How Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Help You in a Dui Case
DUI or driving under the influence is one of the most frowned upon violations in society. It accounts for 16,000 deaths every year-most of which could have been prevented had drivers been responsible enough not to drink and drive. In fact, one person somewhere in the United States gets seriously injured every minute due to alcohol-related crashes.
Penalties for drunk driving vary by state, but thanks to the efforts of certain advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, all 50 states have passed laws to teach DUI drivers a painful lesson. For instance, a person with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of at least 0.8 percent can now be charged with DUI. Getting charged for DUI is a heavy cross to bear as you can end up facing fines and court fees. Even worse news is you can be sent to jail for up to 180 days, receive 10-year probation, …
