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What to do if your college-aged child faces a DUI charge

On Behalf of | Sep 13, 2022 | DUI

A DUI arrest can derail the education and future career of your college-aged child. You do not want your son facing extreme punishment for a mistake he made on a night sidetracked from his studies.

This is concerning. DUI is a serious charge for anyone, potentially leading to jail, excessive fines, restitution and loss of driving privileges. For a college student, the sting may get even worse with expulsion from school and loss of scholarships and financial aid. You do not want any of these scenarios

Remain supportive, retain an attorney

Here are some crucial steps to take if your college-aged child faces a DUI conviction:

  • Remain supportive: Your child is going through a difficult time in this emotional roller coaster. Leave any judgments aside. A mistake happened. Now, it is time to overcome that mistake.
  • Learn about the arrest: Find out details about what happened at the traffic stop. What did the arresting officer say and do? Did your child take a field sobriety test or breath test? Discovering the details may help determine whether the officer made mistakes.
  • Retain an attorney: A skilled criminal defense attorney will guide you through the legal process and do his or her best to get the charge reduced or dismissed.
  • Consider enrolling your child in an alcohol rehabilitation program: This represents a proactive step, and the court will recognize such an effort as a big step toward resolution.
  • Prepare your child for the courtroom experience: Going before a judge can be intimidating. Make sure to let your child know what to expect and memorize the court schedule. You need to be on time.

Be proactive, supportive and non-judgmental. Your son eventually will put this experience behind him, learning from it and moving on.

Overcoming a mistake

You want to do your best to ensure that your college-aged child does not have a criminal conviction. A DUI arrest represents a mistake that your child made. You do not want him to pay for it for the rest of his life.

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