Many issues confront those charged with criminal and traffic offenses, including the possibility of incarceration, the effect of a conviction on their driver's license, and the ancillary aspects of a conviction, such as the impact on their employment, ineligibility for student loans, ineligibility for certain jobs, and a negative impact on obtaining U.S. Citizenship.  In some cases, where the accused is on Parole or Probation, a criminal or serious traffic conviction could result in the reimposition of a suspended sentence, or the loss of a Probation Before Judgement in another case.  The hidden aspects of a DWI/DUI also include consequences with the Motor Vehicle Administration, and on the cost of maintaining automotive insurance. 

I strongly advise anyone who has been charged with a criminal, serious traffic, or even minor traffic offense to be aware of the long-range consequences that may befall them, should they be convicted.  This can only be accomplished by making an appointment for a consultation with a competent and experienced attorney.  You will be required to make decisions which effect your life, and the lives of your family and those close to you.  You should be aware of all of your options before you make those decisions.

You should not wait to contact an attorney.  Some consequences can begin to accrue as soon as 10 days after being charged, such your rights regarding Motor Vehicle Administration hearings.