Society Journal

A Tampa DUI lawyer could help someone who has been convicted of drinking under the influence of alcohol or driving while doing drugs by asking the court or judge for a reduced sentence, especially if the individual has never been caught before.

Some of the penalties a judge could impose on a person before them that has been charged with a DUI might include having them do several hours of community service or speaking to young adults about the dangers of drinking and driving. A judge could also require an individual to a rehabilitation center for detoxification and to clean up their act. If a person refuses the judge’s orders, they would be in contempt of court and would serve jail time.