DUI / DWI Drunk Driving Defense Attorney
Public perception categorizes people charged with drunk driving as criminals, even before they have been convicted of any crime. Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a stressful experience. Penalties for this offense may include suspension or loss of license, increased insurance rates, jail or prison time, probation, serious fines, and a permanent criminal record. An experienced criminal and DUI / DWI defense lawyer can make a great difference in the outcome of your case.
At the law office of Hernando, Mississippi, attorney James D. Franks, I understand that one minor error in judgment may have life-long consequences. A drunk driving conviction in Mississippi may result in severe penalties and fines, and an automatic license suspension. If you have been charged with DUI, I can help ensure that you will be treated fairly and your rights will be protected.
In Mississippi, if you are stopped for drunk driving and you refuse the alcohol breath test, you face an automatic suspension of your license, which can last up to one year. An appeal from a suspension must be started right away, since you only have a limited period of time to file. I have extensive experience challenging DUI-related license suspensions for breath-testing refusal, and I can assist you if your license has been suspended.
If you do participate in alcohol breath testing, and fail the test, your license will be suspended after 30 days. However, you may be eligible for a driver’s license extension, which will allow you to continue to drive until your trial date.
If you have been arrested for DUI / DWI, drunk driving, or any other alcohol or drug related crime in northern Mississippi, please contact me today for a free initial consultation. I represent clients charged with alcohol-related crimes in communities throughout northern Mississippi, including Hernando, Southaven, Olive Branch, and Horn Lake and DeSoto, Panola, Tate and Tunica Counties. I also assist students at the University of Mississippi and Northwest Community College, as well as Mississippi visitors who are returning to Memphis or other areas after visiting the Tunica Casino Complex.
James D. Franks
Attorney at Law
2584 Highway 51 S., P.O. Box 545
Hernando, MS 38632
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Phone: 662-429-5914
Fax: 662-429-1591
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