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Suffolk County DUI Lawyer – If you need a Suffolk County DUI lawyer I will help you

If you have been arrested for a Suffolk County DUI and want a free consultation from a Suffolk County DUI Lawyer, call now. New York State takes the charge of DUI very seriously and so do I. Let me help you to defend against your Suffolk County DUI charge. Sometimes, it is possible to lessen or eliminate many of the negative effects associated with a DUI arrest and conviction. Often this can be accomplished through our negotiation of a plea deal that benefits your interests, while in other situations we may choose to fight the charges all the way through the trial phase. While a negotiated plea deal is often a good option, I will not hesitate to utilize all aspects of the legal process to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome given your individual circumstance.
A DUI conviction can negatively impact you in many ways. First, there is the potential embarrassment or stigma associated with explaining this unfortunate situation to your loved ones, though in truth, thus is the least of your problems. Moving forward, the long-term implications and practical effects must be considered in greater detail. A conviction of this type can lead to:

• Jail – A Suffolk County DUI is a criminal matter and can affect your civil liberties – meaning you can be put in prison. While this is generally not the case for a first offense without accident or injury, the possibility of going to jail should certainly cause you to step back for a moment and consider the gravity of the charges against you.

• Heavy Fines and Monetary Fees – While it is never truly cheap to get a good Suffolk County DUI lawyer, not getting a competent Suffolk DUI Lawyer can be worse.  The costs associated with a guilty conviction can far outweigh the expense of hiring competent counsel. And, while the fines imposed by the court or DMV can be significant, it is often the sharp and even drastic increase in car insurance costs that truly take a toll on your wallet. A DUI conviction in New York can raise your insurance premiums up to several hundred dollars per month for over 2 years after you have been found guilty. Simple math dictates that this can translate to several thousand dollars more in insurance costs to you. So, how can I help you avoid this? Often, by pleading the charge down to a lesser offense, I may be able to largely avoid such excessive insurance spikes. Despite what many believe, car insurance companies do not generally raise your rate based primarily upon points assessed to you by the DMV. Rather, the increase is often dependent upon the type of conviction or pleading you get, i.e. what was the specific violation(s) you were found guilty of or pleaded to. Often, I can attempt to structure and secure a deal for you in which you accept a lesser manner of culpability via a lesser charge that will likely NOT trigger the aforementioned sharp jump in monthly insurance bills to you. A DUI is a crime, but I may be able to get an offer for you in which you plead guilty to an infraction or violation rather than a misdemeanor or crime. This is an important distinction because it can drastically cut the fees, fines and increased insurance costs associated with a criminal DUI conviction.
• A Criminal Record – Protecting your record, reputation and future interests is of paramount importance to me personally, as I am sure it is to you. This is perhaps our most important consideration. After the arrest, potential fines and eventual conclusion of your case has long faded from memory, there is one thing that won’t dissipate with time – and that is your permanent police criminal record. By successfully fighting your DUI charges or structuring an advantageous deal for you, I can help you protect your reputation and often avoid having a criminal record. This is especially important as a DUI conviction can be seen by a “red flag” by many employers and can even bar your access to many potential future opportunities and jobs. It can even prohibit you from receiving government educational loans, for example. This only underscores your need to retain a Suffolk County DUI Lawyer who can help you to protect your reputation and record, and stand by you through the entire process.