LA MIRADA DUI ATTORNEY

Don’t feel like you have no choice in a DUI case but to plead guilty and take the consequences. Call a La Mirada DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 to discuss your options.

Do you realize how strict the penalties are for a DUI conviction? You face jail time, loss of your driver’s license for months, payment of thousands of dollars in fines, costs and increased insurance rates, attendance at DUI class for months and possible installation of an ignition interlock system on your car. If there are aggravating circumstances or you are a repeat offender, the penalties are even harsher.

Call a La Mirada DUI attorney now and see how we can help you.

The DUI Process

There are a number of proceedings in a DUI case that are handled by a La Mirada DUI attorney:

• DMV hearing. Separate from your criminal case, you only have 10-days from your arrest to request this hearing. Your La Mirada DUI attorney can raise probable cause issues and challenge the results of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level results
• Arraignment. Your La Mirada DUI attorney will have you enter a not guilty plea. The court will schedule a settlement conference with the prosecutor
• Pretrial. A conference is held with the prosecutor where your La Mirada DUI attorney tries to negotiate a favorable plea agreement. Motions may be made by your La Mirada DUI attorney to exclude evidence or to obtain information vital to your defense
• Trial. Should no satisfactory plea agreement be reached, then your La Mirada DUI attorney will try your case

What Defenses Can My La Mirada DUI Lawyer Raise?

Your defense depends on what your La Mirada DUI lawyer uncovers during the investigation. In many DUI cases, a La Mirada DUI lawyer will review certain issues:

• Rights violations based on police misconduct or errors during your stop, questioning and arrest
• Your medical condition and if it influenced your arrest and test results
• Challenges to the integrity and validity of your BAC tests
• Inconsistencies and errors in police testimony, reports and records

There may be other defenses that your La Mirada DUI lawyer can discuss with you.

Penalties for a DUI Conviction

DUI sentences vary, especially if aggravating circumstances were present of which your La Mirada DUI lawyer will advise you. Otherwise, these penalties are generally 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 La Mirada DUI Lawyer

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