Tips on Hiring a Criminal Defence Lawyer

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Title: Tips on Hiring a Criminal Defence Lawyer

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WELCOME

DUI Felony Offenses Criminal Defence Lawyers
handle
Certain violations, where even a first time DUI
offense can be considered a felony include
That which caused a serious body injury or defect
in an individual.
That which causes a death.
The BAC level of the accused is above a certain
limit.
Repeated DUI offences committed by the accused
within a certain time period.
A person along for the ride was under a certain
age.
The accused was found to be driving on a
suspended, constrained or invalid license.

Misdemeanor DUI Offenses Criminal Defence Lawyers
handle(part 1/2)
Misdemeanor DUI - Depending on the severity of
the offense committed, Misdemeanors are
categorised and the jail term is varied
accordingly.
For a first time offence as a Misdemeanor,
usually the states impose a very short jail term
or community service as a punishment and
deterrent to crime. The sentence may be
accompanied by a probation, fine, licence
suspension or DUI school.
In the case of successive DUI offenses, a
compulsory jail sentence can be given in case of
The lawbreakers blood alcohol content (BAC) is
exceptionally high.
A commuter is under a certain age.

Misdemeanor DUI Offenses Criminal Defence Lawyers
handle(part 2/2)
A second DUI may be considered as a low-level
felony in certain states, if the time gap between
two offences is above 10 years.
In few states, only a third consecutive DUI
offence is considered to be a felony.
The fourth or more DUI offence is definitely
considered a felony, in case they were committed
within 10-year gap, barring a few exclusions.

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