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Understanding Dc Dui Charges
January 29th, 2011 | 
Author: The law as it applies to charges of DUI or driving under the influence can be complex and different states will apply their own laws within their jurisdictions. In Washington DC DUI offenses are taken very seriously and can involve mandatory jail terms, revocation of your license and large fines.
For those facing DC DUI charges it is important that they understand these charges, how the law relates to them and the penalties they are facing. It is also important to understand how the evidence against you is collected and how it will be used for the purposes of prosecution. Understanding all of this requires the services of an experienced DC DUI lawyer.
If you have previous convictions for DUI then you may already be familiar with the process that commences once you are arrested. However, if you have convictions from other states and are arrested in Washington DC then you may need to familiarize yourself with the applicable state laws. Convictions for DUI in other states are recognized within Washington DC.
Hiring a qualified DUI lawyer will help you to get advice on your case and to understand the impact of the charges against you. Whether or not you go on to hire a lawyer to represent you is down to your own personal circumstances and finances. Self-representation on charges of DUI is not recommended as a good defense relies upon good knowledge of the scientific and medical tests carried out at the time of your arrest.
A DC DUI lawyer will be able to build a defense case for you and will have the expert knowledge required to dissect the results of the field sobriety tests and the blood alcohol tests carried out when you were arrested. Besides this they can also manage the case for you, dealing with paperwork, meeting officials and authorities and requesting all evidence in your case.
Convictions for DUI can have far reaching repercussions. Aside from fines and possible jail terms, your license will be immediately suspended or revoked and getting it back requires meeting with the state motor department and reapplying. If you rely on your license for work then you may be granted special permission to continue driving but with restrictions. There are some situations however where you maybe sacked from your job if convicted of DUI or even charged. These include school bus drivers, lorry drivers, taxi drivers etc.
Understanding DC DUI charges is important if you are to successfully defend them and hiring a good DUI lawyer will help you to achieve this. The seriousness of the charges should never be underestimated and you need to be aware of the severity of the penalties you could be facing.
Originally published here.
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