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DUI’s are tried before juries of 6 persons. DUI jury trials last between one and three days depending on the complexity of the case and the number of witnesses.
If you are arrested for DUI, the arresting officer will likely punch a hole in your license and provide you with paperwork related to an administrative hearing. It is important to understand that your driver’s license is still valid for a period of twenty (20) days after the arrest, regardless of what you do.
This will be your first appearance in court. The court will ask you to enter a plea. Enter a plea of not guilty to all of the charges against you.
Whenever you are facing criminal charges, your first step should be to sit down and talk with a criminal defense attorney. You should not hire a DUI defense attorney unless they offer to talk with you in person about your case free of charge.
If you are charged with a DUI, or expect DUI charges to be filed against you, Dan can help. DUI is a serious offense that carries both administrative and criminal penalties. In order to understand these penalties and the criminal process, you should consult with an attorney.
You should consult with an attorney immediately after your arrest. There are several issues that need to be addressed right away. In cases involving a breath test above the legal limit, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will initiate an action to suspend the driver’s license.
After you are arraigned, your case is assigned to a judge. This is a critical time. In some cases, it may be advisable to exercise an affidavit of prejudice to have your case reassigned to a different judge. Every defendant is entitled to one affidavit of prejudice but the affidavit must be exercised in a timely fashion.
If the defense attorney decides to raise any legal issues regarding the case, the attorney will file a motion brief and set a motion hearing.
In most cases, once you have been arrested for DUI, you will either be released into the custody of a friend or relative or booked into jail.