Does my son need a lawyer for his first DUI?

Yes, he needs an attorney. He is facing up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500, plus license revocation, or up to three years in prison if he did not have a driver's license at the time of arrest.

Absolutely! He needs an attorney any time he is accused of a crime

He absolutely needs an attorney. Pretty much every judge I have appeared before would tell you to come back with an attorney.

A DUI charge is very serious, even if it's your first offense. Assuming your son was charged with a misdemeanor, he is facing up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,500 or a combination of both. Also, if he is convicted of this charge, his driving privileges will be revoked. Even if he is not convicted, there is a risk of a lengthy suspension of his driving privileges. So, yes, your son definitely needs an attorney.

When facing a charge like a DUI, it is highly recommended that your son have an attorney. In the long run, you/he will be glad you had an attorney who can explain the process, maximum penalties, implications for his driving privilege, etc. Even if an attorney does nothing but assist in pleading down a charge, it can save hundreds of dollars on car insurance for years. Again, highly recommended that you consult with an attorney where the DUI occurred.

The short and simple answer is yes. The impact a DUI can have both long term and short term is significant. Handled incorrectly it can cause a myriad of problems. Contact an established DUI attorney to determine your best course of action.

Absolutely. There is no such thing as an open and shut case. This is especially true in the area of DUI law. Your son face a jail sentence, fines, a suspension of his driver's license, and many other direct or collateral consequences resulting from his arrest. Call an attorney that focuses a large portion of his/her practice in the area of DUI law.