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Fighting DUI Charges

If you have been wrongly accused of driving under the influence, the chances of proving your innocence will depend more on the special skills of your lawyer than on the generosity of the courts or law enforcement. Today, politicians have demonized the DUI crime causing it to rank among violent crimes. Not only are today’s DUI laws confusing and unfair, the penalties can be severe.

Did you know that:

  1. The charge of driving under the influence is actually two separate charges. The first charge, Vehicle Code §23152(a) is the state’s allegation that you were driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The second charge, 23152(b) is the state’s allegation that you were driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. What you need to know is that the punishment is the same whether you plead or get convicted of either offense. Literally, the prosecution will have two bites at the apple in trying to convict you.
  2. If you are convicted of a DUI, the DMV will count it as two separate points. The DMV will also suspend your license unless you prevail at the DMV admin per se hearing. The DMV per se hearing is based on technical issues that only an experienced DUI attorney used to dealing with the DMV hearing can handle. Remember, you only have ten days from the date the arresting officer gave you the notice of your driving suspension to schedule a hearing with the DMV. Failure to timely request a hearing will result in you waiving your right to challenge the arrest and the suspension of your license. Currently, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege for four months.
Many courts have different policies concerning penalties for DUI. All courts, however, must follow the minimum and maximum sentences even when probation is granted for a first offense:
First Offense
  1. Two days to six months in jail;
  2. A $1,000 fine plus penalty assessments; and
  3. Attendance at an alcohol/drug rehabilitation program.
You cannot underestimate the importance of hiring an attorney with many years of experience in handling DUI offenses. We stand ready and armed with extensive pretrial motions, hard hitting investigation and a thorough examination of your case to build a winning defense.

If this makes sense to you, call us for a free and confidential consultation.

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