DUI & DWI Attorneys In Doylestown Pa.
There are a variety of criminal penalties that can occur from a DUI charge, such as jail time, fines, and community service.
There are a variety of criminal penalties that can occur from a DUI charge, such as jail time, fines, and community service. Many states have minimum penalties for a first offense but have compounding penalties for further offenses. There are a number of different factors that influence the severity of the penalty, including:
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If it was a commercial vehicle being operated
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If there was any previous of DUI violations
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If any property was damaged by the driver
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If any children were inside the vehicle at the time
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If anyone beside the driver was injured or killed
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If the driver was under the legal drinking age
DUI Arrest and Conviction
In addition to criminal penalties, driving privileges are also taken away in the event of a DUI. There is an immediate suspension of a driver's license for anyone who fails to comply with field sobriety or chemical testing. In addition, there are also possible fines, court costs and the confiscation or impounding of the driver’s car. These penalties can even occur before conviction of a DUI.
A person convicted of a DUI may be eligible to receive a temporary license and appeal against the license suspension or limited driving privileges. But such options are available only in limited situations.
The severity of the offence and any history of DUI has an effect on the criminal penalties the driver receives. For repeat offenders, a common penalty is an obligatory “ignition interlock” installation. The device is a built in breathalyzer that measures the BAC of the driver, and if the BAC is above a specific amount, the car won’t operate. Fees are required to cover installation, rental, and maintenance of the device, which can amount to sizable payments. Alone rental fees can cost around ninety dollars a month.
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Field Sobriety and Chemical Tests
Refusing a Field Sobriety Test and Chemical Test