February, 2009

wrx insurance

wrx insurance

2007 subaru impreza wrx 2.5l h4 4 cylinder turbo 4 door sedan 5 spd trans
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
esurance 6 months $969.00 $161.50
aig insurance 6 months $1982.00 $330.33
unitrin direct insurance 6 months $983.00 $163.83
infinity insurance 6 months $1044.00 $174.00
safeco insurance 6 months $1430.00 $238.33
state farm auto insurance 6 months $1149.00 $191.50
progressive 6 months $1094.90 $182.48

these online auto insurance quotes were based on the following:

  • thirty two y.o. unmarried male, licensed in california at 18
  • employee of a public high tech corporation (programming), with a 4 yr degree
  • clean motor vehicle record (no at fault accidents, tickets, or suspensions within the past 10 yrs)
  • subaru wrx is located in sf, california, 94118
  • 1 yr with current car insurance co
  • car used for driving to work 5 days a week, 30 miles round trip
  • est miles driven anually: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury insurance limit and 50,000 property damage insurance limit
  • 500 dollar deductible for collision and comprehensive coverages
  • coverages waived: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medi payments, rental car, roadside assistance unless included
  • no auto insurance discount included except programmer if applicable
rsx type s insurance

rsx type s insurance

2006 acura rsx type s 2.0l 4 cylinder 2 door coupe with 6 speed transmission
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $627.10 $104.52
progressive insurance 6 months $1131.90 $188.65
the hartford insurance 6 months The Hartford is unable to offer coverage at this time.
esurance 6 months $1017.00 $169.50
infinity insurance 6 months $1263.00 $210.50
aig insurance 6 months $1948.00 $324.67
unitrin direct insurance 6 months $1178.00 $196.33

the hartford insurance didn’t want me again :(

these online auto insurance quotes were based on the following inputs:

  • thirty-two year old single male, licensed at 18 years of age
  • employed full time at a corporation (technology, programming), with a college degree
  • clean driving record (zero accidents, moving violations/traffic tickets, or driver license suspensions within the past 10 yrs)
  • 2006 acura located in sf, california, 94118
  • one year with current car insurance company
  • vehicle used for commuting 30 miles round trip
  • estimated annual miles driven: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bi limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • five hundred dollar deductible for comprehensive and collision coverages
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, med payments, rental car, roadside assistance unless included
  • no auto insurance discount included except computer programmer if offered
mini cooper s insurance

mini cooper s insurance

2008 mini cooper s 1.8l 4 cylinder turbo 2 door hatchback with manuel transmission
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $623.90 $103.98
progressive insurance 6 months $1014.90 $169.15
the hartford insurance 6 months The Hartford is unable to offer coverage at this time.
esurance 6 months $989.00 $164.83
infinity insurance 6 months $1036.00 $172.67
aig insurance 6 months $1513.00 $252.17
safeco insurance 6 months $1171.00 $195.17
unitrin insurance 6 months $1101.00 $183.50

the hartford insurance didn’t want me :(

these car insurance quotes were based on the following variables:

  • thirty-two years old single male, licensed since 18
  • employed full time at a corporation (tech, software engineering), with a bachelor degree
  • clean driver’s record (no accidents, moving violations/traffic tickets, or driver license suspensions in the past 10 years)
  • vehicle located in san francisco, ca, 94118
  • 1 year with current auto insurance provider
  • vehidle used for commuting 15 miles each way to and from work
  • reported annual miles driven: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comprehensive coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medical payments, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance unless included at no cost
  • no car insurance discount included except computer professional if offered
370z auto insurance

