Omaha DUI Lawyer
If you face drunk driving charges in Nebraska, commonly referred to as DUI or DWI, you will have to protect your rights on two fronts. The right attorney can protect your rights in criminal court and at the administrative hearing regarding your license. With almost twenty years of criminal defense experience, Omaha attorney A. Michael Bianchi can help you fight your DUI.
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Because a Guilty Plea is Not Your Only Option
The first thing anyone who has been charged with DUI should do is send in a request for an administrative hearing. Your administrative hearing (ALR) only deals with the immediate revocation of your driving license, but if you fail to request a hearing, you can not challenge the immediate revocation of your driving privileges.
When it comes to fighting your criminal charges, it is important to understand that DUI law has changed almost annually for the last ten years. The laws continue to become stricter, to the disadvantage of the motorist. As the law becomes more complicated and far more penalizing, it becomes even more critical that you have an attorney who knows when and how to fight versus when to negotiate a plea.
Aggravated Drunk Driving and Additional Penalties
In certain circumstances, a DUI carries increased consequences. Nebraska also has aggravated drunk driving charges for drivers whose BAC was .15 or more. Did you know that a first time offender may be required to do jail time? And if you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the consequences are especially grave. Regardless of what vehicle you were driving at the time of the DUI, your second offense may result in permanent suspension of your CDL.
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If you have been charged with a DUI, you want to understand the potential consequences and your options for resolution. With almost two decades of criminal defense experience, attorney A. Michael Bianchi knows when fight and when to settle. Contact him today for more information about your DUI defense.
