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 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
As we enter the Holiday Season once again, my hope and prayer is that we can all slow down just a little to really remember why we celebrate the Season, and that we can enjoy a few moments with family and friends. We were tragically reminded on 9/11 how precious life is and how quickly life can end. The legal system is important, but more important is how we treat our neighbors and ourselves; lawyers and judges need to be reminded that we deal with our "neighbor" everyday, and we should ask ourselves if we treat our neighbors as we would want to be treated.
 HIGH COST OF DUI CONVICTION
Want to know why it may be cheaper to fight a DUI? Take a look at the potential cost of a DUI conviction:
- LOSS OF JOB
- COURT FINES: Minimum: $300.00; Maximum: $5,000.00
- PROBATION FEES: $33.00 per month, or $396.00 per year;
- DUI SCHOOL: $265.00
- ALCOHOL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT: $1,500.00
- INTERLOCK DEVICE( 2ND AND SUBSEQUENT DUI): $150.00 for installation and removal; $360.00 for rental;
- CAR INSURANCE: If you are not cancelled, then look to pay 25-50% increase in premiums;
- LOSS OF CAR TAG: On 2nd or subsequent DUIs, your license plate is taken and car cannot be driven until license is restored.
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 IMPORTANT
NEWS FOR TEENAGE DRIVERS!!
The new teen driving law goes into effect on January 1, 2002,
and in particular effects 16-17 year olds. 16 and 17 year olds
hold a Class D license. This type of license has the following
restrictions:
- During
the first 6 months, a class D holder cannot have any passenger
who is not an immediate family member;
- After
6 months, a Class D holder cannot have more than 3 passengers
under 21, unless they are immediate family;
- Class
D holders cannot drive between 12 midnite and 6 a.m. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
- Any
Class D holder who accumulates 4 or more points during a
12 month period has the license suspended for a minimum
6 months;
- Once
reaching age 18, a Class D holder can apply for a Class
C license only if they have held a valid D license for 12
months prior to such application.
Automatic
license suspension for under 21: DUI, Leaving Scene of Accident,
Racing, Fleeing, Reckless driving, Possession of alcohol while
driving, attempting to purchase alcohol, possession of fictitious
license, and any offense for which 4 or more points are assessed
(speeding 24 miles over limit, passing school bus, aggressive
driving); and in addition for 16-17 year olds, 2 or more moving
violations in a consecutive 12 month period. Show your teens
this and ask them if they really know how easy it is for them
to lose their license.
 SOMETHING
DIFFERENT
With the coming new year, please take some time to review your
insurance policies and wills. I have an Associate in my office
who can advise you as to your Wills and Estate Planning needs.
Please call if interested.
Practice
dedicated exclusively to defense of those accused of DUI,
serious traffic offenses, drug offenses.
770-923-4948
mickeygroberts@aol.com
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