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NCDD National College for DUI Defense: Mark W. Garka
Mark Garka is a Sustaining Member of The National College for DUI Defense

Your First DUI Shouldn't be the End of the Road

It isn’t exactly a secret that the system is cracking down on drinking and driving. All over the country, police are instructed more than ever to strictly enforce all of their state’s drinking and driving laws, forcing them to arrest drivers who are even slightly over the legal blood alcohol levels. Fortunately, while the consequences of a DUI are severe, the right DUI lawyer can usually provide you with reasonable options for first DUI offenses.

The first thing you should know when considering you options for first DUI is that you do not want to go to into the courtroom representing yourself. You may be guilty as sin, but that doesn’t mean you should be condemned to a lifetime of paying for your mistake. No matter what you have to do, don’t shortchange yourself on this one. Get the best DUI lawyer you can afford, preferably one who limits his practice to DUI defense and nothing else.

An experienced DUI lawyer is in the best position to give you quality advice regarding options for first DUI in your state and will advise you regarding whether it is in your best interest to fight the charges or to make a plea bargain. In most cases, you will have options for a first time DUI. Even if you are clearly guilty, and intend to plead guilty, an experienced DUI lawyer can help work out a favorable settlement, allowing your life to go on with the least disruption possible.

Make no mistake, if you plead or are found guilty of a DUI charge, you will have consequences, but having representation by a DUI lawyer can help lessen those consequences. In many cases, having a DUI lawyer can make all the difference in matters such as:

  • Whether you will have to serve jail time.
  • The amount of fines you will need to pay and the payment arrangements for the fines.
  • Whether you will be able to have driving privileges.
  • Type and length of probation.
  • Type and extent of community service.

Just because you are facing your first DUI offense doesn’t mean that you’re a bad person. Admittedly, it means that you made a bad decision, but one poor choice shouldn’t be the end of the world for anyone. Find a DUI lawyer who is truly on your side and who will fight to make sure that your life is not turned completely upside down because of a single indiscretion.

The Law Office of Mark W. Garka limits his practice to DUI defense. For the best options for first DUI in WashingtonState, contact the best DUI lawyer SnohomishCounty has to offer: Mark W. Garka. Don’t let one bad decision mean the end of the road for you. The Law Office of Mark W. Garka can help.


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