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How Much is a DUI Attorney?
There’s an old saying – “cheap lawyers are not good, and good lawyers are not cheap.” How much a DUI defense attorney will cost you depends on what your goal is regarding your case. Don’t hire a DUI defense lawyer strictly by price. Most DUI attorney fees are “flat-fee” based. The cheapest attorney will not be the best one to defend your DUI case, as they will do very little for you. You will want an attorney who cares about your case and that you feel comfortable with. Talk to the attorney directly and find [...]
What does DUI “Per Se” mean?
“Per Se” means “by or in itself.” California Vehicle Code 23152(b) makes it a crime to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of 0.08% or higher. Often referred to as California’s “per se” DUI law, this section means that someone driving “at or over the BAC limit” of .08% or more, the person can be found guilty of DUI, even if it cannot be proven that he or she is actually “under the influence” of the alcohol. Thus, the BAC level itself is an illegal level. […]
What is a Felony DUI?
Felonies are the most serious kind of criminal charge, punishable by State prison and major fines. It is no different with a DUI. In California, a DUI can be filed as a felony by the prosecuting agency. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, it’s important to know what kind of charge you face, and what this means for your case as well as your exposure. But first, you should know the difference between the two types of charges. […]
What is a DUI conviction?
A DUI conviction means that you’ve been found guilty of either DUI, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or you’ve been found guilty of driving with a .08 or more blood alcohol concentration. Either you plead guilty, meaning you decided to throw in the towel and be done with it, or a jury found that there was enough evidence that the government had proved your guilt beyond reasonable doubt. […]
What are California DUI penalties?
People who have been arrested for DUI’s often ask, “What are the penalties?” Well the penalties are going to revolve around certain areas. Jail, probation, fines, alcohol classes, and any other terms of a probation that a judge might give you based on the aggregated factors in your particular case. […]
Do I need a DUI lawyer? | Palm Springs DUI Defense Lawyer
“Many people ask do I need a DUI lawyer. The question is what is your goal? You have two options. Option one do nothing. If you do nothing your license is going to be suspended and you’re going to be convicted of a DUI. […]
Can you get a DUI dropped?
People often ask how can they get DUI dropped. They’ve been arrested and now they want it to disappear. There’s only one way to get it dropped, and that’s to fight it. Remember you were arrested because an officer stopped you, and felt that he had developed the probable cause necessary to place you under arrest. Now you’re in a position where you have to defend your case. […]
What does a DUI cost?
Many people ask what are the costs associated with being convicted of a DUI. When you first get arrested you might get hit with a big tow bill because they had to tow your car. If you’re convicted of a DUI your insurance is very likely going to increase. […]
Is it illegal to drive high in California?
Many people often ask is it illegal to drive high in California. High is a very subjective term. It is illegal in California to drive while you’re the under the influence of whether it’d be marijuana, whether it’d be alcohol. Whether it’d be some other type of drug, whether it’s prescription medication or not. […]
Jobs you can get with a DUI?
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