6 Things to Prepare for with a DUI Conviction

A DUI conviction can have serious consequences. You will be ordered to pay steep fines, and you may spend time in jail or have probation. But that’s just the start. A DUI conviction can change everything from the way you’re able to drive to the kind of work you can get. 

It’s important that you hire the best Mesa DUI defense attorney you can find to represent you, in hopes that you can either avoid conviction or you can get reduced penalties. However, you should prepare yourself for some stiff consequences. Here are six common consequences of a DUI conviction: 

Ignition Interlock Device

You will be ordered to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle starting with your first DUI conviction. The amount of time the device must remain installed depends on how many times you have been convicted of DUI and other circumstances of your arrest. 

Know that you will have to pay for the device and the installation yourself. You will not be able to drive without first blowing into the device and providing that you are not under the influence. That can be a nuisance, and it can be embarrassing when you have passengers in your vehicle, such as a date or business colleagues. 

DUI Class

You will almost certainly be ordered to attend a DUI class if you are convicted of driving under the influence. In this class, you will learn about appropriate alcohol consumption, ways to ensure that you drive responsibly, and so on. 

Again, you will have to pay for these classes, and you’ll end up spending a large part of your free time on them. They can last a dozen classes or more, and they may be offered at night or in longer sessions on the weekend. 

Professional License Forfeiture

Whether or not you were driving on the job when you were arrested for driving under the influence, a DUI conviction can result in you losing your professional license. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you may lose your professional license permanently. If you lose your license, you will lose your ability to make a living the way you previously have. 

You can also lose other types of professional licenses, such as those given to doctors, lawyers, and other specialists. A DUI conviction would reflect a lack of judgement or, according to some associations, a failing in moral character, and that can result in the revocation of your license. 

Higher Insurance Rates

You can be sure that any driving conviction – but especially a DUI conviction – will result in higher automotive insurance rates. You may be surprised at how high your rates will jump after a conviction.

But a higher bill may not be your only problem. You may even have your policy canceled, and you may have a hard time finding another company that will insure you. 

Job Loss

You can be fired if you are convicted of a DUI in Avondale. Your employer may have had a provision in their handbook or in your employment contract that explicitly says so. Being fired can make it much harder for you to get another job later. 

Other Long-Term Repercussions

You may not just lose the job you have; you may also have a hard time finding future employment if you have a DUI conviction on your record. You may also have a hard time being approved for volunteer positions or participating in some social clubs. It’s a conviction that can follow you for a long time to come. 

A DUI conviction comes with many short- and long-term consequences. Do your best to avoid these by drinking responsibly. If you are arrested on suspicion of DUI, call the best DUI defense attorney in Avondale  you can find to represent you. 

My AZ Lawyers is ready to help. Our DUI defense attorneys are committed to helping you maintain your driving record and to avoid these long-term consequences. We’ll explore every legal option for clearing you of the conviction or of reducing your penalties. We’ll fight for you whether it’s your first DUI arrest or your fourth. Call us today to talk with a DUI attorney about your options. We’ll help you understand your best strategy for fighting your charges.

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