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Your life may be on hold after a license suspension

A DUI charge, with or without a conviction, can impact your life in many different ways. Most people understand the effects these charges can have on an individual’s life, job and finances. However, few people truly understand the effects they may have on one’s emotional and mental well-being. Even without a DUI conviction, losing the right to drive can, and usually does, impact every facet of your life.

Unless you are one of the lucky few that work from home, losing the right to drive will likely impact your job. If your job revolves around your ability to drive, losing your license may cost you more than just frustration. Even if getting to work is not a problem, many employers do not look upon criminal charges kindly. If you are in the process of being hired, these issues can significantly impact an employer’s decision.

Aside from the obvious impact a DUI charge or license suspension can take on your job or future career, it can impact you in other ways. These issues can change your requirements for car insurance and substantially raise your rates. DUI convictions or license suspension can also change the way people view you in regards to your credibility and character. Even applying for college can be made more difficult after a DUI charge, conviction or license suspension.

Aside from simply never putting yourself in the situation to receive a DUI, the best defense against these adverse effects is to hire a DUI defense attorney immediately following the charge. Not only can they help you limit the adverse effects these issues have, but they may also be able to significantly reduce or even eliminate the charge or penalty altogether. Losing the right to drive can affect every aspect of your life. Working with a DUI defense attorney can help manage these effects and get you back on track.

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