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After the initial shock of being arrested and charged with a DUI, you need to find legal representation. Call a Norco DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 for the representation your case needs.

A DUI conviction likely means you will spend time in jail, lose your driver’s license, pay thousands of dollars in fines and costs, face increased insurance premiums and possibly lose your job. Because of what is at stake, you need a professional handling all aspects of your case. Call a Norco DUI attorney.

Why Hire a Norco DUI Attorney?

You have many advantages when you retain a Norco DUI attorney:

  • 1. Professional representation at your DMV hearing
  • 2. A thorough investigation of the facts of your arrest
  • 3. In-depth analysis of the police procedure and conduct in your case
  • 4. Scientific knowledge of the breathalyzer and blood test process
  • 5. Up-to-date knowledge of the DUI laws
  • 6. State-of -the art defenses
  • 7. A skilled and seasoned negotiator
  • 8. A veteran trial attorney

The DUI Process

The stages of a DUI are:

  • DMV hearing. Before your criminal case is resolved, your Norco Valley DUI attorney has an opportunity to challenge probable cause in stopping, detaining and arresting you and whether your BAC results were 0.08%.
  • Your Norco Valley DUI attorney will plead you not guilty and proceed to investigate your case and formulate various defenses.
  • Before trial, your Norco Valley DUI lawyer can bring various motions to contest probable cause, exclude evidence and others. A conference is also held with the prosecutor where your Norco Valley DUI lawyer will try to negotiate a resolution.
  • If no plea agreement is reached, your Norco Valley DUI lawyer is fully prepared to try your case.

Penalties for DUI

DUI sentences vary based on prior DUI convictions or if aggravating circumstances were present such as your having caused an injury or fatal accident or you had an elevated BAC. If applicable your Norco Valley DUI lawyer can advise you on other factors.

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
  1. Fines. From $390 to $1000
  2. DUI Classes. Same as for other offenders
  3. Insurance and installation. Possible securing of SR-1 insurance and installation of an interlock system

Call a Norco DUI Lawyer

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

Norco CA 92860
(888) 754-9860