Consequences of
Driving Under the Influence
 Operating a vehicle under the
influence of alcohol, controlled substance, medication, or
prescription that impairs the driver's ability to operate the
vehicle.
Consequences for the
conviction of Driving Under the Influence may potentially
include:
 Loss of
drivers license
Probation or parole
Loss of
auto insurance
Court
ordered drivers school
Impound
of vehicle
Court
ordered ignition devise
Significant fines
Other
Likelihood of any of the above
consequences depends on the following factors:
Prior
similar convictions
Any
other prior convictions
Currently on probation or parole
Attitude
of the community and court toward this type of crime
Degree
of media attention on case
Mitigating/aggravating circumstance
Accident
involved
Blood
alcohol content
Other
Defenses for Driving Under the
Influence may potentially include:
Insufficient evidence
Factual
innocence
Illegal
traffic stop
Improper
testing
Other
What can you do to
improve the outcome of your case?
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their individual legal issues.
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