Every state has its own rules when it comes to the consequences to be suffered for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, due to Las Vegas's popularity as a tourist site there are many who travel to this location, imbibe too freely in the vast variety of alcohol that is made available to them by various establishments and then choose to get behind the wheels of their cars and return to their various houses and hotels.

Driving under the influence is both dangerous and foolhardy, due to alcohol's negative effects on the body. The legal system is well aware of the possible consequences associated with driving after having consumed alcohol, and as such is very hard on those who chose to do so.

Driving under the influence is a very serious offense, and one that is not taken lightly anywhere in the United States. There are some factors that will be considered, however, when determining what the consequences for driving under the influence will be.

In Nevada, a license suspension is almost impossible to avoid (although if you hold a driver's license that was issued in a different state the Nevada DMV cannot take your license. They will instead suspend your rights to drive in the state of Nevada). The moment the officer ascertains that you are driving under the influence they will take your permanent license and issue you a temporary one that will be good for only seven days. Over the course of that seven days your attorney must appeal the decision and request an administrative hearing. This hearing will decide whether the suspension will be revoked or if it is a permanent one.

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Las Vegas is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the United States, and this reputation was not earned due to its sedate entertainment. With its many casinos, bars and other entertainment emporiums it is a magnetic attraction for those who like to have a good time. Unfortunately, this "good time" often involves excessive consumption of alcohol. While everyone is aware of the hazards of driving after consuming alcohol not everyone chooses to heed these warnings. Every year there are numerous individuals who are caught driving under the influence in Sin City.

Las Vegas is one of the largest cities in the world and generally has the traffic congestion to prove it. Under the best of circumstances it is almost impossible to drive down the Las Vegas stretch; most people choose to waive this pleasure in favor of footing it or taking public transportation. Many of those individuals who do not choose to make their residence within the city, however, may not realize the advantages of these alternate methods of transportation and will instead choose to bring their vehicles with them.

Las Vegas has earned a name for itself as one of the greatest attractions in the United States. This reputation draws individuals from all over the world to come and partake in its myriad delights; gambling, dancing, drinking and eating. There are very few who walk out of Las Vegas without a handful of memories, although many walk out several handfuls lighter in the pockets. None of them ever consider that they will be walking away from Las Vegas without a driver's license to accompany their lack of funds, yet this is precisely what happens to those individuals who come to Las Vegas looking for a good time and decide to follow it up by getting behind the wheel of a car.

Las Vegas, or Sin City, as she is known by those who know her well, is a broiling den of debauchery that once seen can never be forgotten. Every where within her borders are sights and sounds to raise chills on the backs of the arms of the innocent. Las Vegas is not all debauchery, however. There are many attractions inside the city that will draw anyone, even those not seeking to expand their education into the dark side.

The legal system in Las Vegas has little to no tolerance for those caught breaking its laws on its city streets. Those who are caught driving under the influence are likely to face serious consequences, particularly if they are a multiple offender. There is, however, a process that must be followed before a driver can find themselves staring at the inside of a prison cell. Legal counsel can be a driver's best friend in this situation.

There is very little in life more humiliating than being stopped by a police officer while you are driving under the influence of alcohol. Despite what the arresting officer would like you to believe, however, you do still have certain inalienable rights in this situation.

You have the right to have an attorney present. This is valid at any time; if you do not wish if the police cannot administer a Breathalyzer test or a blood-alcohol test out your attorney present. Bear in mind, however, the refusal to submit to police testing if you are not in fact driving under the influence will hurt you when your case goes to court.

Even in Sin City the consequences of driving while under the influence are severe; the mass quantity of people that are present on the city streets at any given point in time demands that all measures be taken to ensure their safety. The consequences of driving under the influence vary according to the extent of the damage caused, the number of offenses previously committed by the driver and their blood alcohol content.