SAN GABRIEL DUI ATTORNEY

Being arrested and charged with DUI happens across income and class lines, unlike many other criminal offenses. Over time, the penalties have gradually become harsher because of the toll that drunk driving incidents exact. But that doesn’t mean that if you face DUI charges that you are not entitled to a sound defense. Call a San Gabriel DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 if you have been charged.

You have more options than you think when facing DUI prosecution. A San Gabriel DUI attorney has the knowledge, skills, resources and years of experience from handling primarily DUI cases that you will need. In many DUI cases, police fail to follow certain procedures that could get your case dismissed. In others, flawed breath or blood test can result in dismissals or acquittals.

Call a San Gabriel DUI attorney now to discuss your case and how we can help.

Proceedings in a DUI

There are various steps in a DUI case:

• DMV hearing. You may contest your license revocation hearing if you request a hearing within 10-days of your arrest. Your San Gabriel DUI attorney can raise issues regarding probable cause and the validity of your chemical test results

• Arraignment. A brief appearance with your San Gabriel DUI attorney where you enter a not guilty plea

• Pretrial. Before your trial date, your San Gabriel DUI attorney can attempt to negotiate a satisfactory plea deal and bring motions to exclude evidence and others

• Trial. If no settlement is reached, your San Gabriel DUI attorney will defend you at trial

How a San Gabriel DUI Attorney Defends a DUI

A San Gabriel DUI lawyer will present a successful defense following an investigation of your case supported by sound knowledge of police procedures, DUI laws and chemical testing operation and protocol. In numerous cases, a San Gabriel DUI lawyer has reviewed the following areas of concern:

• Police misconduct in your initial stop, detention and arrest

• Whether your medical and physical condition influenced your arrest and chemical test results

• Challenges to the integrity and validity of chemical testing

• Bias, inconsistencies and errors in evidence, testimony, records and reports

DUI Penalties

DUI sentences vary, especially if aggravating circumstances were present of which your San Gabriel DUI lawyer will advise you. 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 San Gabriel DUI Lawyer

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