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DWI/DUI, Refusal to take the
breathalyzer
If you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or
refusal to take a breath test, you face very serious mandatory penalties if
convicted. For your first offense (if your reading is a .10 or above) you face
the possibility of a jail term not to exceed thirty days, a mandatory license
suspension of seven months, mandatory
participation in the intoxicated driver’s resource center and fines and
assessments of up to $750 and an insurance surcharge of $1,000 per year for
three years. If you have prior offenses that are less than ten years old, the
penalties are more severe. Katherine and Francis Hartman were former municipal
court prosecutors who have extensive experience handling these matters.
No Insurance
If you are convicted of driving without insurance you will lose your license for
one year, be ordered to perform community service, and receive a substantial
fine. You could face the possibility of jail, depending on your driving history.
We will try to protect you from the possibility of jail and minimize the
consequences of these charges.
Traffic Tickets
In addition to expensive fines, (which are doubled in construction zones and 65
mile per hour zones), and possible license suspension, being convicted of a
traffic violation can cause you great expense on your insurance premiums. Many
traffic violations carry with them “points” which the insurance companies use to
justify surcharges or increased premiums. If is important to retain experienced
legal counsel to represent you if you have been charged with motor vehicle
violations to minimize the impact these tickets may have upon your future.
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Suspended Driver’s License
If you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended you face an
additional period of suspension, substantial fines and in some circumstances
mandatory jail. These serious penalties justify retaining experienced lawyers to
fight for your rights.
License Problems
If you have problems with your license because of old traffic violations,
unpaid surcharges or other administrative issues we can represent you interests
before the Motor Vehicle Commission, (formerly DMV) and help you get your
driving privileges restored.
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