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You Got Arrested For DUI. Now What?

Even though you've been arrested for DUI, you don't have to let it ruin your life. You may not realize it yet, but if you are thinking about simply going to court and pleading guilty to your DUI charge you may be cheating yourself.

You see, a qualified attorney can review the case for defects, suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for the breath machine, have blood samples independently analyzed, obtain expert witnesses ­ all of which may help you to win your case at trial.

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Nevada DUI Drunk Driving Defense Information

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Answers to your questions about DUI

What does "DUI" mean?

What are field sobriety tests?

How is the DUI suspect tested for alcohol level?

Do you have to consent to the tests?

What if the person is not driving the car but is asleep in the car when an officer arrives?

What penalties are imposed for DUI?
Does a driver need an attorney to handle a DUI?

What is a felony DUI?

What are the penalties when a death or serious injury is involved?

Are DUI convictions from other jurisdictions counted by the Nevada courts as prior convictions?

Does a person go to jail when arrested for DUI?

Does the person lose his or her driving privilege with a DUI?

How can I find an attorney with experience in DUI matters?

Attorney Offices by Municipality

• Mace Yamplosky: "Driving Under The Influence" means operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that renders one unable to safely drive a vehicle. Years ago, a "drunk driving" meant that someone was "drunk" in the way all of us commonly understand the word: intoxicated. In the mid 1980's, legislatures all over the United States began to toughen their DUI laws in a response to public outcry. Today it is not necessary that a person be drunk to receive a DUI citation.
• James Gallo: There are three kinds of criminal charges, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony charges. Misdemeanor charge if found guilty can carry up to a maximum of 6 months in jail and or a $1,000 fine depending on your previous criminal history. Gross misdemeanor charges can carry up to a maximum of one year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine depending on your previous criminal history. Felony charges are more serious and if found guilty can carry up to five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine depending on the case and or your previous criminal history.
• Sprenz & Associates: The laws concerning "drunk driving" have changed radically over recent years. The person arrested today in Nevada for driving under the influence faces bewildering procedures and potentially devastating punishment -- punishment that can be more severe than in some felony cases. A person accused of drunk driving deserves to be represented zealously because an unjustified conviction will have repercussions lasting for the rest of the persons life.
• Scott Freeman: Though legislators have relatively unfettered power to decide whether a certain behavior should be a crime, many rules limit the ways in which the state or federal government can prosecute someone for a crime. These restrictions start with the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, which provides basic protections-such as the right to refuse to testify against oneself, the right to confront one's accusers and the right to a trial by jury-for people charged with crimes. State constitutions may increase (but not take away from) the federal protections. Federal and state legislatures can pass laws governing how criminal procedures work in their jurisdictions, but these laws cannot reduce the protections offered by the federal and state constitutions. The interplay between constitutional provisions and legislative enactments is regulated by our courts. Courts decide whether or not a particular legislative rule, court practice or police action is permissible under federal and state constitutional law. What may seem like a slight variation from one case to another can be, in the eyes of a court, the determining factor that leads to a vastly different result. For example, a police officer is frisking a suspect on the street and feels a hard object in the suspect's pocket. Suspecting that the object is a possible weapon, the officer reaches into the pocket and finds both a cardboard cigarette box and a packet of heroin. This action by the police officer -- reaching into the pocket -- would be deemed a permissible search under the rulings of most courts (to protect the officer's safety), and the heroin could be admitted into court as evidence. However, if the object felt by the officer was soft and obviously not a weapon, then reaching into the suspect's pocket might be deemed an illegal search, in which case the heroin couldn't be used as evidence.
• Joseph Caramagno: The best defense is a good offense.
• Christiansen Law Offices: Many states have now lowered the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from .10 to .08 percent for adults, and more than a dozen states have passed Zero Tolerance laws that prohibit drivers under twenty-one years old from having any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood system. As the legal limits decrease, so do your chances of being charged with drunk driving if you choose to drink and drive. If you've been arrested for drunk driving, you need the skill and expertise of an experienced drunk driving attorney to see you through the complicated legal maze that awaits you. Drunk driving (DUI) convictions can result in large fines, loss of your driver's license, and even jail time. If you are charged with DUI,contact usat once. At Christiansen Law Offices , we have considerable experience representing clients charged with DUI. We will represent you on the criminal case and at the DMV hearing to preserve your driving privileges. If your license was revoked because of a DUI charge, you only have 10 days to request the DMV hearing...
• Amy Chelini: Evidence of a criminal defendant's prior crimes or convictions may be relevant in a proceeding for a subsequent offense. Notwithstanding the relevance of such evidence, the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) generally prohibits the use of evidence of prior crimes to prove the character of the person against whom it is introduced. Specifically, FRE 404(b) bars the admissibility of "evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts...in order to show action in conformity therewith."
