Overall consequences of getting a DWI
Consequences of getting a DWI
- Learn about the consequences of getting a DWI
- How it affect your life in the long term
- Contact us to learn what we can do for you and how we can mitigate the long term affects.
Getting a DWI can have major long term consequences that will affect your life. First you will have to deal with the short term consequences of getting a DWI. Going to jail for at least one night. Most people will get pulled over and arrested for DWI and taken to jail. You will likely get out the next day and have lost your drivers license, and pay some fines and be required to participate in court approved programs.
There is also long term consequences that stem from getting a DWI. A DWI is not considered a minor traffic citation it is much more serious. It is considered a misdemeanor arrest that you will be required to report every time you apply for a job or when you want to attend school.
Many professional ethics boards require you to report any convictions or any arrests that involve alcohol or drugs. Also from the perspective of insurance companies you are a much larger risk if you have been convicted of a DWI. This means that you might have to pay a higher premium than before because of your risk level.
DWI Consequences New Orleans
If you have recently got a DWI in the New Orleans area please give me a call at (504) 401-9307 for a free consultation. We will sit down and look at the facts in your situation to develop the best plan of attack.
