Franks: There are five DUI accusations. DUI rejection indicates you refused to take the examination. DUI first offense is an initial offense. DUI second infraction implies its a second DUI within a five year time frame. DUI third infraction is a third DUI, or extra, in a 5 year period. Last but not least, an exacerbated DUI, which is a felony along with the 3rd crime. Aggravated means you hurt someone in a mishap and also you were drinking over the legal limitations.
On a first DUI, can the officer take my driver's license?
Attorney Franks: Yes. They will certainly give you a piece of paper that says you have 30 days to go to court, or your license will certainly be suspended. What that indicates is you have thirty days to get a DUI attorney and also set it for trial. In the event the court can not hear your situation within one month, your attorney can move to have the period extended up until the date the court can hear your case.
Can I represent myself during the process?
Attorney Franks: I constantly inform everybody, I can change the engine in my vehicle, however I'm possibly going to screw it up, due to the fact that I'm not a technician. You can speak for yourself, but ought you? No, you need not. I have actually seen more people founded guilty in trial attempting to represent themselves and also it's not because they are foolish. The reality is they do not recognize the legislation and also they do not know the guidelines of evidence. As a DUI attorney, I stay on par with these things and take advantage of it for my clients to get them the best feasible end result. While you can represent yourself, it is just one of those situations where on a regular basis, you're far better off, and it's less expensive, to go on and also employ a lawyer that knows what they are performing in the DUI universe.