370z auto insurance

2009 nissan 370z 3.7l 6 cylinder 2 door coupe with rev matching manual trans
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $694.50 $115.75
2009 nissan 370z specifications (stock)
370z engine VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
370z horse-power 332 hp @ 7000 rpm
370z torque 270 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
370z VQ37VHR 3.7-liter engine specs
  • Bore and stroke – 95.5 x 86.0
  • Compression ratio – 11:1
  • Maximum engine speed – 7,500 rpm
  • Emissions – LEV2
  • Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
  • Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) on intake valves
370z intake dual intake system
370z ignition Nissan Direct Ignition System
370 z spark plugs Iridium-tipped spark plugs
370 z drivetrain
  • Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive
  • Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft
370z manual transmission 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with SynchroRev Match
370z auto trans 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching
370z lsd Viscous limited-slip differential (VLSD)
370z standard brakes
  • 12.6″ x 1.10″ vented front rotors
  • 12.6″ x 0.63″ vented rear rotors
370z nissan sport brakes
  • 4-piston opposed aluminum calipers with 14.0″ x 1.30″ vented front discs
  • 2-piston opposed aluminum calipers with 13.8″ x 0.80″ vented rear disks
370z brakes (all)
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
370z Suspension and Steering
  • Front: 2-link double-wishbone aluminum-alloy suspension with aluminum subframe
  • Rear: 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension
  • Front and rear stabilizer bars
  • Ripple-control shock absorbers
  • 3-point front strut tower brace
  • Rear underbody V-brace
  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
370z sport wheels and tires
  • 19″ x 9.0″ (front) and 19″ x 10.0″ (rear) 5-spoke RAYS® super-lightweight forged alloy wheels
  • 245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone® Potenza® high-performance tires
370 z standard wheels and tires
  • 18″ x 8.0″ (front) and 18″ x 9.0″ (rear) 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • 225/50WR18 (front) and 245/45WR18 (rear) Yokohama® ADVAN Sport® high-performance tires
370 z sport aerodynamics
  • Front chin spoiler
  • Body-color rear spoiler
  • Rear: Zero-lift with front chin and rear spoilers
  • Drag coefficient (Cd): .29
370 z std aerodynamics
  • Front: Zero-lift
  • Drag coefficient (Cd): .30
370z Styling/Functionality features
  • High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights
  • LED parking lights
  • LED taillights
  • LED illuminated Z® side marker emblems
  • Aluminum hood, doors and hatch
  • Body-color dual power outside mirrors
  • Dual exhaust outlets with finishers
  • One-touch hatch release
  • UV-reducing solar glass
370z safety features
  • Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
  • Driver and passenger seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
  • Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for occupant head protection
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) [4]
  • Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
  • 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system
  • Active Head Restraints
  • Energy-absorbing steering column
  • Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
  • Hood buckling creases
  • High-strength side-door guard beams
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
370z security (car insurance discounts)
  • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
  • Vehicle Security System (VSS)
370z Curb Weight
  • Manual transmission:3232 lbs
  • Automatic transmission:3269 lbs
  • Weight distribution (empty):54/46
  • Weight distribution (with passengers):53/47
370z Touring Curb Weight
  • Manual transmission:3278 lbs
  • Automatic transmission:3314 lbs
  • Weight distribution (empty):54/46
  • Weight distribution (with passengers):53/47
370z fuel economy (manual trans and auto trans) 18 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
370z capacities
  • EPA interior volume (cu. ft.) 51.6
  • EPA cargo volume (cu. ft.) 6.9
  • Fuel tank (gals.) 19.0
  • Engine oil (qts.) 5.18
370z exterior dimensions
  • Wheelbase 100.4
  • Overall length 167.2
  • Overall width 72.6
  • Overall height 51.8
370z interior dimensions
  • Head room 38.2 inches
  • Leg room 42.9 inches
  • Hip room 54.6 inches
  • Shoulder room 54.4 inches
370z track width
  • 18″ Aluminum-alloy wheels (front/rear) 61.0/62.8 inches
  • 19″ RAYS® forged alloy wheels (front/rear) 60.6/61.6 inches

these auto insurance quotes were based on the following factors:

  • 32 year old single male, ca driver license issued at 18
  • employed at a publicly held corporation (high-tech, software engineering), with a 4 year degree
  • clean driving history (no accidents, no moving violations/traffic tickets, no drivers license suspension in the past ten years)
  • 2009 370z located in san francisco, ca, 94118
  • one year with current auto insurance provider
  • car used for commuting 15 miles each way to work
  • annual usage: 12,000 miles
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comprehensive coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medical payments, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance unless included at no cost
  • no car insurance discount included except computer professional if offered
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2005 g35 insurance

