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How will a drunk driving conviction affect your life?

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Posted By William McAdams | January 24 2022 | Blog, Drunk Driving, Firm News

Convictions for driving under the influence have a wide array of negative consequences. Losing your license is the most obvious. Fines and jail time are other recognizable potential outcomes.

These are only a few of the problems that come with a DUI. Even if your violation is not egregious, a drunk driving record creates havoc in your life. Those with charges must hire a quality legal defense.

DUI charge drawbacks

Getting and keeping a job becomes more difficult. The Professional Background Screening Association claims 94% of businesses check employment candidate histories. Thus, the future of your career may be in serious jeopardy.

Count on your car insurance rates going up. Certain states are notorious for imposing higher rate penalties than others. Another possibility is policy cancellation. Getting another company to work with you could prove difficult.

Personal relationships experience significant strain after a DUI charge occurs. When a conviction results, family therapy may be necessary.

DUI charge defenses

There are a few common strategies defendants use to try securing a dismissal. One is challenging the blood-alcohol test results. Roadside breath testers are notorious for being inaccurate. This gives defendants a reasonable path to professing their innocence. The honesty of the arresting officer could be impeachable. Experienced drunk driving attorneys know ways of analyzing and questioning police testimony. Not having probable cause for arrest is also a common disqualifier.

Drunken driving convictions have far-reaching consequences. Your odds of going free are better when there is quality legal counsel on your side. Keep this in mind when facing a legal ruling.

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partiner, William McAdams who has more than 25 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.