LA PUENTE DUI ATTORNEY

Drinking and driving carries severe risks to yourself and others. But in many cases, overzealous police officers and faulty chemical testing can lead to unwarranted criminal charges. In other matters, your rights may have been violated. Talk to a La Puente DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 about how we have helped so many clients over the years obtain a satisfactory resolution of their DUI case.

A La Puente DUI attorney has years of training, experience and knowledge and handles primarily DUI cases. No case has been too difficult or so airtight that a La Puente DUI attorney has not obtained a dismissal, acquittal at trial or a favorable plea agreement.

What is the DUI Process?

There are several stages to a DUI:

• DMV hearing. You or your La Puente DUI attorney have only 10-days to request this hearing. Your La Puente DUI attorney can raise probable cause issues and challenge the results of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level results
• Arraignment. Your La Puente DUI attorney will have you enter a not guilty plea. The court will schedule a settlement conference with the prosecutor usually within 2 weeks
• Pretrial. A conference is held with the prosecutor where your La Puente DUI attorney tries to negotiate a favorable plea agreement. Motions may be made by your La Puente DUI attorney to exclude evidence or to obtain valuable information
• Trial. Should no satisfactory plea agreement be reached, your La Puente DUI lawyer will try your case

How a La Puente Lawyer Can Defend You

Defenses in a DUI can involve numerous issues. A La Puente DUI lawyer will investigate your case and form various defenses depending on the circumstances of your case. Many defenses concentrate on these key issues:

• Possible rights violations based on police misconduct or errors during your stop, questioning and arrest
• Your medical and physical condition and how it influenced your arrest and test results
• Challenges to the integrity and validity of your blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) tests
• Inconsistencies,bias and errors in police testimony, reports and records

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

Penalties for a DUI Conviction

DUI sentences vary, especially if aggravating circumstances were present. Your La Puente DUI lawyer will advise you about these. Otherwise, the following 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 La Puente DUI Lawyer

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