After being released, the person should focus on finding an attorney if they did not already have one, and they would need to work on getting their car out of the impound if it had been impounded, which is something they could do on their own. They could also have an attorney assist with that.
It is important to get the car out of impound as soon as possible, because the meter will keep running and the bill for the car being there will continue to go up. The longer the car sits in impound, the more it would cost. There are tow charges, tow yard charges, and then a daily fee for as long as the car sits in the lot. In order to get the car out, the person should make sure they come with someone who has a valid license and insurance who would be able to drive the car.
A lot of times, impound lots act like agents of the police department and will notify them if somebody tries to drive a car without a proper license and insurance.
Should the Person Explore Alternative Options for Transportation?
People often face a potential license suspension from the Department of Motor Vehicles along with the charge for driving under the influence. They should not drive if the Department of Motor Vehicles suspends their license, so they could talk to their attorney for guidance in this area as far as the suspension, regarding what effect the suspension may have and whether there was any way to end the suspension or to convert the suspension early.
The attorney would want to make sure the person did not drive if there was a suspension in place, because it would be a crime and if they got caught they would face penalties. Depending on what type of license suspension it was, there might be mandatory jail time on a suspended license charge, so the alternatives to driving such as carpooling and using taxicabs would have to be considered.
A lot of different options might be available to the person, so with proper planning the amount of stress and aggravation that is involved can be minimized. Working closely with their attorney would give the best knowledge regarding if and when the suspension would take place and if it does, then how long it would last and what the person could do to get around without putting themselves in a dangerous situation.
What Costs Are Incurred by Getting a DUI?
Getting arrested for driving under the influence is not something that is planned. When it happens, there are certain costs that would be incurred. There are both short-term costs and long-term costs that need to be addressed. The person’s car being impounded would be one of the immediate costs, and they would need to get the car out because the bill would continue to go up. This cost would need to be paid quickly and there would be no real negotiating or working out payment plans with a tow yard or impound lot.
There might be different options when dealing with an attorney, and there might be other costs involved. Certain terms of probation may involve paying fines if the person had been convicted of something, but those fines come with options. They might be able to get time to pay or they might be able to convert it to community labor or community service. There are options available for court fines and fees, and there also are options for class payment plans if classes were required as part of a settlement of the case.
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