Man Charged with DUI
Posted on Aug 4, 2011 2:50pm PDT
A man in the Urbana, Illinois area has reportedly been charged with DUI in a matter where he allegedly hit a pedestrian. According to reports, he is being charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. A pedestrian was reportedly walking across the road when a car turned onto the street and hit her with the side of his car. Witnesses saw the accident and were able to get the license plate number before the car drove off.
Dealing with a DUI charge is complicated and can be a fairly long process depending on the circumstances. You may be facing jail time, heavy fines, alcohol education programs, community service and other consequences that will affect your life. You do have options when being charged with DUI and you need to know how to properly proceed forward in resolving this matter.
By working with a DUI attorney, you will know that your case is being handled correctly and by someone who specializes in these particular legal matters. It's important that you have someone you trust protecting your rights. A drunk driving lawyer will be able to explain this process to you and guide you along through any difficult matters. Please take some time today to contact a DUI lawyer today and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can begin to move forward with your life again.