Our topic is as follows: the immediate consequences of a Labor Day DUI and, in turn, the long-term consequences of a Labor Day DUI.
Right before we go over those consequences, imagine that it is the morning after Labor Day. You just finished celebrating with a close friend and are now driving back to your home in Schaumburg.
Just a few minutes after getting in your car and heading back home, a police car forces you to pull over. In the moments that follow, you consent to a DUI test.
The results of this DUI test lead to you being charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. This is shocking and frightening; you know your life will change for the worse, even if you aren’t quite sure how.
Going over the immediate and long-term consequences of a Labor Day DUI, while speaking with a Schaumburg DUI defense attorney, will help you obtain the legal outcome you are entitled to.
What Are The Immediate Consequences Of A Labor Day DUI?
The immediate consequences of a Labor Day DUI are as follows:
- You will, in most cases, be arrested.
- You will be taken to a cell – or, alternatively, some other form of imprisonment.
- You will likely need to bail yourself out or have someone do it for you.
- You will no longer be able to use your license from that moment.
- You will have to go to court to argue your case.
None of these consequences is pleasant. And, some of these consequences can be devastating:
- Being arrested is humiliating, uncomfortable, and stressful.
- The above is true for being in a jail cell, or any other form of confinement.
- Paying bail can be financially challenging.
- Not being able to drive can make it very difficult for you to navigate your daily life.
- Going t0 court is stressful and time-consuming, although an attorney will make it easier.
Regarding the last point, if you have been charged with a DUI of any sort, you must work with an attorney. Doing so is the best way to obtain the outcome you are seeking.
What Are The Long-Term Consequences Of A Labor Day DUI?
The long-term consequences of a Labor Day DUI are as follows:
- Your license will, in most cases, be suspended for at least one year.
- You could spend up to one year in jail.
- You could be forced to pay a fine of no more than $2,500.
- Your criminal record will, in most cases, show your DUI conviction.
Each one of these consequences can lead to serious problems. Some of these problems are as follows:
- If you can’t drive, it might be harder for you to get to work, among many other activities.
- Spending any period of time in jail can jeopardize your job, relationships, finances, and life, in general.
- Even though a $2,500 fine isn’t very much, if you can’t work due to your DUI, it could be devastating.
- A criminal conviction can make it harder for you to secure employment, loans, grants, among other things.
In the event that you have been charged with a DUI on Labor Day, you should work with an attorney who can help you avoid the above.
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If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Thomas Glasgow is recognized as an authority in DUI law. He has lectured statewide on DUI practice and law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, writes for the statewide DUI manual, and is regularly featured on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox News.
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