Expert Dui Defense at a Practical Cost

If you’ve been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more) in the state of California, you have only 10 days to request a hearing to prevent the suspension of your driver’s license. If you contact me immediately, I can work to prevent the DMV from suspending your license. With quick enough action, I can often get the DMV to set aside the automatic penalties it imposes on people charged with a DUI. However, you only have ten days to challenge the suspension of your driver’s license. The suspension period can cause a major disruption in your life. Often I can take enough information over the phone to prevent your license from being suspended, pending a hearing. However, you must contact me right away!

The law in this area has changed dramatically, with much tougher penalties as of September 15, 2005. It is more important than ever to seek legal advice immediately after an arrest for any DUI. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be harsh: suspended license, revoked license, fines and jail time. You need to immediately hire a lawyer with a track record of success in minimizing the penalties associated with a DUI conviction.

First DUI

Up to six months in jail – 48-hour minimum
$1,650 fine and penalties
15-week to 6-month drinking driver program
3-5 years probation
4-12 month license suspension
2 points on your driving record

Second DUI

30 days to 6 months in jail
$1,850 fine and penalties
18 months – 2 yrs drinking driver program
3-5 years probation
1 year interlock device installed in car
1-2 year license suspension
2 points on your driving record

Third DUI

six months to one year in jail
approximately $2,000 fine and penalties
2 year drinking driver program
3-5 years probation
2 years license suspension (restricted license after one year)
2 points on your driving record
1 year interlock device

Fourth DUI - FELONY

Min. one year jail time; max three years in state prison
Approx $2,000 fine and penalties
2 years drinking driver program
3-5 years probation or parole
3 years license suspension (may move to life)
2 points on your driving record

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in San Francisco or Marin Counties such as drunk driving DUI, drug possession, drug dealing, assault, extortion, forgery, or embezzlement an experienced criminal defense lawyer/attorney are your best chances for freedom. Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. Criminal consequences include jail or imprisonment, mandatory treatment, fines, and/or probation. It may also mean the loss of important rights and privileges. Consult with a lawyer today.

Criminal defense attorneys need to be experienced trial lawyers giving their clients keen insight into all aspects of any criminal litigation and assisting them in making the right choices for a successful defense of the crimes they are accused of. Great care must go into the preparing of the defendant’s defenses in the pre-trial phase of any case with special emphasis on all discovery material handed over by the prosecutor and evaluations of any post arrest statements made by the accused and witnesses.

If you've been accused or arrested, you cannot afford second-best representation. We provide aggressive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights.