Possible DUI Plea Options In Delaware
DUI Plea Bargain Lawyer In Delaware
Retaining an attorney for a DUI charge in Delaware offers you numerous advantages and benefits. One advantage is that attorneys know Delaware DUI law and the Delaware DUI legal process much more in depth than you. In today's world the internet provides us with a wealth of information, some of it is accurate and some of it is not. When it comes to successfully fighting a DUI charge in Delaware it is always advantageous to retain a skilled and qualified Delaware Driving Under the Influence Lawyer.
If charged with a DUI in Delaware, ideally, your lawyer will be able to have the case dismissed and all charges will be dropped. Or, perhaps you may qualify for some alternative sentencing options or perhaps there are plea options that will make the charge not as harsh. Sometimes an attorney can get a DUI charge reduced to some lesser charge such as Reckless Driving-Alcohol Related. A skilled, experienced and competent Delaware DUI Defense Attorney can help decide if this option may work for you.
I am Delaware Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Kevin P. O'Neill and I want you to know that you do not have to face your Delaware drunk driving charge alone. It is not the end of the world but is to be taken seriously. I understand and acknowledge that you may have made a one-time bad decision or suffered a lapse in judgment. In court I will do my best to convey to the judge and the prosecution the circumstances surrounding your arrest and the defenses that apply in your case. Please call my office today at 302 622 9500 to discuss your rights, your driving privileges, your freedom and how to protect them. Or, email a Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer by clicking here for help with your pending DUI charge.
Delaware Reckless Driving-Alcohol Related Laws
Many times, drunk driving charges in Delaware can be reduced from DUI to Reckless Driving Alcohol Related. This reduction of charges is only possible if circumstances surrounding your case allow for it. Having the prosecution accept your plea is contingent upon several factors such as:
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level: the closer your BAC is to the legal limit of .08 the better your chances are of having a wet reckless plea accepted by the prosecution
Did Your DUI Result In An Auto Accident: If there was an auto accident involved in your DUI, even if it was not your fault, there is minimal chance of having DUI reduced to Reckless Driving Alcohol Related.
Previous DUI Record: If you have no previous DUI's that is very advantageous in terms of having your plea accepted
Criminal Record/Criminal History: If you have a prior criminal record, or multiple serious traffic offenses it may become extremely difficult to have your plea accepted
Reckless Driving Alcohol Related Penalties In Delaware
If your DUI charge is reduced down to a Reckless Driving Alcohol Related the penalties differ slightly from DUI conviction penalties. If you have a prior DUI you may still be able to plead it down but the chances are greatly reduced, especially if the 2 arrests were not far apart in terms of time.
A conviction for Reckless Driving-Alcohol Related carries with it the same consequences as a normal reckless driving conviction. The primary difference is that in a Reckless Driving Alcohol Related conviction you will have to successfully complete a state mandated and state approved alcohol education/treatment course. Aside from not having a DUI conviction on your driving or criminal record the biggest benefit of pleading down to Reckless Driving Alcohol Related is that your license will not be suspended or revoked as with a DUI. This alone can help to keep your life more manageable on several levels. On the down side, you can still lose your license if you are not successful in the administrative hearing. As well, a conviction for Alcohol Related Reckless Driving would count as a DUI offense for purposes of sentencing if you were again arrested for DUI.
How I Will Help You
Having your DUI charge reduced to an Alcohol Related Reckless Driving is not as easy as it sounds. It is typically something you cannot do on your own without the aid of an attorney. You can ask for it but the odds are substantially less without the aid of a Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer. A DUI conviction is a serious matter due to the heavy financial penalties along with the mandatory license suspension. Losing your driving privileges alone can turn your life upside down. Retaining me as your Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer makes sense and will help you considerably.
Contact A Delaware DUI Attorney
Retaining me as your Delaware DUI Lawyer will be extremely beneficial regarding your DUI case. I will outline and execute a strategic and sound defense for you. In addition, I will make sure your rights are protected every step of the way. Call me, Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. You can also email a Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer by clicking here. With many years serving those charged with DUI in Delaware I promise to aggressively protect for your rights while attempting to minimize the repercussions of your DUI charges.
I routinely and competently serve those charged with Driving Under the Influence throughout New Castle County, Kent County & Sussex County Delaware. Within these counties I proudly serve all cities, towns & suburbs in including, but not limited to, Wilmington, Claymont, Newark, Pike Creek, Hockessin, New Castle, Stanton, Newport, New Castle, Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, Odessa and Townsend, Smyrna, Dover, Harrington, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island.
