A practical guide to handling a DUI/DWI charge
This guide is intended to provide practical guidance to anyone arrested and charged with a DUI offense. It is not intended as a substitute for legal counsel which can only be obtained from a qualified DUI/DWI attorney.
Contents
- Chapter 1 - Immediately Following a DUI
- Chapter 2 - DUI Checklist
- Chapter 3 - 10 Questions to Ask a DUI Attorney before Hiring
- Chapter 4 - Worksheet for Interviewing Attorneys
- Chapter 5 - Timeline of a DUI
- Chapter 6 - License Suspension Hearing and Obtaining a Restricted License
- Chapter 7 - How to Present Yourself in Court
- Chapter 8 - Enrolling in DUI Classes
- Chapter 9 - Getting an Ignition Interlock Device Installed
- Chapter 10 - SR-22 Insurance
- Chapter 11 - Paying Fines and Fees
- Chapter 12 - Meeting the Terms of Your Probation
- Chapter 13 - Getting a DUI Record Expunged
Introduction
Being arrested and charged with a DUI/DWI is typically an overwhelming and highly stressful situation for anyone. When people feel extremely overwhelmed, it is a natural human response to simply do nothing, bury their head in the sand, and simply hope for the best. This is the worst possible thing you can do, as the vast majority of DUI charges are fightable. Even if your attorney cannot get the charges against you dismissed or reduced to a less serious charge – which may be entirely possible depending on your case – he or she will likely be able to negotiate reduced jail time, license suspension, and fines and fees.
myDUIattorney.org has compiled this information-packed guide as a resource to help walk you through the DUI process at every stage, and in so doing, minimize the stress, worry, and feeling of helplessness you may experience following a DUI arrest.
Foremost, it is up to you to take action – now is not the time to procrastinate as time is an essential factor in getting the best result in your DUI case, and reducing the negative impact on your life.
