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When you retain Jack I. Hyatt, you will get the very best oportunity to get your case dismissed prior to trial. Jack I. Hyatt is a aggressive lawyer for drunk driving, speeding, radar and driving on a suspended license. He is a past assistant state's attorney, has gained experience is over 20,000 cases, thoroughly knows the state's play book and is able to use it to provide you with the best possible defense, get your case dismissed prior to trial and keep your license.
"Thanks for a job extremely well done in getting my DUI, negligent driving, and all 11 related charges dismissed prior to trial so I did not have to appear in court and also having my MVA hearing dismissed."~N.M. "I was nervous about my DUI charges from the day I was charged until the day you called several days prior to trial indicating all charges would be dismissed and I would not have to appear in court. Thanks again for suggesting I not accept the state's offer to plead guilty."~~R.F. "I selected Jack Hyatt because of his experience, knowledge and reputation. He thoroughly investigated my case, detected technical mistakes made during my arrest and had my DUI and all other charges completely dismissed at trial. If you are charged with DUI or any traffic charge, he is the lawyer you need to call."~~R.S. "I was extremely worried about my pending DUI charges due to two prior DUI convictions. Your aggressive representation was excellent in getting all DUI charges dismissed prior to trial. You seemed much more knowledgeable than my two prior attorneys and were always available to answer my questions."~~T.D. "Thanks again for your aggressive representation in getting my MVA hearing dismissed and saving my license. I am so glad I switched lawyers."~~F.F.
THE DUI DWI SEQUENCEThe legal penalties for a drunk driving charge are not resolved in one proceeding. Rather, the penalties are encountered at several stages of the legal process. In addition, the consequences depend greatly on the individual case. The stages and corresponding legal penalties are summarized below.Once an officer decides to charge an individual with drunk driving the first set of consequences are immediate arrest and confiscation of the individual's driver's license. A temporary license is issued. The next stage is the first administrative hearing, in which a judge effectively decides how long driving privaleges will be suspended after the temporary license expires. This hearing must be requested within 10 days of arrest or privelages are suspended without a hearing. A judge bases his/her decision to suspend a license on whether or not there were reasonable grounds for the drunk driving charge. Below are the guidelines that judges follow when they do find resonable grounds and order suspensions. For a drunk driving charge mandatory 45 day suspension on a first offense. Mandatory 90 day suspension for a second offense. For a drunk driving charge up to 60 days suspension on a first offense. If an individual is charged with drunk driving and refuses to submit a breath or blood test he/she faces a penalty of a 120 day suspension. For a repeat offense the penalty for refusal is 1 year. Guilt or innocence is decided during the next stage, a court hearing by a District Court Judge. When a judge finds a defendant is guilty common consequences are summarized below: 1st Offense: Fine up to $1000 and/or up to 1 year imprisonment 2nd Offense: Fine up to $2000 and/or up to 2 year imprisonment 12 points on your MVA Record 1st Offense: Fine up to $500.00 and/or 60 days imprisonment 2nd Offense: Fine up to $500.00 and/or 1 year imprisonment 8 points on your MVA Record * The State's Attorney may file subsequent offender papers which allow enhanced penalties for repeat offenders. In addition, if found guilty of drunk driving by the district Court judge, an individual may be required to reappear before an administrative law judge for a second hearing for the issuing of further penalties. These penalties may include the possibilities of suspension, revocation, or restriction. Continue to the next section to find out what issues you should immediately consider so that these consequences can be avoided if at all possible. |