DUI Troubles for the Vick Family

Posted on June 16, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Criminal Law, DUI, News |

Marcus Vick, professional athlete and brother to former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, was arrested and charged with drunken driving (DUI) and resisting in arrest.  Vick was pulled over after an altercation with a female companion and then attempted to drive off, but he was later caught up with and after failing sobriety tests was charged with a DUI, resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.

Having a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher while operating an automobile constitutes a DUI charge.  Failing a field sobriety test can also lead to a DUI charge.  DUI charges can and will bring stiff penalties, including: loss of license; fines; mandatory rehab/AA meetings and/or treatment; jail time, and; points on your license.

Considering Marcus Vick’s poor choices, here are some tips on how to either avoid a DUI charge, or avoid incurring further charges:

  1. Cooperate with police.  While you do have the right to remain silent, you don’t have the right to speed away and try to resist arrest.
  2. Don’t publicize your problems.  Vick was first seen arguing with a female companion before he got into his car.  This only led to further problems and led to the woman being arrested as well for public intoxication.
  3. Know the law.  Vick was driving without a license, which means an already suspended license could be suspended even longer.

Overall, cooperating with police and contacting an attorney immediately are the two easiest ways to give yourself a solid defense in any DUI matter.

Written by Joe M

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