National College for DUI Defense diplomate Christopher H. Neyland has been defending
citizens charged with Driving Under the Influence in courts throughout Mississippi for
more than eight years.  Mr. Neyland is an experienced and seasoned trial attorney
knowledgeable in DUI defense.  When choosing a DUI attorney, it is important to
choose one that knows the law of DUI and has experience in representing clients
charged with Driving Under the Influence.

The penalties for a first offense include:

Forty-eight hours in jail

A suspended driver’s license (typically 90 days)

Up to a $1000.00 fine

Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program attendance

However, the penalties for a DUI conviction do not stop there.  A person convicted of
driving under the influence generally must obtain an SR-22 insurance form, which
serves to notify the state that you have insurance in place.  Many insurance companies
will not insure someone that requires this form, and the cost for obtaining insurance
with this form can be as much as 50% more expensive than normal insurance rates.  
Additionally, a first offense DUI can be used to enhance a second offense, if the second
offense occurs within five years of the first DUI.  The penalties for a second offense
include:

A minimum of five days in jail, and up to one year

A minimum of ten days of community service, and up to one year

Up to a $1,500.00 fine

A suspended driver’s license for two years

Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program attendance

The impoundment or immobilization of your vehicle for the entire length of the
suspension of your driver’s license, a period of two years.

Of course, just like a first offense, a second offense can and will be used to enhance
the penalties should you receive a third offense within five years of the first two
convictions.

The penalties for a third offense are even more severe:

You become a felon.  Convicted felons cannot vote, cannot own a gun, and cannot
obtain a professional license from the state of Mississippi.  

A minimum of one year in prison, and up to five years.

A fine between $2000.00 and $5000.00

A suspended driver's license for five years

Seizure of the vehicle you were operating at the time of the offense.

*  As you can see, Driving Under the Influence is a serious crime, with serious
consequences.  Contact Christopher Neyland today to discuss your case with an
experienced DUI trial attorney.
Neyland Law Firm
204 Key Drive
Madison, Mississippi
(601) 605-2889
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