Paducah DUI Attorney
A DUI conviction will have dramatic effects on your insurance. Your rates will go up and, in many cases, your insurance carrier might drop you as a client altogether. You will need an experienced attorney defending you against these charges. I am attorney Jeremy Ian Smith, and I am prepared to fight by your side to get the DUI charge reduced or dismissed.
Kentucky Drunk Driving Lawyer
Clients charged with drunk driving want answers to several questions, including:
- What will a drunk driving charge do to my license?
- How long does a license suspension last?
- What is a "hardship license," and when am I able to apply for one?
- What does it mean if I did not pass any of the field sobriety tests?
It is my goal to ensure all your questions are answered. I will work to make sure you are comfortable with your options and consequences.
If you are a commercial driver and you are convicted of DUI while operating a motor vehicle that falls under your normal operator's license, the Department of Transportation will suspend your commercial driver's license. I encourage you to contact my office immediately if you are charged with DUI so I can begin designing your defense.
DUI Aggravating Circumstances
A DUI charge might have more severe punishment if there were aggravating circumstances attached to the charge. There are many different aggravators, including:
- Excessive speed
- Passengers 12 years old or younger in the vehicle
- Prescription drugs in your system
Prescription drugs can potentially cause a drastic change in perception and reaction time. If you have taken prescription drugs before operating a motor vehicle, you will need to prove the drugs caused no impairment. This will be extremely difficult without the aid and representation of a skilled attorney.
If Suspected of Committing a Crime, What Do I Do?
You should never talk to law enforcement without counsel. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning or interrogation, but you must assert this right. You should be respectful and polite to any law enforcement official you have contact with. I encourage you to contact a lawyer immediately. Police have obtained several confessions that lead to convictions by simply asking defendants to talk. You have no obligation to talk to them, but your behavior during an arrest can go a long way towards helping ensure a more favorable outcome in your case.
Contact the Firm
If you have questions regarding DUI or DWI charges in McCracken County or Paducah, Kentucky, contact the Law Offices of Jeremy Ian Smith.
