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What To Expect From A Second DUI
Cassandra Stone
If you recently got caught drinking and driving again, the consequences you face will likely be harsher than the first time you were charged with a DUI. If you are facing a DUI charge for the second time, there are several things you should know that might help you get a lighter punishment for this crime.
The look-back period in your state
One of the most important things to understand about a second DUI charge is that your state might not view your second charge as a second offense. Instead, they might view it and charge it as a first-offense DUI depending on the look-back period in your state. A look-back period is the amount of time that passes between one offense and the next. If enough time had passed since your last DUI, the court might treat your second charge as a first. This time frame varies by state, and some states have as short as five years for the look-back period, while other states have 10-year periods. Additionally, not all states offer look-back periods, so you will need to know how your state handles this.
The way the arrest was handled
If the look-back period will not help your case, you should examine the way the arrest was handled to see if there is a way out of the charge through this avenue. As a citizen of the United States, you have rights. If the police officer who arrested you failed to honor these rights, the court may have no other choice but to drop the charges against you. For example, if the officer had absolutely no reason to pull you over, this could be a factor you could use in your case. Secondly, if the officer failed to read you your rights, this too could be another factor to use in your defense for the charges you are facing.
The lawyer you choose
Finally, the lawyer you choose could have a big impact on your case as well. Lawyers with a lot of experience handling DUI charges often know the best strategies to use to help their clients receive lighter sentences for their charges. If you have not yet hired a lawyer, you should begin by looking for a DUI attorney who offers services specifically related to DUI charges, as this will be the best type of lawyer to hire. For more information about DUI charges, contact a lawyer like Winston C. Throgmorton, Attorney At Law.
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