2005 infiniti g35 coupe 3.5l 6 cylinder 2 door with manual transmission
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $691.20 $115.20
21st century auto insurance 6 months $1283.00 $213.83
progressive insurance 6 months $1269.90 $211.65
state farm car insurance 6 months $913.00 $152.17
travelers auto insurance 6 months $1038.80 $173.13

these auto insurance quotes were based on the following factors:

  • 32 year old single male, cadl licensed since 18
  • employed full time for a corporation (high-technology, software engineering), with a bachelor degree
  • clean driver’s record (no accidents, moving violations/traffic tickets, or driver license suspensions in the past 10 years)
  • vehicle located in san francisco, ca, 94118
  • 1 year with current auto insurance provider
  • vehidle used for commuting 15 miles each way to and from work
  • reported annual miles driven: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comprehensive coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medical payments, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance unless included at no cost
  • no car insurance discount included except computer professional if offered
2006 prius insurance

2007 prius insurance

2007 toyota prius 1.4l 4 cylinder hybrid 4 door sedan with auto trans
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico 6 months $550.20 $91.70
21st century auto insurance 6 months $702.00 $117.00
progressive 6 months $738.90 $123.15
state farm car insurance 6 months $780.00 $130.00
travelers auto insurance 6 months $831.80 $138.63

these auto insurance quotes were based on the following factors:

  • 32 year old single male, licensed since 18
  • employed full time at a corporation (technology sector, computer engineering), with a bachelor’s degree
  • clean driving record (no accidents, traffic tickets, or suspensions in the past 7 years)
  • vehicle located in san francisco, california, 94118
  • 1 year with current car insurance company
  • car is used for commuting to and from work, 15 miles each way
  • estimated annual mileage: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comprehensive coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medical payments, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance unless included at no additional cost
  • no other auto insurance discounts included except computer professional if offered
2006 honda civic insurance

2006 honda civic insurance

2006 honda civic ex 1.8l 4 cylinder 4 door sedan with auto transmission
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $519.30 $86.55
21st century auto insurance 6 months $744.00 $124.00
progressive insurance 6 months $738.90 $123.15
state farm car insurance 6 months $778.00 $129.67
travelers auto insurance 6 months $803.80 $133.97

these auto insurance quotes were based on the following factors:

  • 32 year old single male, california licensed since 18
  • employed at a corporation (technology, computer engineering), with a bachelors degree
  • clean driving record (no accidents, moving violations, or license suspensions in the past 10 years)
  • vehicle located in sf, ca, 94118
  • 1 year with current car ins co
  • car is used to commute, 15 miles each way
  • est annual mileage: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bi limit and 50,000 prop damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comp coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured motorist, medi payments, rental car coverage, roadside assistance unless included for free
  • no other car insurance discounts included except computer professional
2007 toyota camry insurance

2007 toyota camry insurance

2007 toyota camry 2.4l se 4 cylinder 4 door sedan with automatic transmission
auto insurance company insurance policy term term cost monthly cost
geico insurance 6 months $503.50 $87.92
21st century auto insurance 6 months $608.00 $101.33
progressive insurance 6 months $936.90 $156.15
state farm car insurance 6 months $748.00 $124.67
travelers auto insurance 6 months $757.80 $126.30

these auto insurance quotes were based on the following factors:

  • 32 year old single male, licensed since 18
  • employed full time at a corporation (technology sector, computer engineering), with a bachelor’s degree
  • clean driving record (no accidents, traffic tickets, or suspensions in the past 7 years)
  • vehicle located in san francisco, california, 94118
  • 1 year with current car insurance company
  • car is used for commuting to and from work, 15 miles each way
  • estimated annual mileage: 12,000
  • 100/300/50 coverage: 100,000/300,000 bodily injury limit and 50,000 property damage limit
  • $500 deductible for comprehensive coverage
  • coverages declined: uninsured/underinsured motorist, medical payments, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance unless included at no additional cost
  • no other auto insurance discounts included except computer professional if offered

car accidents can happen which is why auto insurance companies are in business. being prepared for an auto accident can help make the experience more bearable. here are a few items that should always be in your car:

