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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. INFORMATION
WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE?Drinking alcohol and taking certain drugs affects your ability to safely operate dangerous equipment such as automobiles, motorboats and industrial equipment. In every state it is against the law to operate an automobile if you are so under the influence of drugs or alcohol that you can not safely operate the motor vehicle.
WHAT IS A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL?When you drink, alcohol from the drink is absorbed into your blood stream. Various tests have been designed to measure the level of alcohol in your blood. In most states, if your blood alcohol level is greater than .10, you are presumed to be too intoxicated to safely operate an automobile. However, you can still be drunk even if your blood alcohol level is less than .10. Further, there is a big push nationwide to have the laws changed in the individual states, to make anyone with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more considered legally too intoxicated to drive a vehicle.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM STOPPED FOR DRUNK DRIVING?If you are stopped by the police and suspected of drunk driving, you will probably be asked to take some type of test to determine your blood alcohol level, such as a blood test or a breathalyzer test. In most states, if you refuse to submit to the test as requested by the police officer, your license will be suspended for failure to take the test, regardless of whether you are ultimately found guilty of drunk driving. In Pennsylvania, for example, refusal to submit to any type of blood alcohol test automatically results in a one year suspension of your driver's license. You can still be prosecuted for drunk driving even if you refuse to submit to a blood alcohol test. While it is important that you do not make any incriminating statements to the police when you are suspected of drunk driving, you should always act in a courteous and respectful manner to the investigating police officer. The police officer's testimony could have a direct bearing on your sentencing in a drunk driving case at a later time.
IS DUI AND DWI THE SAME THING?Yes. Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") or Driving While Intoxicated ("DWI") are two of the terms used by various states to mean drunk driving. Drunk driving is considered a serious offense in all states.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT GRANTED BY THE COURT TO A FIRST-TIME OFFENDER CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE?Drunk driving is considered a serious offense in all states. The DUI statute in the state where the violation occurred will determine the extent of the punishment for a first-time offender. Generally, a first-time offender convicted of the offense (which is usually considered a misdemeanor) is ordered to pay a fine and may be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment. A suspension of his or her driver's license will usually occur as well. There are certain "programs" available to first-time offenders, which allow the defendant's punishment to be decreased under certain circumstances. Further, there are a number of defenses to a charge of drunk driving that an experienced attorney can raise on your behalf. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney for you free of charge.
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