Today, driving is a pretty average portion of life for many Americans. We rely on driving for multiple aspects of our life whether it be going to work, running errands, or picking up our loved ones. Without driving we could not accomplish a lot of things. However, something that is so useful to us as a society is also very dangerous, especially when alcohol becomes a part of the mix. Driving under the influence of alcohol, or other drugs is a crime within the United States, but also puts many people at a high risk of becoming involved in a serious accident.
Understanding the Legal Aspect of a DUI
Yet, what are the actual consequences of drinking and driving? When dealing with the legal aspects of drinking and driving you face many different consequences that can impact your life now, and later as well. Some consequences that you could face from a legal aspect include, but are not limited to:
- Expensive legal fines
- License suspension
- Jail time
- Probation
- Required participation in post-DUI programs
- Rehabilitation services
- Required installment of an ignition interlock device
The Personal Consequences of a DUI
Although an individual faces extensive consequences when it comes down to the legal system they face many consequences that impact their personal lives as well. When you commit a DUI crime you are not only impacting your life legally, but personally on multiple levels. Many times, individuals are either fired, or let go of their employment when they are charged, and later convicted of a DUI. Individual’s can also expect that their insurance rates will go up as well. When you are charged with a DUI and are either going through a divorce, or already have where child custody has distributed you can easily either have a change in custodial rates, or ultimately lose them as a whole.
When it comes down to driving under the influence at the end of the day it does not get you from one place to another, but from one problem to the next. However, when you are charged, or falsely accused of driving under the influence it is extremely important that you consult an experienced attorney immediately in order to help fight for your rights, and your case as whole.
For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.
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