If you are undergoing other legal court cases and are arrested with a DWI or DUI charge during that time, a DUI arrest may impact the outcome of your other court cases.
DUI arrests most often affect those who are on probation, those undergoing a divorce, and those involved in a child custody case.
A DUI arrest reflects poor judgment and negligence, and the impending fine and possible jail time will be considered when making divorce decisions or awarding custody of a child. In probation cases, the DUI arrest in itself, even before the hearing of official charges being filed, can reflect that the driver was not exhibiting “good behavior” and may, therefore, be in violation of their probation.
Even if your other court cases are not any of the above, a DUI arrest increases anxiety, depression, stress, financial pressure, and more, all of which can affect any court proceedings you may be involved with. Always keep your lawyer up to date on any court cases you are battling so they can best assist you.