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  2. Foos, David: When you have been arrested and charged with DWI or DUI, you want an experienced lawyer, one with a solid understanding of the laws and procedures. Conviction on a charge of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence can have a devastating impact on your life. You could lose your right to drive, face significant fines, and incur higher auto insurance premiums. An experienced attorney will help you understand your options so that you can make informed decisions.
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  4. Curtis, Seth: If you have been charged with a DUI in Sacramento, a DUI in Yolo, or a DUI in Placer County you need an experienced attorney on your side. I will work hard to defend you on your DUI charge. I have successfully defended people accused with DUIÕs and will put my knowledge of DUI defense to work for you. One can be charge with driving under the influence, or DUI in two circumstances. First, when someone has been pulled over by law enforcement and found to have a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater. A second, and lesser known way one can be charged with a DUI, is when someone is found to have been driving while impaired by either alcohol or drugs or both. Some of the penalties for driving under the influence or DUI can include: * Imprisonment * Loss of Your Drivers License * Five Years of Probation * Thousands of Dollars in Fines,, Increased Insurance Premiums and Court Imposed Driving Classes * Mandatory Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device * Inability to Practice Your Profession * Impoundment of Your Vehicle at Your Expense * Many Others Additional factors may increase the consequences of being charged with a DUI such as having a high blood alcohol level, a prior conviction for a DUI, or excessive speed. After examining all of the potential consequences it is easy to see why you need an experienced attorney to handle your case. There are many technical and procedural safeguards that may offer you a defense. You need a lawyer even if you do not want to fight your case. The complexity of these cases has changed dramatically in recent years. Your attorney must now have a background in field sobriety tests, chemical tests and medical problems that could have compromised the equipments used by law enforcement
  5. King, Nancy: concentrate on getting your life back in order after a DUI arrest Repeat Offender į DUI Accident With Significant Injury į Aggravated DUI In California, a fourth DUI arrest in any 10-year period will be charged as a felony. When the stakes are high, it is incredibly important to have a defense attorney on your side with the experience and hands-on approach you can trust. In felony DUI cases and drunk driving accidents, charges are less likely to be reduced through negotiation. Having an experienced trial lawyer on your side is vital to give you a fighting chance to avoid incarceration.
  6. Ward, Justin: There are a lot of lawyers out there who simply donÕt have what it takes to get what you need. DonÕt put your future in the hands of less capable lawyers.
  7. Bowman Foos: It is a serious matter when you or a loved one are charged with a crime or are facing a suspension of your driver's license.
  8. Amerio Law Firm: MESSAGE: DUI Overview & FAQ In the state of California, DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal offense that involves serious legal consequences. The common mistake that too many people make after being charged with DUI is not taking the charges seriously. When a person has been charged with DUI, he/she needs to be aware that a conviction can lead to life altering legal consequences such as large monetary fines, jail time, mandatory DUI classes & AA meetings, IID (ignition interlock device), probation and more. Additionally, a person may lose his/her driving privileges for a long period of time. With the legal penalties being so great, a person must not take the risk of treating DUI charges lightly. Therefore, it is imperative to place every effort into the best defense, which begins with hiring the right DUI Defense Attorney.
  9. Muller, David: If you find yourself faced with charges it is important to find the right lawyer as soon as possible.
  10. Fischer, David: We all make mistakes sometimes. Should you find yourself charged with a DUI offense, itÕs more important than ever to have legal representation to protect your rights. The decisions you make now could affect your driving record for many years.
  11. Michael Rehm: n California, a driving under the influence conviction (commonly referred to as a DUI), can come with a penalty of up to six months in jail and/or a $1000.00 fine. If the prosecution can show that the individual accused was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, stiff penalties and consequences will result. Over the last twenty years the laws related to DUI's have been drastically changed to make the charge more difficult to defend and a conviction easier to obtain.
  12. Hedberg & Nicholson: Must a police officer always advise a person of their Miranda rights before asking a question? No. The Miranda warning is only in effect during a custodial interrogation. This means that the person being questioned is in custody or in an environment in which the person does not believe that he is free to leave. For example: Officer Jones is investigating a robbery at the local supermarket. The cashier indicates that a patron named Mary Smith may have seen the robber. When Officer Jones interviews Mary, Mary makes statements implicating herself in the robbery as a lookout. Can Mary`s statements be used against her later, even though she was not read her Miranda Warning? The answer is yes, because Mary was not in custody when she was being asked the questions. Therefore, Mary was free to leave if she wanted to.
  13. Julie Raridan: Effective criminal defense establishes the credibility of each person, offering people second chances and reduced penalties.