  • paper and pen or pencil
  • your insurance information
  • flashlight
  • camera (disposable or otherwise)

in the event of an accident make sure you take note of the following information:

  • license plate number of the vehicle
  • color, make, model, body style (2 door coupe, 4 dr sedan, hatchback, station wagon, pickup truck, etc.), and approximate year of the vehicle
  • driver’s license number and full address information of the other driver (check to see if the driver is wearing glasses and if he or she has a corrective lenses requirement on the drivers license)
  • all information from the other driver’s insurance card such as:
    • insurance company name and phone number
    • insurance policy number
    • policy holder’s name and address
    • vehicle listed on the proof of insurance
  • date and time of the accident
  • location of the incident along with the direction each vehicle was going and the final position of the cars
  • road and weather conditions (dry or wet, cloudy or sunny, etc.)

of course if there are any apparent injuries please call 911 first and notify authorities.

getting several auto insurance quotes from different car insurance providers will net the highest savings and auto insurance discounts since insurance discounts are calculated in to the rate quote.

switching to or staying with the cheapest auto insurance carrier that you trust will help drive auto insurance premiums down. auto insurance companies are forced to keep their insurance rates competitive since it’s so easy for anyone to get free auto insurance quotes online in just a matter of minutes. those that get complacent with their car insurance could lose hundreds of dollars because of inflated, high car insurance premiums.

liability auto insurance is the minimum car insurance required by law. in the event of an at fault accident, liability property damage will be paid up to the policy limit for the other party’s vehicle and material damages. liability personal injury coverage will cover the medical bills, pain and suffering, and other costs associated with the auto insurance claim or settlement. liability usually comes bundled in packages like:
bodily injury 50,000/100,000
property damage 50,000
this car insurance policy would cover up to $50,000 per person for a total of up to $100,000 per occurrence. Property damage will be paid up to $50,000. any charges in excess of these limits can become the responsibility of the policy holder. individuals with property will usually opt for higher limits on liability insurance since they have expensive assets to protect.

auto insurance minimums by state:

state per person per accident property damage
al – alabama insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
ak – alaska auto insurance minimums 50000 100000 25000
az – arizona car insurance minimums 15000 30000 10000
ak – arkansas insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
ca – california auto insurance 15000 30000 5000
co – colorado required insurance 25000 50000 15000
ct – connecticut required car insurance 20000 40000 10000
de – delaware required auto insurance 15000 30000 10000
fl – florida minimum insurance 10000 10000 10000
ga – georgia minimum car insurance 25000 50000 25000
hi – hawaii minimum auto insurance 20000 40000 10000
id – idaho car insurance 25000 50000 15000
il – illinois insurance required 20000 40000 15000
in – indiana minimum insurance required 25000 50000 10000
ia – iowa min insurance 0 0 0
ks – kansas insurance required 25000 50000 10000
ky – kentucky auto insurance 25000 50000 10000
la – louisiana car insurance minimums 10000 20000 10000
ma – maine automobile insurance minimums 50000 100000 25000
md – maryland automobile insurance 20000 40000 15000
ma – massachusetts required automobile insurance 20000 40000 5000
mi – michigan car insurance minimum 20000 40000 10000
mn – minnesota auto insurance minimum 40000 60000 10000
mi – mississippi automobile insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
mo – montana insurance minimums 25000 50000 10000
ne – nebraska insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
nv – nevada insurance minimums 15000 30000 10000
nh – new hampshire insurance requirements 25000 50000 25000
nj – new jersey insurance requirement 10000 15000 5000
nm – new mexico mandatory insurance 25000 50000 10000
ny – new york mandatory insurance minimums 25000 50000 10000
nc – north carolina mandatory insurance limits 30000 60000 25000
nd – north dakota mandatory auto insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
oh – ohio mandatory auto insurance 12500 25000 7500
ok – oklahoma mandatory car insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
or – oregon insurance minimums 25000 50000 10000
pa – pennsylvania mandatory car insurance minimum 15000 30000 5000
ri – rhode island mandatory car insurance 25000 50000 25000
sc – south carolina mandatory automobile insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
sd – south dakota mandatory automobile insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
tn – tennessee mandatory insurance minimums 25000 50000 15000
tx – texas insurance minimums 25000 50000 25000
ut – utah car insurance 25000 50000 15000
vt – vermont insurance minimums 25000 50000 15000
va – virginia car insurance minimums 25000 50000 20000
wa – washington auto insurance minimums 25000 50000 10000
wv – west virginia minimum insurance 20000 40000 10000
wi – wisconsin auto insurance 25000 50000 10000
wy – wyoming minimum automobile insurance 25000 50000 20000

