DUI Charge in Accident
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 2:45pm PDT
A man in the Joliet, Illinois area has reportedly been charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a collision and trying to flee the scene. According to reports, the man was speeding when he swerved into another lane and hit another vehicle. No one else was injured in the accident. He was later found smelling of alcohol. He was found in possession of prescription drugs that were not his.
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.