DUI IS A SERIOUS AND UNIQUE OFFENSE

A DUI conviction can result in criminal penalties such as fines, jail, probation, and/or community service. Moreover, you will lose your license within 10 days of the arrest if you do not act quickly!

By statute, first-time offenders face mandatory minimum penalties and additional offenses are met with additional penalties. Sentences may be relatively harsh in some cases, depending on views held by either judges or prosecutors, especially for people already on probation for prior convictions. You need a skilled DUI Attorney to ensure that sentences are as close as possible to the minimum required by law.

DUI PENALTIES

DUI is a serious crime, and it should not be taken lightly. Individuals arrested for DUI are usually charged with two violations from different statutes. Driving under the influence violates California's vehicle code section 23152, subdivision (a). Driving under the influence also violates the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rule (requiring that persons have less than a .08% BAC level. Persons convicted of violating one of the above statutes lose their DUI case.

Unless expunged, DUI convictions are misdemeanor convictions and are part of your permanent record. A record of a criminal conviction could jeopardize your current and future employment. Professional licensing and certifications can also be affected if you are a lawyer, doctor, nurse, medical technician, police officer, pilot, or are employed in the financial services sector. People convicted of DUI may face jail time, fines, mandatory DUI school, professional license suspension, and/or probation.

DUI AND THE DMV

When a person is arrested for DUI, the officer will seize the individual’s California driver's license. A person will be served a notice of suspension of their driver's license either during the arrest or after being released from jail. Hearings in front of the DMV need to be scheduled no more than 10 days after the arrest to contest the decision to suspend a person's license. A person's license is suspended automatically 30 days after arrest if the person fails to schedule a hearing.

If The Law Office of Kevin A. Hogle represents you, we will take care of the DMV hearings, present your case and challenge the DMV's evidence. We will do what is in our power to allow for you to keep your license.

FIGHT YOUR DUI

Hiring a skilled DUI lawyer is maybe the most important decision you make after a DUI arrest in Southern California. Experienced DUI lawyer Kevin A. Hogle will ensure that your rights are protected, the circumstances of the arrest are thoroughly investigated, and give you the best advice regarding your legal options.

We are trained experts in how a broad range of field sobriety tests are conducted. We will use our skills and knowledge to successfully defend you, should you be charged with DUI or related charges.