Loss of your freedom, loss of your employment, loss of your driving privileges and loss of your reputation are just a few reasons to hire Attorney Matthew A. Zenko to defend your DUI/OVI case.
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Clients are shocked to learn the severe penalties that exist even for a first DUI/OVI charge. But the punitive effects of a drunk driving conviction do not stop at the courthouse steps; insurance companies have tended to more closely monitor the status of their insureds' driving records and a conviction can oftentimes lead to dropped or high risk coverage in the future. Employers are also entering the arena as well through the imposition of zero tolerance DUI/OVI policies in the workplace. Professionals do not escape these repercussions as oversight boards are taking greater interest in these cases in monitoring the character and fitness component of their licensees. In the end, a conviction for DUI/OVI can become a matter of great unexpected consequence and inconvenience.
The resolution to your case lies in scrutinizing the details. Every detail of your case will be carefully scrutinized.
The facts and circumstances of your case will determine the penalties that you face. Prior offenses, alcohol test results, field sobriety test results, other evidence, the prosecutor, and the judge will all factor into your sentence.
However, you will likely face a combination of the following penalties:
The facts and circumstances of each case will determine the actual cost of your drunk driving defense. Generally speaking, drunk driving and other criminal matters are billed at a flat fee rate. A second, third, or fourth offense and high-tiered tests (>.17 Blood Alcohol Level) will cost more to defend.
Each case will have steps that are unique based on the facts and circumstances that exist with respect to the arrest. Nonetheless, a typical drunk driving case involves arraignment, pre-trial(s), motion to suppress evidence hearing, and either a plea entry date or trial date. Sometime cases are set for a pre-sentence investigation after a plea is entered but before sentencing is determined by the judge. Defendants must appear at all court hearings.
The facts and circumstances of each case will determine the length of time that it takes to resolve your case. Unfortunately, there are a variety of reasons that your case may take a significant amount of time to resolve. Your case is likely to take anywhere from several months to up to a year or longer in certain circumstances.
