When you're driving while under the influence, you are putting yourself and others in danger. Sadly, many people find that their one-off bad decision does lead to serious consequences.
What are the collateral consequences of a DUI conviction?
A DUI conviction has the potential to turn your life upside down. It is a mistake that can affect the way you live in a number of ways. The penalties for a DUI conviction are notably strict. You may receive a significant fine, potential jail time and a variety of other disciplines. The legal punishments alone are likely enough to assure that you will never make the same mistake again.
Self-defense can be a good reason for violence
Violent crimes can range in severity, from someone striking another person to an individual hitting someone with a vehicle intentionally. In all cases of violent crimes, there is a potential that the person who was accused is innocent thanks to a defense of self-defense.
