Orange County DUI Attorneys
DUI Penalties in Orange County and Throughout California
California observes strict penalties in regards to driving under the influence (DUI).
License suspension, jail time, probation, DUI school and fines are all likely to
be in the future of a person convicted of driving under the influence. If you do
not have an experienced attorney to defend you through the
DUI process and at your
DMV hearing, you may receive maximum
penalties.
At the Law Offices of Coffey & Coffey, we defend those arrested for DUI throughout
Orange County and the surrounding areas in California. Some of the cities we cover
include Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Fullerton and Westminster. If you
have been arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County,
contact a lawyer at our firm for a free case
evaluation. We will discuss your charges with you and see how we can
help.
1st DUI Offense
Penalties for a DUI conviction will depend upon a number of factors, but the most
important one tends to be whether you have any prior DUI convictions on your record.
If this is your first offense, you can expect to face:
- 48 hours to 6 months in county jail
- 6 month license suspension
- 1 to 5 years of probation
- DUI school
- Fines and court fees totaling $1400 to $1800
2nd DUI Offense
For a second DUI conviction, you will face increased penalties. These include:
- 96 hours to 1 year in county jail
- 2 year license suspension
- 3 to 5 years of probation
- DUI school / alcohol classes for up to 18 months
- Fines and court fees of up to $1800 to $2800
- Ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle
3rd DUI Offense
For a third DUI conviction, you may face:
- 120 days to 1 year in county jail
- 3 year license suspension
- Up to 5 years of probation
- DUI school for up to 18 months
- Fines of $1800 to $2800
- Ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle
4th DUI Offense – Felony DUI
A fourth DUI conviction may be charged as a felony, meaning you may face a minimum
of 1 year in a California state prison. The specific charges you may face include:
permanent license suspension, up to 5 years of probation and up to 3 years in state
prison. These penalties are harsh and are meant to discourage repeat offenders.
If you find yourself facing a first or even a fourth driving under the influence
charge, take a moment to contact a lawyer at our
firm as soon as possible. We will review your particular case and see what we can
do for you.
Contact an Orange County DUI attorney at Coffey &
Coffey today!
Have you been arrested for DUI in the Chicago area? Contact a Chicago DUI attorney at Fagan Fagan
and Davis to schedule a free DUI case evaluation to discuss the facts of your case
and save your drivers license. The firm has devoted a signifcant portion of their
criminal defense practice to defending DUI cases and is a member of the prestigous
National College of DUI Defense and frequently attends DUI defense seminars around
the country educating themselves on the latest trial strategies employed by other
successful DUI attorneys around the country. If you or a loved one has been arrested
or detained for a DUI or drunk driving related offense, please contact the firm
today to speak directly with a lawyer about your case.
Arrested for DUI in Denver? Contact
Denver DUI attorney, Christopher Cessna to save your driving privileges
and defend your legal rights. There are many facets to the defense of DUI charges
and only an experienced DUI lawyer will be able to provide you with a possitive
outcome to the case. While there are hundreds of criminal defense attorneys that
you can choose from, it's important that you hire a lawyer that focuses exclusively
on DUI and drunk driving related matters.