  14. Param Pabla: What is Driving Under the Influence (DUI)? Vehicle Code Section 23151 is the drunk driving statute. Sub-part (a) makes it unlawful to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sub-part (b) makes it unlawful to drive a vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08% or higher. What is the Punishment for a DUI? Generally, for a 1st offense for a DUI, the following is the punishment: * Jail Time: 0 Š 6 months * Fines: $390 - $1000 * Alcohol Classes: 3 to 9 Months * Probation: 1 Š 5 years Can a DUI charge be reduced? Yes, in some cases a DUI can be reduced. It may be dismissed, or reduced to a wet reckless, dry reckless, or other lesser charge. All the reductions would be more beneficial than having a DUI on your record. Will the DMV suspend my license? A person who takes a breath test, which indicates a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, will have his driver license confiscated by the arresting officer. The officer will give notice to the driver of his right to request a hearing before the DMV within 10 days. Failure to request a hearing within the time frame may result in the DMV suspending the driver license. Should I request a hearing before the DMV? Requesting a hearing before the DMV may help you in fighting your case in court. The Law Office of Param S. Pabla has experience is effectively utilizing a DMV hearing to benefit a clients court case. If my license is suspended by the DMV, can I get a restricted license? If the DMV suspends your license, after 30 days, you can request a restricted license for the remainder of your suspension.
  15. Melandro De la Rosa: Commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10 for adults, which means a 8/100ths to one-tenth of one percent by weight of alcohol to the weight of blood. This is translated into grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood in tests of blood or urine sample, or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of air in a "breathalizer" test. A combination of the use of alcohol and narcotics can also be "under the influence" based on erratic driving. Driving on private property such as a parking lot is no defense, but sitting in a non-moving vehicle without the ignition on probably is (sometimes resulting in a charge of "drunk in and about a vehicle"). This is a misdemeanor and is variously referred to as DUI, driving while intoxicated (DWI), drunk driving, or a "deuce"
  16. Lori Calvert: It is very important that YOU seek legal representation as soon as possible as certain procedures have specific time frames (DMV hearings) and YOU do not want to lose any rights.
  17. Emory King:
    1. I want my lawyer now.
    2. I do not waive Miranda.
    3. You may not search my person, property, vehicle or residence.
    4. You may not come into my house.
    5. If I am not under arrest, let me go.
  18. John Campanella: The DMV will suspend your license unless When you are arrested for DUI the officer usually takes your driver's license and leaves you with a temporary 30-day license (a pink piece of paper). You should read this carefully. Among other things, this document tells you that you have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the DMV. You may also request that your temporary license be extended longer than 30 days. The DMV proceedings are separate and independent of the court proceedings. While you have the constitutional right to be represented by an attorney in court if you cannot afford one, you must retain an attorney to represent you at the DMV hearing at your own cost. In the hearing, the DMV official acts as both prosecutor and judge. To win, you need to know the ins and outs of the law, the rules of evidence, your rights, and the applicable laws. It is quite common for the DMV to rely solely on the arresting officers written report without the officer even appearing. On more than a few occasions technical errors in an officer's report, spotted by an experienced DUI attorney, have resulted in a victory for the accused.
  19. Hintz & Welch: Drunk Driving Defense - the "right to drive" is a privilege which is governed by the individual states. Traffic violations are a mix of regulatory and penal (criminal) offenses based on violations of state statutes and city ordinances relating to the operation of vehicles, specifically driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances which impair the ability to drive.
  20. Teichert & Assoc.: Under limited sets of facts we are able to negotiate the case so as to reduce the charge from a standard DUI to wet reckless (alcohol related reckless driving). Although a wet reckless will still be considered prior DUI related offense should you be charged with another DUI within the following 7 years, the sentence for a wet reckless is substantially less than that for a DUI.  A wet reckless sentence generally does not include any jail time. The fines are approximately one half that of a standard first offense. Whereas the Victim Impact Panel is still required, a wet reckless class is ordered in lieu of DUI class. The wet reckless class is a 6 week class broken into 2 hour segments one time per week.
  21. Tasha N. Paris: In California, if you are arrested for a DUI and you either submit to a blood alcohol test with a result of .08% or higher or refuse to submit to a blood alcohol test your license will be automatically suspended. This license suspension is independent and separate from any action that the court may take against your license. The Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your license even though the court may dismiss charges against you or criminal charges are never filed against you.
  22. Robert Wilson: There are two separate and distinct issues presented when you are arrested for driving under the influence. First, there is the issue of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the suspension of your drivers license. This is separate and distinct from the second issue, your criminal prosecution and the possibility of jail, fines, a period of probation and first offender program.
  23. James Warden: For many DUI defendants, this arrest will be their only brush with the law. Return to California DUI Lawyers