Have you been charged with your first DUI in Shepherdsville or anywhere in Bullitt County? What should you expect? You may not take your first DUI as seriously as you should, which will be a costly mistake. The process is basically set up so that you go in, plead guilty or no contest, and face standard first DUI penalties such as a fine, the suspension of your license, a substance abuse evaluation and treatment program, and a few other fees.
Kentucky law does provide several penalty options to the District Attorney, such as going to jail for anywhere from 2 days to a month, the suspension of your driver’s license for one to four months, a fine of $250 to $500, and the requirement to attend a 90-day alcohol or substance abuse program. The service charge is just under $400.
Did you know you may qualify for Kentucky’s DUI Diversion Program?
My name is John Schmidt, and I have more than two decades of experience as a criminal defense attorney here in Shepherdsville and the surrounding communities. There is a lot I can do to help when you are charged with your first DUI in Bullitt County or anywhere in Kentucky. You don’t need to plead guilty before calling to speak with me about your case at (502) 509-1490. It’s fine to plead “not guilty” at the arraignment and ask the Court for time to consult with your attorney at the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC. This keeps all options open and allows me to access any evidence in your case including the officers notes and video (if video exists), as well as testing procedures and results.
Are there other charges that have been filed in addition to being charged with your first DUI? We will need to work together to discuss the best options available to challenge all charges and seek a reduction in the consequences you may face, or diversion if appropriate.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the advice and aggressive criminal defense you need and deserve. At the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates we bring more than 25 years of experience to your side of the equation, and work hard to achieve a much better outcome in your case than you can or will accomplish on your own.