Being arrested for DWI is never a positive experience when all things are

considered. When you see this sort of thing happening in the news, you

probably never realize how difficult a legal battle is for the people

involved. Many defendants actually accept the fact that the state has a solid

case and plead guilty without the benefit of legal counsel.

This is never a good decision, and many times the court will still appoint an

attorney when the defendant cannot afford private counsel. The problem with

this circumstance is that the attorney often works for the same state that is

prosecuting the case, so their priorities in representation could be

compromised.

When you get a DWI lawyer to represent your personal interests, life after the

DWI can be much easier. Your lawyer can negotiate a charge reduction or even a

dismissal when all of the evidence is evaluated.

Potential Fines and Incarceration

Fines and court costs for even a first conviction of DWI can be upward of

$1000. Subsequent convictions are even more expensive, and fine payment

reviews will be conducted on a periodical basis if the defendant is allowed

time to pay.

While most first DWI convictions do not carry an incarceration period with the

exception of some states, multiple DWI convictions always carry mandatory jail

time of some type, largely based on the material case factors.

Additional charges may also be pursued in cases of fleeing an officer or a

fatal accident, which will make life even more difficult following the fact.

To make matters worse, there is often no allowance of work release without

effective legal counsel, which could result in employment termination.

Additional Punishment

All DWI convictions will require the defendant to enroll in some type of

state-approved alcohol education program that will typically last at least one

consecutive year. Defendants must also bear the cost of this additional

requirement.

Treatment program completion might be required by the court in certain

situations. Legal action for injuries can also be the result of a DWI accident

with the potential for punitive damages as well.

States can impose the installation of an ignition-interlock device in your

vehicle that requires you to pass a breathalyzer test before your vehicle can

be started. This condition also typically lasts for one year or until a fine

is paid in full.

Of course, possibly the worst problem with life after a DWI is the fact that

the incident generates a criminal history and can prevent future employment in

certain fields, such as truck driving or delivery work. Public housing

approval can be impacted as well when the case is based on driving under the

influence of illegal drugs or results in a felony conviction of some type.

When all things are evaluated, it is always best to get a lawyer as soon as

possible and fight a DWI charge.

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