CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEYS
You should contact COSTEN RUIZ LAW as soon as you get a DUI , you only have ten days before your license is suspended. If you contact us we will, as a courtesy also handle your DMV Administrative hearing and do our best to preserve your license.
The California Vehicle Code 23152 (a) defines a D.U.I. As driving a motor vehicle while under influence of alcohol.
A motor vehicle is defined as anything with a motor. This includes, cars, trucks, electric bikes, electric scooters, gas scooters, etc.
WHAT COUNTS AS A
MOTOR VEHICLE?
A D.U.I. Attorney at COSTEN RUIZ LAW can potentially reduce, or even dismiss D.U.I. charges.
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Contact us to see exactly how we can help your individual case.
WHAT CAN AN ATTORNEY DO FOR ME?
WHAT CAN DO FOR MY D.U.I?
WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR A FIRST TIME D.U.I.?
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For a first time D.U.I., A punishment CAN BE UP TO:
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5 years Informal probation
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180 days in county jail (6 month)
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$510 plus penalty assessments (penalty assessments make cost up to $3000 – depending on county)
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
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Victim Impact Panel (VIP)
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Hospital and Morgue (HAM)
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Community service
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Community Labor
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Caltrans
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Up to 9 months of Alcohol Classes (SB38)
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A suspended Driver’s License (up to 1 year)
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Ignition Interlock (IID)
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Indirect Consequence can be: car insurance will go up
This list of punishments is not meant to be all inclusive, but a sample of what a punishment can be. Usually a D.U.I. punishment can be several or all of these listed above. A D.U.I. Attorney at COSTEN RUIZ LAW will Negotiate and fight to reduce each term.
