While some criminal penalties are being eased, those concerning DUI offenses are not. Call an Oakley DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 if you are facing DUI charges.

If you plead guilty of DUI, you are convicted of the offense. You face jail time of at least 2-days for a first-offense, a fine of at least $390, revocation of your driver’s license, mandatory attendance at DUI classes, placed on probation of 3-years, and incur costs of thousands of dollars.

Many DUI cases can be successfully defended. Oakley DUI attorneys have years of experience representing DUI defendants and in challenging the conclusions of police officers and the results of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results. Talk to an Oakley DUI attorney to get a full and honest assessment of your case.

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Summary of the DUI Process

Promptly retain an Oakley DUI attorney so that you can have professional representation at all stages of your case.

• DMV hearings. Request this or have your Oakley DUI attorney do it so long as it is done within 10-days of your arrest. Oakley DUI attorneys have been successful avoiding license revocations for many clients.
• At a brief court appearance, you and your Oakley DUI attorney enter a plea of not guilty.
• Discovery and investigation. Your Oakley DUI attorney obtains information and evidence from the prosecutor and investigates your case. In most instances, Oakley DUI lawyers negotiate satisfactory plea agreements.
• If no resolution is reached, your Oakley DUI lawyer will defend you at trial.

DUI Defenses

Oakley DUI lawyers are often successful in DUI matters because of their comprehensive knowledge of DUI laws, police practices, current trends in the law and defenses, and of factors influencing the administration and operation of the breath or blood tests.

Many DUI defenses are revealed after an Oakley DUI lawyer reviews these common DUI 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

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:

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 Oakley DUI Lawyer

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