The DUI laws in most states are a complex system of processes and court hearings that can confuse even informed individuals. For people facing drunken driving charges, the wisest choice is to seek out and hire a reputable and experienced attorney specializing in DUI charges.

For many people, a DUI arrest is the first, and probably only, time they ever need to deal with the criminal justice system. Because of this, they will not have any understanding of the processes involved in challenging and eliminating the charges from their records. In fact, many people are not even aware that an arrest does not translate into an automatic conviction. A DUI attorney will have the knowledge and understanding of DUI laws to help minimize or eliminate the damaging effects of such an arrest. There are numerous levels to DUI charges, and it is critical to understand the rights of a driver, as well as the possible penalties and long-term effects of the case.

For example, many states have two cases per DUI arrest – one in the criminal court system, and another in the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. A criminal court case will have an entirely different set of penalties than the DMV case, and both can create lifelong problems and legal damage. Navigating the complex paths of DUI laws and arrests is best done with the assistance of a professional attorney who has experience in the field.

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.