HUNTINGTON PARK DUI ATTORNEY

When facing a DUI charge, you will want an attorney with litigation experience and a record of obtaining satisfactory resolutions in DUI cases. Call a Huntington DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 to get the dedicated representation your case will need.

A Huntington DUI attorney handles primarily DUI cases and possesses the knowledge, skills and resources needed in this unique area of the law. A DUI case is not easy to defend but a Huntington DUI attorney has a record of success from years of investigating, negotiating and trying DUI cases.

A DUI conviction carries serious penalties. You will likely spend time in jail, lose your license for an extended time, pay thousands of dollars in fines, costs and increased insurance, and have to attend DUI classes for months. Repeat and some first time offenders may be ordered to install an ignition interlock system on their vehicle at their expense.

Call a Huntington DUI attorney now. Delaying matters only jeopardizes your opportunity for a favorable outcome.

DUI Proceedings

• DMV hearing. If requested within 10-days of your arrest, your Huntington Park DUI attorney can raise issues of probable cause and challenge your chemical test results.
• Arraignment. A brief appearance where your Huntington Park DUI attorney has you enter a not guilty plea and the court schedules a settlement conference
• Pretrial. Motions to exclude evidence or obtain information may be made by your Huntington Park DUI attorney who will also meet with the prosecutor to attempt a negotiated settlement
• Trial. Should no plea agreement be reached, your Huntington Park DUI attorney will vigorously defend you

How a Huntington Park Lawyer Defends a DUI

A Huntington Park DUI lawyer can find certain defenses after a thorough investigation. In a typical DUI case, your Huntington Park DUI lawyer will also review certain key issues that are commonly found in DUI cases:

• Police errors or misconduct regarding your stop, questioning and arrest
• Your medical or physical condition that could have influenced your BAC results
• Flaws and other influences in chemical testing–breath or blood testing
• Errors and inconsistencies in police testimony and other evidence

All possible defenses will be considered and used, if applicable, by your Huntington Park DUI lawyer.

Penalties in a DUI Conviction

DUI sentences vary, especially if aggravating circumstances which your Huntington Park DUI lawyer will advise you on. Otherwise, these penalties are typically imposed:

First DUI or DWI

The usual penalties for a first DUI or DWI are:

1. Jail. 48 hours in jail and up to 6-months; 3-years of probation
2. Suspension of license. Loss of driving privileges for 4 to 10-months though you may be eligible for a restricted license; if BAC testing was refused, the suspension is one year
3. Fines: $390 with costs over $1,800
4. DUI classes: 3-months
5. Insurance and installation: Secure SR-1 insurance and possibly install an interlock ignition system

Second DUI or DWI

Penalties for a second DUI or DWI within 10 years of the first include:

1. Jail. 96 hours and up to one year in county jail and 3-5 years probation
2. Suspension of license. 2 year suspension with eligibility for restricted license unless testing was refused.
3. Fines: $390 to $1000 but over $10,000 in costs
4. DUI Classe 18 to 30-months
5. Installation and insurance. SR-1 insurance and Interlock ignition system

Third DUI or DWI

Conviction of a third DUI or DWI in 10 years may include:

1. Jail. 120 days to one year in county jail and 3-5 years probation
2. Suspension of license. 3 years with restricted license after 12-months
3. Fines: $390 to $1000 and other costs up to $15,000
4. DUI classes. 30-months
5. Installation and insurance. SR-1 insurance and interlock system

Fourth DUI or DWI

A fourth DWI or DWI could be negotiated to a misdemeanor.by your Gardena DUI lawyer. If a felony, you face:

1. Jail. 16 months, 2 or 3 years in jail and formal probation for up to 5 years
2. Suspension of license: 4 years
3. Fines: Up to $5000 with associated costs of up to $18,000
4. Habitual traffic offender status. 3 years
5. Mandatory DUI classes. 30-months
6. Installation and insurance. SR-1 insurance and interlock system

Commercial DUI or DWI

Commercial drivers can be convicted of a commercial DUI or DWI if their BAC is 0.04% so that their need for a Gardena DUI lawyer is imperative.

Penalties include:

1. Jail. Same as for a motorist with a Class C license for first or multiple DUI or DWI offenses
2. Driver’s license suspension.

• Loss of commercial driver’s license for one year, regardless of the vehicle you were driving
• Life-time suspension for a second conviction
• Your Class C license is also affected

3. Fines. From $390 to $1000
4. DUI Classes. Same as for other offenders
5. Insurance and installation. Possible securing of SR-1 insurance and installation of an interlock system

Call a Huntington Park DUI Lawyer

If you were arrested for a DUI, call a Huntington Park DUI lawyer today at (888) 754-9860.