Porter Ranch DUI Attorney

DUI charges are generally based on the observations of the arresting officer and the results of the breath or blood test that are often biased or flawed. Call a Porter Ranch DUI attorney at (888) 754-9860 to assess your case and determine if certain defenses are available that may lead to a favorable result.
If convicted of DUI, the court will impose harsh penalties, even for first offenders. You face likely jail time, loss of your driver’s license, mandatory attendance at DUI classes, will pay a stiff fine, and incur court and administrative fees of thousands of dollars.
Porter Ranch DUI attorneys have the knowledge, skills and resources needed to build formidable defenses in DUI cases. Talk to a Porter Ranch DUI attorney now since certain defenses and advantages may be lost if you delay.

Overview of the DUI Process

  • Having a Porter Ranch DUI attorney handle your case from the outset is crucial. DUI proceedings consist of these appearances and stages:

  • DMV hearing. Your Porter Ranch DUI attorney regularly handles license revocation hearings but these must be requested within 10-days of your DUI arrest. Your Porter Ranch DUI attorney has prevailed in many hearings, enabling clients to avoid license suspension.

  • Arraignment. The first court appearance with your Porter Ranch DUI attorney to plead not guilty.

  • Pretrial discovery. Your Porter Ranch DUI attorney will conduct a thorough investigation and obtain evidence from the prosecutor that may reveal certain defenses. Many cases are resolve through plea negotiations.

  • Trial. If no resolution, then your Porter Ranch DUI lawyer will defend you at trial.

DUI Defenses

Solid preparation and careful review of the facts of your case often lead to winning defenses. In many cases, Porter Ranch DUI lawyers will examine the following issues in determining what defenses to use:

  • Possible police misconduct

  • Whether your medical or physical condition may have influenced your arrest and BAC results

  • Validity and integrity of the breath or blood tests

  • Bias, inconsistencies or errors in police testimony, records and reports

  • No driving, drinking after driving and other defenses found by your Porter Ranch DUI lawyer

DUI Penalties

DUI sentences vary from county to county, especially if aggravating circumstances were present. There are separate penalties for a first, second, third and felony convictions. These penalties are typically 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-22 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 Classes. 18 to 30-months

  5. Installation and insurance. SR-22 insurance and Interlock ignition system

Third Second 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-22 insurance and interlock system

Fourth DUI or DWI

A fourth DWI or DWI is a felony but it could be negotiated to a misdemeanor by your Porter Ranch 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-22 insurance and interlock system

Commercial DUI or DWI

Commercial drivers need a Porter Ranch DUI lawyer as they can be convicted of a commercial DUI or DWI if their BAC is 0.04%.

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. Securing of SR-22 insurance and possible installation of an interlock system

Call a Porter Ranch DUI Lawyer

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

Porter Ranch CA 91326
(888) 754-9860