{"id":102,"date":"2019-08-07T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T18:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2019-09-09T12:26:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T19:26:20","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-were-arrested-for-a-dui-or-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-were-arrested-for-a-dui-or-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if You Were Arrested for a DUI or DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Arrested-for-DUI-or-DWI-with-Elizabeth-A.-Lawrence-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Arrested-for-DUI-or-DWI-with-Elizabeth-A.-Lawrence-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Arrested-for-DUI-or-DWI-with-Elizabeth-A.-Lawrence-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Arrested-for-DUI-or-DWI-with-Elizabeth-A.-Lawrence-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After being arrested for a DUI or DWI, figuring out next steps can be daunting. If convicted, individuals could face fines, jail time and temporary or permanent suspension of their driver\u2019s license. If you are not a United States citizen, a DUI or DWI may carry adverse Immigration consequences which could lead to revocation of green card and detention by ICE. It is highly recommended that you follow a few best practices on your end during the days after your arrest, as well as hiring an attorney. Your case mostly depends on the facts of your situation to determine the outcome, and an attorney will know which facts will strengthen your case. You can prepare for your case by taking several critical steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record Keeping <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In any legal case, it is very important to put as much in\nwriting as possible. After your arrest, write down everything that happened\nsurrounding your driving. Think about relevant facts such as how many drinks\nyou had, what you had been drinking, where you were coming from, where you were\ndriving to and why. Be thorough and specific so that your attorney has a solid\nunderstanding of your situation. One of the other records that will be\navailable for your case that your attorney will want to look at is your BAC\nnumber if you were chemically tested upon arrest. There may also be speed\ninformation available from any witnesses. All of these numbers and facts are\ngoing to add up to a portrayal of the event, and you will want to do your best\nto gather facts in your favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DMV Hearing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most critical step after being arrested for a\nDUI or DWI is requesting a hearing. This hearing determines whether you are\nallowed to keep your driver\u2019s license, and if it is not requested within ten\ndays, your license may be suspended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire an Attorney if Arrested for a DUI or DWI <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult to sift through the facts to find which ones\nweaken the circumstances against you, especially when the charges are sensitive\nand the stakes are high. Work alongside an attorney to pull together the facts\nto help you tell your version of the truth. Proving lack of drunkenness or\nfinding a weakness in the case in another way will require an expert attorney who\nknows this area of law well to be on your side. Consult with an experienced attorney\nlike those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may be difficult to know how to proceed if you were arrested for a DUI or DWI. 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