ANTIOCH DUI ATTORNEY
Police are aggressive in tracking, stopping and arresting persons for DUI. While many arrests and charges are valid, numerous ones are not. If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, call an Antioch DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860.
Police base DUI arrests on their observations of driving conduct and a defendant’s demeanor, speech and performance on field sobriety tests. If a breath or blood test reveals a BAC of 0.08% or higher, they make the arrest. In a substantial number of cases, Antioch DUI attorneys have successfully challenged these assertions and assumptions.
Antioch DUI attorneys primarily represent individuals facing DUI charges. They have years of experience litigating and investigating DUI cases. Retain an Antioch DUI lawyer now to get the experienced and professional representation you need.
Overview of DUI Proceedings
A DUI case can proceed very quickly and you will want your Antioch DUI attorney to handle all proceedings.
- DMV hearing. DUI defendants are entitled to a license revocation hearing if requested within 10-days of arrest. Have your Antioch DUI attorney handle this hearing. In many cases, Antioch DUI attorneys have been successful in avoiding license revocation for defendants.
- You appear with your Antioch DUI attorney to enter a not guilty plea.
- Discovery, investigation, negotiation. Your Antioch DUI attorney generally obtains the police report, chemical test results and other records from the prosecutor and conducts an investigation. Antioch DUI lawyers usually negotiate satisfactory plea agreements at this stage.
- If unresolved, your Antioch DUI lawyer is fully prepared to take your case to trial.
DUI Defenses
Most DUI defenses are based on a Antioch DUI lawyer’s review of the following issues:
- Possible police misconduct
- Whether your medical or physical condition may have influenced your arrest and BAC results
- Validity and integrity of the breath or blood tests
- Bias, inconsistencies or errors in police testimony, records and reports
- No driving, drinking after driving and other defenses uncovered by Antioch DUI lawyers
An Antioch DUI lawyer has comprehensive knowledge of the DUI laws, police practices, current trends, and flaws in the operation and maintenance of breath and blood tests.
DUI Penalties
DUI sentences vary from county to county, especially if aggravating circumstances were present. There are separate penalties for a first, second, third and felony convictions. These penalties are typically imposed:
First DUI or DWI
The usual penalties for a first DUI or DWI are:
- Jail. 48 hours in jail and up to 6-months; 3-years of probation
- 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
- Fines: $390 with costs over $1,800
- DUI classes: 3-months
- 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:
- Jail. 96 hours and up to one year in county jail and 3-5 years probation
- Suspension of license. 2 year suspension with eligibility for restricted license unless testing was refused.
- Fines: $390 to $1000 but over $10,000 in costs
- DUI Classe 18 to 30-months
- 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:
- Jail. 120 days to one year in county jail and 3-5 years probation
- Suspension of license. 3 years with restricted license after 12-months
- Fines: $390 to $1000 and other costs up to $15,000
- DUI classes. 30-months
- 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:
- Jail. 16 months, 2 or 3 years in jail and formal probation for up to 5 years
- Suspension of license: 4 years
- Fines: Up to $5000 with associated costs of up to $18,000
- Habitual traffic offender status. 3 years
- Mandatory DUI classes. 30-months
- 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:
- Jail. Same as for a motorist with a Class C license for first or multiple DUI or DWI offenses
- 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
- Fines. From $390 to $1000
- DUI Classes. Same as for other offenders
- Insurance and installation. Possible securing of SR-1 insurance and installation of an interlock system
Call a Antioch DUI Lawyer
If you were arrested for a DUI, call a Antioch DUI lawyer today at (888) 754-9860.