Charged with DUI in Las Vegas but Live Out of State?
Thousands of people from out of state flock to Las Vegas every day, whether for work, celebration, or just to have fun and unwind. It’s rare when a guest to Las Vegas doesn’t consume at least some alcohol. While many people walk or take advantage of the city’s countless cabs after drinking, others think they are fine to drive. What they don’t realize is the Las Vegas Police Department is very strict about drinking and driving, and patrols are often deployed for the sole purpose of finding and arresting DUI offenders.
If you live out of state and were arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, is important to find an experienced
Las Vegas DUI attorney to defend you against your charges. Nevada is part of the Interstate Drivers’ License Compact, an agreement between 45 states to share information if a driver from another state is charged with DUI or another traffic offense. This means that if you are from a state that is also a member of this compact, the authorities in Nevada will contact the authorities in your home state. Consequently, you will face the same penalties and legal repercussions you would face if you were caught drinking and driving at home.
Contact an Experienced Las Vegas DUI Attorney
It is important that you do not ignore your charges and pretend like they never happened. Because of the Driver’s License Compact your state will be notified and you are likely to face legal penalties until you address your charges in Nevada.
As an experienced Las Vegas DUI lawyer, I have defended many clients from other states who have been arrested for DUI while visiting Las Vegas, and understand the most effective ways to handle these types of cases. Many times, I am able to defend my clients without them having to return to Nevada. Should you retain my services, you can rest assured that I will work diligently to fight your charges in an effort to get them reduced or dismissed completely.
Contact the Law Office of Chip Siegel today to learn more about the DUI defense services offered at my firm!