If you've recently been charged with driving under the influence, you know that the consequences can be serious: in many states, you will almost certainly have to pay a large fine and suffer a long-term blot on your record. Depending on the severity of the charge, you may also face the possibility of losing your license and going to jail for a significant period of time. But many of these consequences can be lessened or erased completely with the help of an attorney who specializes in DUI cases.
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Just about every driver on the road is aware that a DUI is a pretty bad thing and can have a fallout that lasts a long, long time, including a restricted drivers license, court visits, and more. But there's a side to getting a DUI that most people don't even realize until it's on them: finances. A DUI doesn't go on your credit score, but it most certainly will have an impact on your finances.
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Often, people charged with a serious crime are offered plea bargains. Plea bargains allow the state to secure a conviction without the expense and time of a trial and allow defendants to accept a sentence that's often far less than what they might face if the do go through a trial. Often, charges are reduced to something less severe in order to facilitate the deal. However, a plea bargain isn't over until the judge okays it, and you can ruin your own deal.
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