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Your Rights in a DUI Case

Drinking and driving is a life-endangering crime that all 50 states take very seriously. If you are charged with DUI, you could face some substantial consequences for your actions if convicted; however, as a U.S. citizen, in the criminal justice system you have rights to protect you. Become familiar with your rights, so that you are aware whether your case is being handled properly.

As a defendant of a DUI charge, you have many different rights that protect you in different areas of the legal proceedings, including:

Rights when Dealing with the Police:

• Miranda Warnings
• Search & Seizure Rights

Rights in the Courtroom:

• Right to Counsel
• Right Against Self-Incrimination
• Right to a Speedy Trial by Jury
• Right Against Double Jeopardy

Rights if Convicted of DUI:

• Right Against Cruel & Unusual Punishment
• Right to Counsel on Your First Appeal
• Rights as a Prisoner

Get the help you need from a DUI lawyer today!

If you have recently been charged with DUI, get in touch with a local DUI lawyer. An attorney can make sure your rights are protected when facing a DUI charge.

Schedule a free, no obligation consultation with a local lawyer today. Fill out our free case evaluation or call us toll free at 1 (877) 349-1311. Total DUI will help you find an attorney in your area so you can find out potential outcomes of your DUI case.