Don’t Plead Guilty to a DUI Charge Until You Look at the Total Cost

Don’t Plead Guilty to a DUI Charge Until You Look at the Total Cost

It is all too common for a person who has been charged with a DUI to assume that their best option is to plead guilty. They may have failed a breathalyzer or have other evidence against them that makes them believe they are out of options. The truth is that there may be more defense options to a DUI charge than you are aware of.

Before you plead guilty because you assume it is the only option, we suggest you carefully consider not just the criminal consequences but the financial ones. Keep reading to learn more about them and then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.

Your Car Insurance Rates Will Likely Go Up Significantly

It is likely that you will lose your license for at least a month if not several. Once you are able to legally drive again, you will pay a lot more in car insurance. This can last for many years after your DUI so remember that the long-term costs can be in the $1000s.

You Will Pay for Impound Fees, DUI Classes, and to Have Your License Reinstated

You can expect to pay to have your vehicle towed and to owe storage fees, which can end up costing around $700. The court will likely require that you take DUI classes which it will require you to pay for. This can add another $650 to the total cost. It will cost around $100 to have your license reinstated. These are just the extra costs in addition to the court costs and lawyer fees you will be responsible for.

There Are Many Other Associated Costs

That is not even close to the full extent of the potential DUI costs. You may have to pay costs for a bail, booking fees at the jail, fines imposed by the courts, to repair the damage to your vehicle, to pay to fix damage to any other vehicles you damaged, medical costs of anyone else who was injured, and your own medical costs that your insurance may not cover. You may have to install an interlock device on your car (and pay for it), you will likely miss wages when you are attending court, and you will likely have costs of transportation when you do not have a license.

There is an Alternative – Talk to a Defense Attorney

The number one reason people decide not to work with a criminal defense attorney is because they don’t want to spend the money. When you consider how much it can cost to simply plead guilty to a DUI, it is easy to see that it is well worth it to at least get a free case evaluation. You can do so by contacting Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 today.

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