San Diego DUI Lawyer
Effective Defense in Southern California
Being charged with
driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol in San Diego is a serious matter. If you have been
accused of DUI, you face serious consequences and could potentially lose
your driving privileges. Conviction could have an extremely detrimental
effect on your future. It is important to retain an experienced and trusted
san diego criminal lawyer for your DUI case. Remember, a DUI charge will initiate two separate legal
processes. Your attorney can represent you both at your court appearance
and at your hearing with the
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
DMV Hearing for DUI
Upon arrest for DUI, you only have 10 days to schedule a DMV hearing . If you do not schedule this hearing, your driver's license will be
automatically suspended after 30 days. Your DMV hearing is your opportunity
to fight to preserve your
driving privileges. If you fail to reach out to the DMV to schedule this hearing before the
10 days are up, you will automatically forfeit your right to this hearing.
A first offense for a DUI carries a license suspension of four to six
months, but if this is your second
DUI offense within the last decade, you could lose your license for one year. In addition,
if you did not submit to chemical testing for blood alcohol content percentage,
you may also lose your license for one year.
DUI Criminal Court Appearance
In addition to your DMV hearing, it is important to have strong legal representation
on your side for your DUI court appearance. In most cases, DUI is considered
a misdemeanor offense. For a first offense, you could be forced to pay
up to $1,500 in fines, give up your license for a temporary period, and
even serve a jail sentence. Second and subsequent DUI convictions carry
stronger penalties.
In some cases, a DUI can be classified as a felony offense, such as if:
- This DUI is the fourth or more DUI or "wet reckless" conviction
you have received within the last 10 years
- You have been convicted of a felony DUI in the past
- The incident caused the death or injury of another person
San Diego DUI Attorneys offer a complimentary consultation!
At San Diego Defense Pros, we understand that everyone makes mistakes.
This may be your first arrest, and you may be feeling intimidated and
scared. Let us help! Our team of San Diego
dui attorneys is prepared to fight for your rights and your freedom in order to help
you stay on the road. When you call us, we can schedule your
free case evaluation with a DUI attorney in Southern California.
Call our San Diego law firm today and learn more about how we can help you.
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