After you have had a night out with friends and choose to drive home it is not a big deal. The problem occurs when you have had a few drinks and you are driving. You are now considered under the influence. You also need to be aware that if you are under the influence of other substances such as drugs or prescription medication you can be considered under the influence as well. This is where many people get in trouble thinking that they are safe as long as they have not had any alcohol. You need to be careful even when you are taking medication the way the doctor prescribed because some of them can alter you enough that you should not be driving. If you are pulled over and cited for a DUI the process is often times the same. There are some people that do not know how a DUI will affect them but being pulled over is only the beginning.
Ajua Bail Bonds Outlines what Can Happen When You are Arrested for a DUI
You Can Be Arrested: When you are pulled over the officer is going to do a test to see if you are safe to be driving. If they determine through the test or your own admission that you have been under the influence of some kind of alcohol or narcotic you will be taken to jail. The arrest is the first step and you will be taken to the jail where they will process you. The jail has to run you through the system and that means fingerprints, photo, paperwork and an appointment to see the judge. The judge will then see you and be able to set up a bail amount so that you can be released. You want to make sure that you have someone that will work with a bail bond company to have you released.
Is Your License Suspended Immediately After a DUI?: When you are arrested you will want to understand what is going to happen with your drivers license. The officer that has arrested you should be able to inform you about what will happen. They often will let you know that your license will be suspended and they will take yours away. The may give you a temporary one until the suspension takes hold. They will send the notification to the DMV who will take your license and place the suspension on it. This is secondary to any proceedings that you have to deal with when you see the judge. The arrest and the potential jail time as well as any fines that are imposed are not part of the suspension. You need to be sure that you keep up to date on what is needed for each part of the DUI.
Do I Need a Lawyer for DUI?: It is a great idea to have an attorney that will represent you when you go to court. They can work their magic on your case and ensure that you get the best deal. There are some times that the opposing attorney will offer a deal that gives you a lighter or lesser sentence. Be sure that you hire someone or at minimum use the attorney that is appointed to you.
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