Beverly Hills is known for many things and, unfortunately, arrests for drunk driving are an all-too-common part of them. When people consume alcohol, their ability to make effective judgements is rapidly impaired and can result in many different actions that they wouldn’t normally do. Drunk driving is one of the most common, with people largely under the impression that they’re not too drunk to drive, until a police officer pulls the vehicle over, at least. One bad judgment when you can’t even think straight can have consequences for years to come, but a Beverly Hills DUI attorney can help to mitigate the worst of these penalties through negotiations with the prosecutor and the court.
When most people look at a crime and the potential punishments, they usually think of everything as more straightforward than it actually is. In reality, many courts have a great deal of leniency in deciding what punishments to apply and how many of them should be implemented (unless the punishment is mandatory, of course). This opening allows for negotiations with the court on your behalf, even in situations where it seems like you shouldn’t be able to change much of anything. Many factors can come into play during the negotiations, from how high your blood alcohol level was (lower is better) to your age, criminal history (or lack thereof) and other elements. To obtain more information on how negotiations may be helpful to you, consult with a qualified attorney in your area for more information and see what possibilities actually exist.
