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Caught Driving Under the Influence |
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Monday, 30 July 2007 |
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What Will Happen if You are Caught Driving Under the Influence in Las Vegas, and How to Make the Most of It: Due to its very nature Las Vegas is a gathering point for anyone who is looking to make an easy buck. The owners of the establishments in Vegas who cater to these individuals know precisely how to make the most of this. They are more than happy to ply their patrons with food and drink until their minds are so fuzzy that they are unaware of exactly how much money they are losing in their casinos. Unfortunately, the unhappy and inebriated are often then escorted out of the building to their waiting vehicles.
What happens next is anybody’s guess. They may make it safely back to their hotels, they may be stopped en route by a police roadblock or a enterprising officer on patrol who has noticed that they are driving in an erratic and unsafe manner. After there is tough but at least they will be given a Breathalyzer test to determine the level of their inebriation. If they are found to possess a blood alcohol level greater than .08 they will be declared unfit to be driving and will then be accused of driving under the influence. At this point is a Nevada residents will find themselves facing the possibility of a suspended license. At this point they should go and get the best attorney that they can find, preferably someone with experience in DUI convictions. A good attorney is the most important factor in the DUI equation for the driver.If you are is not able to convince a judge dropped the charges, the driver will be facing a fine and a possible jail time. The extent of these consequences are directly dependent on whether this is a first-time offense. A first-time offender will find their license suspended in themselves being given a seven-day temporary license. If during that seven days they are unable to convince a judge that they were not in fact driving under the influence their license will be suspended for 90 days. After 45 days they may apply for a restricted license, which will allow them to commute back and forth to their place of employment. A first offender will also be faced with a jail sentence of two days to six months, which may be waived in favor of community service. Again, this demonstrates the importance of having a good attorney. Fines for a first offender are issued in amounts of no less than $400. While this may seem harsh for a first offense this is nothing compared to what will happen to a multiple offender. A second time offender faces the license suspension as up to one year with no chance for a restricted license, and will face fines in excess of $750. They also may be required to complete a substance abuse program, and will almost certainly be required to complete some jail time. A third time offender faces fines of $1000 or greater and the suspension of their license for three years. After the first offense barring an excellent attorney there is almost no way to obtain any sort of leniency from the courts. The best a driver can hope for is to keep their nose clean and be able to obtain a reduced prison sentence. |
