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A Young Man Gets a “Driving Under the Influence” Arrest, Gets Depressed, Decides to Hire a ”Driving Under the Influence” Attorney, Gets Inspired to Always Drink Responsibly, Learns About His Self Esteem, and Triumphs Over His Depression
Ralph had just received his fourth “drunk driving” arrest. Though he was extremely depressed about this, he was giving some serious thought about representing himself in court. His father, Sam, if may be pointed out, told him that this would be a really big mistake. When Ralph heard this, he asked Sam why he should even consider hiring a DUI attorney.
Although Sam wasn’t a lawyer, he explained to his son that he learned the hard way when as a young adult he received a “drunk driving” arrest, represented himself in court, paid three thousand dollars in penalties and fines, and served 90 days in the local city jail. As he mentioned to his son, after he got out of jail, he found out from a lawyer friend that had he hired a DWI attorney to represent him in court, he probably would have had his fines and penalties significantly reduced and he may have never served any time in the county jail.
What a DWI Attorney Can Do in a Drunk Driving Arrest.
When Ralph heard this he knew he needed more DUI facts so he asked his dad for more information about what a ”driving under the influence” lawyer can do in a “drunk driving” arrest. His dad then articulated the following: “Many if not most DUI attorneys will do everything they can to help you when it comes to your DUI arrest. To prevent you from losing your driver’s license and to keep your record ‘clean,’ DUI lawyers start by believing that you shouldn’t have been arrested. With this clearly in their minds, they will ‘fight’ for you and for your legal rights.”
When Ralph listend to his dad explain this, it was as if his eyes were opened for the first time about the critical nature of hiring a ”drunk driving” lawyer. Stated differently, Ralph realized that he needed a DUI lawyer.
The Reality About Taking Field Sobriety Tests
He then told his father that he had heard a lot about field sobriety tests. As a result, he asked his father what a field sobriety test was.
His father responded with the following: “Ralph, field sobriety tests are given by police officers to determine if an individual has been operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both. Field sobriety tests frequently consist of the ‘pen light’ test, the ‘one-leg stand,’ test, the ‘walk and turn’ test, and other field sobriety tests. If you are stopped by the police for a suspected DWI, you need to know that you are not required to take these or any field sobriety tests. What is more, many DUI lawyers think that sobriety tests lack scientific merit and are invalid.”
Ralph’s father then wanted to accentuate the following: “Ralph, keep in mind that you are not legally required to take any field sobriety tests. The police officer that gives the tests is the only ‘judge’ of your performance and is consequently typically documenting only the things you do incorrectly. As a consequence and in most instances, a polite refusal to perform any sobriety test will be appropriate.”
Near the end of their conversation, Ralph said that was beginning to grasp the significance of “drunk driving” laws and what DUI attorneys can do for a person who has received a ”driving under the influence” arrest, but he was still wondering why he was stopped by the police in the first place. In his own words Ralph asked his father the following question: “Dad, why was I pulled over by the police? Specifically what were they looking for”?
His father answered Ralph in the following way: “Ralph, there are several diverse reasons why you could have been ‘stopped’ by a police officer. Some examples include the following: involvement in a traffic accident, expired registration tags, missing a front license plate, weaving in and out of traffic, speeding, tinted windows, and driving erratically. Not only this but someone could have also reported you to the police after seeing you leaving a sporting event, a party, a restaurant, or a bar ‘under the influence’ and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. In a word, there are more than a few reasons why you were ‘stopped’ by a police officer.”
After getting “schooled” about “drunk driving” arrests, the role of DWI lawyers, and the fact that he didn’t have to agree to take any field sobriety tests at the time of his arrest, Ralph decided that he would without question hire a ”driving under the influence” attorney to represent him in court.
Ralph Gets Inspired That He Will Always Drink In Moderation and Never Experience Another DWI Arrest
Something else, however, happened after he had talked to his father. Ralph at last started to comprehend the serious nature of DWI arrests and as a consequence, he made up his mind that from this moment forward, he would always drink in moderation so that he would never again have to suffer through another DWI arrest.
His dad smiled at Ralph and told him the following, “Ralph, it took me until I was fifty years old to realize what you just told me. I am really proud of you.
Ralph thanked his dad and then said, “if I can always drink in moderation, I will never need to hire a DUI attorney again!”
Does Ralph Need Alcohol Rehabilitation For His Alcohol Abuse or For His Alcoholism?
There was, however, one thing that neither Ralph nor his father thought about, namely, if Ralph needs alcohol treatment for his alcoholism or for his alcohol abuse. In fact, Ralph may be required by the court to get rehabilitation for his careless drinking.
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