Former Miss USA to Stand Trial for DUI
Rima Fakih, the first Arab –American woman to wear the Miss USA crown, was arrested for a DUI in December and will stand trial in March after pleading not guilty. The former beauty queen was given two BAC tests and both times registered nearly twice the legal limit.
In an associated press report her attorney admitted to working toward a “proper conclusion” to the case. The report speculated on a plea bargain but the high alcohol content in the state of Michigan carries much more serious penalties than a typical first offense DUI. This could lead to 180 days in jail, 360 hours of community service and restricted driving privileges for the former Miss USA.
The seriousness of these charges certainly makes Ms. Fakih’s choice to be represented by counsel a good one. A Michigan DUI attorney can see ways to undermine the case against you in an effort to make the charges and possible subsequent penalties more manageable.
The person who represents their own interests has limited knowledge of what can be argued when the arresting officers testify against them. Only a knowledgeable Michigan DUI attorney can make the proper complaints and criticisms of the evidence against you and the arresting officer’s actions. An experienced DUI attorney knows what details to look for and how to use them in court to help you walk away from your DUI hearing with the best possible verdict.