traffic tickets can raise insurance premiums. moving violations such as speeding, running a red light, running a stop sign, or carpool lane violations can increase the insurance points (the insurance company’s internal rating system) that affect auto insurance rates.

here are the options after receiving a moving violation traffic ticket:

  • pay the full fine and receive the dmv point resulting in an increase in car insurance rates.
  • pay the full fine and pay the additional fee to go to traffic school if you qualify. then attend traffic school (this can be done online). the result is that auto insurance premiums should not increase since the point is not reported to the DMV.
  • fight the ticket in person and have the judge decide the outcome without the officer present
    • win: you may not pay a fine, or you may pay a small fine and get no points
    • lose: you should ask for traffic school. you may be able to pay more in fines to receive no points-if offered this then take it! increased insurance rates can be more than this one time fee.
  • fight the ticket in person and have the officer come in person to testify against you
    • the officer doesn’t show up – you win! a small administrative fee or no fee, and no points since there is no conviction and no DMV points.
    • win: you may not pay a fine, or you may pay a small fine and get no points
    • lose: you should ask for traffic school. you may be able to pay more in fines to receive no points-if offered this then take it! increased insurance rates can be more than this one time fee.
  • fight the ticket by mail
    • no response from the officer or the officer does not respond on time: you win! no fee and no DMV points.
    • win: you may not pay a fine, or you may pay a small fine and get no points
    • lose: you may pay a fine or a reduced fine and traffic school is usually offered if eligible. take traffic school to retain the cheapest auto insurance.
    • lose: you can request to have a trial with the officer present (see above).

the best odds of beating a traffic ticket start with the trial by mail first. the option still exists to call in the officer for a full traffic violation trial in front of a potentially different judge if the results from the trial by mail are not good enough. the trial by mail can result in a DMV traffic point conviction with a reduced fine which may be an acceptable outcome.


why should i shop for auto insurance at every renewal?
shopping around for auto insurance is imperative to saving the most money possible. spending some extra time on finding the cheapest car insurance can save hundreds of dollars. being complacent about car insurance rates can yield unnecessarily high auto insurance premiums. the smart, budget conscious consumer will search for online insurance quotes to save money.
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why can’t i just shop at geico.com or progressive.com since they show the insurance rates of their competitors?
auto insurance discounts are determined individually by each car insurance provider. car insurance discounts can change at any time and it’s possible that not all discounts are being taken into consideration when looking at these car insurance quotes of direct competitors online. the only way to get a very accurate and precise auto insurance quote is to do the work of going to each insurance company of interest and get an auto insurance quote from each one.
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can i switch auto insurance providers anytime?
yes however it is easier to switch over to a new insurance carrier on the same day that the old policy ends. Also a cancellation fee may be imposed on the policy holder if the insurance company has an early termination policy in place. it is easy to find out if an early termination penalty will apply by contacting the insurance company by phone or email.
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how do i know if this is a good car insurance company?
JD Power has an auto insurance ratings system that ranks auto insurance providers based on the following criteria:

