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DUI, minor in possession of alcohol, open container and public intoxication – are directly referred to as alcohol-related crimes. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other impairing drugs is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Whether your state calls it “driving under the influence (DUI),” “driving while intoxicated (DWI),” or some other name, it is a charge that is taken very seriously and punished accordingly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that roughly 40 percent of all U.S. traffic deaths are alcohol-related to some degree

An arrest for a DUI is a serious offense and should never be taken lightly. Charges for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs carry very stiff penalties such as large fines, loss of driver’s license, and in some instances jail time.

States and police departments are tightening up their laws concerning DUI charges. It wasn’t long ago that people charged with a DUI often only received minor fines and penalties. Since more people are becoming aware of the seriousness of drinking and driving, legislation has been put into place to dramatically increase the penalties associated with these types of crimes.

Anyway you cut it; it is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, at or beyond a level of 0.08 percent.

There are a number of consequences you will face after being arrested for driving under the influence. First, you will have your driver’s license suspended. You’ll also be required to pay for the cost of a criminal trial, including attorney fees and a very high fine if found guilty. These vary depending on the state you were arrested in and your BAC level, but they average anywhere from $800.00 to an overwhelming $10,000. Depending on the seriousness of the charges, you can receive a long prison sentence.

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.