Although driving under the influence arrests are quite common across the country—approximately 1.5 million a year—having an offense on your record can seriously disrupt your personal and professional life. Even a first-offense DUI can result in up to six months in jail, hundreds of dollars in fines, driver’s license suspension and probation.
Unfortunately, there is a negative stigma attached to a DUI arrest, which can make the process much more difficult to deal with. However, you should know that you don’t have to be a bad person or an alcoholic to be arrested. Normal, law-abiding citizens can find themselves in similar situations, especially during holiday weekends such as Memorial Day. Suddenly, they’re thrown into the legal system, labeled as criminals, and confused with what to do next.
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, the most important thing you can do is seek legal guidance. Here are a few questions you need to ask to help you find the right attorney:
- How many years have you been in practice?
- How much experience do you have representing those who are charged with DUI?
- Have you ever been disciplined by the State Bar?
- What are the potential legal costs?
- What challenges do you see in my case?
- How many DUI clients do you represent a year?
- Have you worked with the prosecutor in my case before?
- How will you keep me informed about my case?
- How often do you take your DUI cases to trial?
- What will be the final outcome of my case?
Why You Need Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.
At Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C., we have been providing criminal defense services to the Harrisburg community since 1950, working relentlessly to pursue favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients. Attorney Joseph D. Caraciolo is an aggressive criminal defense advocate who has been licensed to practice law for over a decade, while Attorney Gerard Mangieri exemplifies our commitment to responsive, honest and personalized advocacy. If you have been arrested for drinking and driving, you need to take action immediately. Contact our Harrisburg criminal defense lawyers today and we can investigate your arrest and create a personalized defense for your case.
Call (717) 208-8359 or contact us online for a free consultation to learn more.