WILDOMAR DUI ATTORNEY

There is no reason why you should just plead guilty to a DUI and accept the suspension of your driver’s license. Call a Wildomar DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 and discuss what your rights are if you were arrested and charged.

A DUI conviction also means near certain jail time, thousands of dollars in fines and costs, mandatory attendance at a DUI class and the implications of having a criminal record. Don’t hesitate to call a Wildomar DUI attorney because being charged with a DUI does not mean you have to accept it.

The DUI Process

There are several stages in a DUI case that are handled by a Wildomar DUI attorney:

• DMV hearing. You have only 10 days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your license. Your Wildomar DUI attorney can challenge probable cause in stopping, detaining and arresting you and whether your BAC results were 0.08%.
• Your Wildomar DUI attorney will plead you not guilty and obtain police reports and other records
• Your Wildomar DUI attorney can bring motions to contest probable cause, suppress evidence and others. A conference is also held with the prosecutor where your Wildomar DUI attorney will try to negotiate a plea arrangement.
• If no plea agreement is reached, your Wildomar DUI attorney is fully prepared to try your case.

Many times, a Wildomar DUI lawyer has prevailed at the DMV hearing that has resulted in the prosecutor dismissing your criminal charges or reducing it to a non-alcohol related offense.

What Can a Wildomar DUI Lawyer Do for You?

A Wildomar DUI lawyer has the experience, skills and knowledge to offer you the best possible defense. This includes:

• Conducting a thorough investigation of your case
• Spotting errors in the police report or testimony of the arresting officer
• Contesting probable cause to stop and arrest you at the DMV hearing or in a motion
• Contesting the results of your breath or blood test (at the DMV hearing and at your criminal trial)
• Providing you up-to-date defenses

Penalties for a DUI

DUI sentences vary based on prior DUI convictions or if aggravating circumstances were present. If applicable your Wildomar DUI lawyer can advise you.

Otherwise, these penalties typically are 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 Wildomar DUI Lawyer

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