  1. overall experience
  2. policy offerings
  3. pricing
  4. billing and payment
  5. contacting the insurer

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how can auto insurance rates be so different between providers?
car insurance providers are free to determine discounts as they wish. discounts are not the same across all car insurance carriers.
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what about proof of insurance?
most auto insurance companies with any type of online presence offer the ability to instantly download proof of auto insurance cards for immediate printout.
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why shop for auto insurance online?
it’s so easy! explore different insurance providers and compare auto insurance quotes to find savings. simple. it is possible to complete the entire auto insurance policy online without the hassle of talking to a sales person that would likely offer additional insurance services that may be unnecessary and costly. satisfaction that money was saved on auto insurance.
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article summary: get free auto insurance quotes to save money
ultimately the car insurance provider chosen may simply come down to the lowest price for the appropriate amount of insurance coverage. the auto insurance provider should have a track record of providing great customer service to policy holders. the truth is that most people will not interact with their insurance company except when getting a new auto insurance quote and possibly at renewal times. car insurance is required by law is absolutely necessary in the unfortunate event of an automobile accident. auto insurance can be quite expensive but savvy consumers know that shopping around for auto insurance will save money. the advent of the internet and instant access to free online auto insurance quotes has made auto insurance rates more competitive so bargains can be had by those with patience.
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DUI tickets are very serious and should be treated as such. a DUI conviction can be a misdemeanor or even a felony depending on the circumstances of the situation and the local laws. the DUI arrest becomes public record even though a conviction has not occured. sounds like a case of GUILTY before proven INNOCENT. this arrest and subsequent potential punishment will be part of the suspect’s criminal record.

once the arrest is made the records are public and instantly available to local lawyers. the person that was suspected for driving under the influence is contacted by various attorneys and law firms, usually through the mail. time is of the essence since several things must be dealt with:

  1. dmv hearing: there is a chance that the suspect can get his or her driver’s license back after the dmv hearing if the dmv decides that the suspect is innocent. this trial is completely separate from the criminal DUI trial at the courthouse. this hearing can be scheduled quite soon from the date of the arrest so deciding if a DUI lawyer’s services are needed and which DUI attorney to choose is important.
  2. initial court hearing: the defendant will talk to the provided public defendant if their own attorney is not provided. based on the DUI case details, the public defendant will likely give the defendant his or her options and the potential outcomes. the public defendant may also let the defendant know that a certain outcome is highly likely since they have worked with the judge and district attorney for so long. a deal can be made with the DA. the defendant can request time to acquire their own attorney if they are not satisfied with what the public defender has to say.
  3. enter plea: after meeting with the public defender or DUI lawyer the defendant will be asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. if a deal has been made with the prosecuting attorney then the outcome of the case will be stated here. the actual conviction (if any), any fines or fees, jail time, probation, and/or rehabilitation programs will be determined.
  4. DUI trial: many DUI cases do not go to trial because it can get extremely costly to the defendant. depending on the circumstances a deal can be struck between the DA and the defendant’s lawyer that may be acceptable to both parties. if the case does go to trial then the jury must be selected and so on and so forth.

retaining a dui lawyer is not necessary beneficial in every case. all factors must be considered when determining if a DUI lawyer will be needed. some things that can happen if convicted with a DUI charge:

  • auto insurance premiums increase by a high percentage
  • inability to stay with the current auto insurance provider
  • criminal record: jail time served will show up in background checks, even if time for the drunk tank is credited and the defendant does not go to jail
  • inability to visit canada (driving under the influence is very serious in canada)
  • first time offender program: the convicted may have to attend a program that takes one day per week or month for a long time (several months)

there are good DUI lawyers and there are bad DUI lawyers. be reasonable and understand that the public defender may net the same results as the DUI attorney does. the public defender will not represent someone at the DMV hearing. search online for reviews DUI lawyer reviews before committing many thousands of dollars toward an unknown outcome. ask the DUI lawyer to provide examples of how he or she can provide their worth in your case.

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