What will happen in a DUI case in Shepherdsville Kentucky? If this is your first DUI, the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC will be able to help reduce the impact of this event in your life. You are facing a six-month driver’s license suspension, 90 days in a qualifying Alcohol or Substance Abuse Program, jail time of 48 hours to up to 30 days, and a fine of between $200 and $500. We will work to reduce the charges against you and minimize the consequences you will face.
Bullitt County DUI offenders are offered the option to enroll in the Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program (KIIP) in order to prevent the use of a vehicle without first passing the on-board breath test. Installing an ignition interlock and a successful monitoring of usage can reduce the license suspension on a first DUI down to four months.
There are several mistakes the arresting officer and/or law enforcement can make in a DUI case in Shepherdsville that will aid in the defense of your case. In one particular case, we found that the testing officer had not been recertified on the actual testing equipment for months. The expiration of that officer’s certification led to the dismissal of our client’s case and dozens and dozens of others.
Why were you pulled over? How did they administer testing? Did they violate your rights under Kentucky law? My name is John Schmidt and after more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense I can tell you it is never in your best interest to represent yourself. Let’s talk about your unique circumstances and what we can do to defend you and protect your rights and interests.
What Happens on a Second or Third DUI Offense in Shepherdsville?
I can tell you that the Court takes subsequent DUI offenses very seriously. The potential penalties in a 2nd or 3rd DUI case in Shepherdsville within a 10-year period are much more severe. You will be required to attend a one year treatment program, and in a second offense face a fine of $300 to $500, an 18-month license suspension and between 7 days and six months in jail. A 3rd DUI case in Shepherdsville within a 10-year period results in a 36 month suspension of your drivers’ license, a fine of $500 to $1000 and 30 days to 12 months in jail.
Enrollment in the KIIP will reduce suspensions in a 2nd DUI to 12 months and a 3rd DUI to 18 months.
We are able to accomplish a lot for you, and will save you a lot of expense both in actual costs and fines as well as helping to reduce the expensive punishments the courts usually impose on those who represent themselves. There is too much at stake for you to go it alone. If you’re in or around Shepherdsville, or in Jefferson, Hardin, or Carroll counties and facing a DUI, lets talk about your unique circumstances and what the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC can do to help you.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today for a free consultation 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.