In additional to the obvious consequences of a DUI, such as fines, bail, jail time and attorney fees, there are consequences to be concerned about down the road.

First of all is the loss of your license. You can lose your license for 6 months to a year for first time offense and more than that for subsequent convictions.

There can be civil lawsuits. If you were involved in an accident where you caused property damage, or heaven forbid, injuries to the other driver, you can count on a civil lawsuit. While your insurance company is liable, if you look at the limits of their liability in your policy, you will be on the hook for amounts over the limits. This is not hard to reach if there are medical bills and pain and suffering.

You know that your auto insurance premium will do through the roof. The effects of this is likely to go on for some time. To see that extent of this rate hike, you should review your insurance policy with your agent.

Your situation could be impacted in personal ways down the road. Your potential relationships could be affected. It could adversely affect your job applications and business deals. If could affect your application to rent or buy a home. If is possible that your arrest record will appear in a Google search, and for sure, it will be in public records for some time to come.

Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.