Suggestions from a Tampa Criminal Lawyer for Those Charged With A DUI

A Tampa criminal lawyer offers several suggestions for people who find themselves convicted of a DUI or DWI in order to make the process a little less painful and go a lot smoother.

A good lawyer can plea bargain your first drunk driving case down to a reckless driving incident, especially if no one was injured and there was little to no property damage.  Just remember this may be the most expensive night of drinking you may ever experience because good lawyers do not work cheaply and it will be worth not having a DUI on your record.  Limiting the financial damage by plea-bargaining down to a reckless driving incident will also cost you less in court costs that may cost you more in attorney’s fees.

A good attorney will tell you that there is a 30 day grace period before your license is suspended so that you can take this time to apply for a restricted, work only license or you may request to have an ignition interlock system installed on your vehicle.  An ignition interlock system is like a Breathalyzer test for your car in which you breathe into it before the ignition will start and it won’t start if there is any alcohol present on your breath. Although, first time offenders rarely receive ignition interlock systems, it is worth asking for one and showing the judge you are willing to go the extra mile.  Additionally, they let you keep your license if they install one of these systems in your car.

Tampa DUI lawyers suggest there is no basis for an employer’s involvement if you do not have to drive for a living and you do not have a drinking problem.  Your driving restrictions should not affect your working conditions – you can still perform your work duties because it does not involve a vehicle, then there is no need to tell your employer.  However, if you live in a state of Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts or Alaska, a letter is required from your employer before the state will issue you a restricted driver’s license.

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