Things to Consider in Hiring a DUI/DWI Lawyer
Over 1.5 million drivers, on average are arrested due to driving under the influence of narcotics or alcohol.
A DUI Arrest is a serious matter; The Law Office of David J. Reed, LLC understands what is at stake:
| 1st offense | 1st offense Suspended Sentence | 2nd offense | 2nd offense Suspended Sentence | 3rd offense | 3rd offense Suspended Sentence | |
| Jail | 7 to 60 days | 2 to 60 days or 120 hours community service (if BAC .15% or more) | 30 to 180 days
90 days to 1 year (if BAC .15% or more) |
10 to 180 days or 240 hours community service
30 days (if BAC .15% or more) |
90 days to 1 year
180 days to 3 years (if BAC .15% or more) |
30 days
60 days (if BAC .15% or more) |
| Fines | $500 | $500 | $500
$1,000 (if BAC .15% or more) |
$500
$1,000 (if BAC is .15% or more) |
$1,000
Up to $10,000 (if BAC is .15% or more) |
$1,000 |
| License Revocation | 6 months
1 year (if BAC .15% or more) |
60 days
1 year (if BAC .15% or more) |
18 months
18 months to 15 years (if BAC .15% or more) |
18 months
18 months to 15 years (if BAC .15% or more) |
15 years | 2 to 15 years
5 to 15 years (if BAC .15% or more) |
| Ignition Interlock Permit | Eligible
45 days before eligible (if BAC .15% or more) |
Eligible | 45 days before eligible | 45 days before eligible | 45 days before eligible | 45 days before eligible |
Many people are unaware that Nebraska’s implied consent law requires all drivers lawfully arrested for DUI to submit to breath, blood, and/or urine testing.
If you received a DUI based on a BAC of .08% or a .04% if you hold a commercial driver’s license, you NEED REPRESENTATION
DON’T RISK MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT – GET EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION. THE PENALTIES CAN BE SEVERE WITHOUT AN ADVOCATE TO ARGUE YOUR CASE.
| 1st Offense | 2nd offense | 3rd Offense | |
| License Revocation | 180 days | 18 months to 15 years | 15 years |
If the defendant is placed on probation or the sentence is suspended for refusing a chemical test, the revocation periods are as follows:
| 1st Offense | 2nd offense | 3rd Offense | |
| License Revocation | 60 days | 18 months to 15 years | 5 to 15 years |
How to Find the Best DUI Lawyer?
A DUI conviction can really have an impact on your life. They can affect your employment, driving privileges, and can even be a sign of potential jail time. With these impacts, all your options need to be evaluated and discussed.
Come up with a “Potential DUI Lawyer” List
There are many resources where you can find the best lawyer to handle your DUI case. You can seek out personal recommendations and research National Associations and State Bar Associations. If you have already done these two, you can start making the list of the great and potential lawyers that you would like to meet.
Determine if the DUI Lawyer is qualified to Handle Your Case
Right after you have finished your preliminary research, you now have to consider the qualifications of every DUI lawyer on your list so that you can make the best choice. You can find if any are qualified to handle a DUI case through their educational background and their areas of specialty.
Meet the Lawyer for an “In-Person Consultation”
Taking the time to Meet the DUI lawyer in person will greatly help you in determining the best decision. This in-person consultation will help you in deciding who you are most comfortable dealing with. You can also assess their personalities and confidence if you meet them in person. A consultation can give both of you the chance to discuss the case as well as talk about the lawyer’s experience in similar cases.
Consider the Lawyer’s Fee
The lawyer’s fee is one of the essential things you need to ponder on. How much do you think a DUI lawyer costs? Various factors interfere with how a lawyer sets his fees. A top DUI lawyer can probably charge more because of experience, ability, and reputation. Weigh and think about your options as well as how much you’re willing to pay for your defense.
