TEMPLE CITY DUI ATTORNEY

When searching for an attorney to represent you in a DUI, call a Temple City DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860. A Temple City DUI attorney has the trial skills, resources and knowledge needed to mount a successful defense in any DUI matter.

Whether you are a first or repeat offender, the penalties are harsh. You face jail time, a hefty fine, suspension of your driver’s license, attendance at DUI classes and thousands of dollars in costs and increased insurance rates. Call a Temple City DUI attorney to see how we can help.

Proceedings in DUI Cases

Typical DUI cases involve multiple proceedings:

• DMV hearing, You only have 10-days from your arrest to request one so be sure to have retained a Temple City DUI attorney before the hearing is waived. Your Temple City DUI attorney can raise many of the same issues seen in your criminal case including a challenge to your breath or blood test results

• Arraignment. Your first court appearance with your Temple City DUI attorney where you plead not guilty. Future court appearances are scheduled.

• Pretrial. Information is exchanged between prosecutor and your Temple City DUI attorney. The case may be settled at a pretrial conference and/or your Temple City DUI attorney may file motions to dismiss or exclude evidence, among others

• Trial. Your Temple City DUI lawyer will defend you at trial if no plea agreement is reached

Defenses in DUI Cases

Before trial, your Temple City DUI lawyer will build on defenses based on the investigation of your case. Specifically, your Temple City DUI lawyer will scrutinize these areas of concern:

• Police misconduct and errors

• Whether your medical or physical condition was a factor in your arrest and chemical test results

• Challenge to the integrity of your chemical test and validity of results

• Bias, errors or inconsistencies in police testimony, reports and records

DUI Penalties

DUI sentences vary, especially if aggravating circumstances were present, which your Temple City 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 Temple City DUI Lawyer

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