Miltenberger Law Offices

What happens after a DUI arrest, and what should you do?

After a DUI arrest you are wondering what to do next, which is completely reasonable. So what should you do, and what should you expect down the road? Miltenberger Law Offices can help answer your questions.

What about driving? After all, the officer took your physical driver’s license! Be sure to start by looking at the paperwork you obtained from the police officer. One of those pieces of paper should be entitled Notice of Revocation and Temporary License. This paper now functions as your driver’s license and lasts for a period of 15 days. You should use this time to consult with Miltenberger Law Offices to gain knowledge on obtaining your Ignition Interlock Permit, the breathalyzer device that will need to be installed in your vehicle in order to drive during your period of Administrative License Revocation required by the DMV.

When do I go to court? Within your paperwork you should be given a date and time which you are required to appear in court. Get this on the calendar and make sure you do not miss this hearing or a warrant will be issued for your arrest and you will likely be charged with an additional crime of Failure to Appear.

Should I have a lawyer represent me? Short answer: YES! Easy for me to say, right, it’s my job? Yes, it may be my job, but it is YOUR Constitutional Right and the most important one you can exercise when you have been accused of any crime including DUI. An experienced lawyer can make the difference between you being found guilty of DUI or having your charges reduced or even dismissed. It can be the difference between going to jail or getting probation. And it can assure your rights are protected or exposing when they have been violated. Cody has the skills to assure each of YOUR Constitutional Rights are upheld, so call Miltenberger Law Offices for a free consultation now.

What are the penalties for DUI? There are a wide range of penalties for DUI’s depending on whether or not you have prior offenses, how high your breath or blood test was, and the surrounding circumstances of your arrest.

For example, a 1st Offense Non-Aggravated DUI in Nebraska is a Class W Misdemeanor. This means your test was below a .150, and the penalty range for such a conviction if you do not receive probation includes:

• Maximum 60 days in jail and a $500 fine
• Mandatory Minimum 7 days in jail and $400 fine
• License Revocation of 6 months
• And you must apply for and obtain an Ignition Interlock Permit (IIP) to drive during your revocation period

If you do receive a probation sentence you will be subject to the following:

• 0 days in jail and a $500 fine
• License revocation of 60 days
• And again you must apply for and obtain an IIP.

Compare that to a 3rd Offense Non-Aggravated DUI in Nebraska, which while also being a Class W Misdemeanor, carries a significantly higher penalty range for jail and probation. For jail the range includes:

• Maximum 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine
• Mandatory Minimum 90 days in jails and $1000 fine
• License revocation of 15 years
• You will also have to obtain an IIP and comply with restrictions imposed by the DMV

If you are fortunate enough to receive probation you will be subject to:

• 30 days in jail
• $1000 fine
• License Revocation of 18 months to 15 years

As you can tell, DUI’s can be complicated and there are a wide range of penalties available to the Judge should you be convicted and sentenced for a DUI. The wide range of penalties is one of many reasons to hirer an experienced lawyer to navigate your case and assist you in putting your best foot forward to obtain the best possible result.

So now what? Call Miltenberger Law Offices!

Why Cody? Because Cody has over 8 years of DUI experience and has successfully navigated cases ranging from DUI 1st Offense, DUI 2nd, DUI 3rd all the way up to DUI 5th Aggravated and cases of DUI Serious Bodily Injury to cases of Motor Vehicle Homicide as a result of DUI’s. Cody has the experience and compassion necessary to make you feel at ease, to assure your rights are being upheld, to thoroughly investigate your case, and to work to get you the best possible result! To see a full list of areas that Cody is experienced in click here.

For more answers to questions regarding your specific case, what to do next, and the possible penalty range involved call Miltenberger Law Offices and schedule a free consultation!