• Robert Drascovich: A lawyer representing an accused individual needs experience in the preparation, investigation, and presentation of his client's defense. The penalties for incompetence in a criminal case may be more terrible for an accused person than any other type of client.
• Jason Moss: Q: If I am stopped while driving and the police officer asks me to do field sobriety tests do I have to do them? A: The police have an absolute right to ask you to perform the tests. However, if you don't perform the tests, your refusal cannot be introduced at trial. In addition, there are no legal consequences for your failure to do the tests, i.e., you don't have your driver's license taken away from you.
• Chris Rasmussen: You can be arrested for DUI by driving while over the legal BAC in your state or while impaired. But, you need not actually operate the car in order to be arrested. You can still be found guilty if you had the capability and power to dominate, direct, or regulate the vehicle, regardless of whether you were exercising that capability or power at the time of the arrest. In other words, simply sitting behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition can lead to your arrest for DUI by being in "actual physical control" of the car.
• James Krah: If you ... face criminal charges ... you need to retain a quality attorney without delay.
• Theodore Williams: You shoud hire an attorney as soon as you become aware that the police or another state agency is looking for or investigating you, or if you believe that you may have committed a crime. The earlier you contact a lawyer the better. An attorney can intervene with the police and either prevent an arrest or, if you are going to be arrested, arrange for your surrender at a time and in a manner that minimizes embarrassment to you or your family. Retaining a lawyer also prevents the police from questioning you.
• Craig Mueller: You either have your license taken away by an officer, or you will receive a letter from the DMV revoking your license. You then have 7 days to request a hearing. The DMV must schedule an initial hearing within 90 days from the date of revokation or notification of revocation. DMV will mail your hearing notice. You should receive it 30 to 45 days after your request. If you fail to request a hearing with 90 days from the start of the revocation period, you waive the right to that hearing. Your immediate goal is a temporary license, available to anyone whose revoked drivers license is otherwise valid. This temporary license allows you to drive until the written opinion from your DMV hearing is issued.
• Andrew Fritz: After being arrested for DUI/DWI in Nevada, if the results of your breath or blood test were .10% blood-alcohol or above, your license will be suspended 7 days after the arrest unless you or your attorney take appropriate action to demand an administrative hearing within 7 days after your arrest.
• Laurence Digesti: Q. When I was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), the police took my driver's license because my blood alcohol level was over the statutory presumptive level. I need my license to work. What can I do? A. If this were to happen you would be given a temporary license which would allow you drive for a period of 7 days. You may then request an administrative hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, contesting the suspension of your driving privileges. Pending the hearing, you are allowed to drive. If the hearing officer upholds the suspension, the period of suspension starts to run when the decision is entered. During the period of suspension you may apply for a restricted license through the Department of motor vehicles which allows you to drive on a restricted basis, such as back and forth to work.
• Chip Siegel: One reason to immediately contact a lawyer is to request an Administrative hearing from the DMV. If you took a breath test, your license may be suspended within seven days. Driving on a suspended license for failing a breath / blood test is a new crime with mandatory jail time. By contacting me today, I can request a hearing and keep you legally driving.
• Jeffrey Posin: Nevada law forbids anyone from drinking an alcoholic beverage while they are driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. In addition, it is unlawful for anyone to have an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is being driven. This statute is separate and apart from Nevada's drunk driving laws.
• Johnson & Klevin: If you receive two DUI convictions within a 5 year period, the DMV will take your license away from you for 3 years. And, if you have three major traffic offense convictions in a 5 year period of time, the DMV will take your license away for 5 years. Additionally, if convicted your insurance rates will skyrocket, costing you hundreds of dollars each year for several years. As you can see, a DUI conviction will haunt you for years and years to come (and in some cases, your whole life). The State has vast resources and manpower to prosecute you, and the laws governing DUI offenses are complex. Therefore, hiring a competent attorney to properly defend your DUI case is a must.
• Edward Miley: he first line of defense is to challenge the reason that you were stopped. There are bad stops! There are many things that you need to do before appearing in front of a judge.
• Cristina Hinds: If you are charged with drunk driving, the charges can impact your insurance rates, your ability to drive and earn a living, and you may even face jail time.
• Jason Earnest: In addition to fines, the revocation or suspension of your driveršs license, and possible jail time, a conviction of DUI charges may cause your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level.
• John Routsis: If you are facing criminal charges, selecting the attorney who will represent you is the most important decision you will make. Whether you've been charged with a simple misdemeanor or a very serious felony offense, a poor defense could have a disastrous impact on your life. The outcome of a criminal matter can follow you for decades, limiting employment opportunities and resulting in the loss of privileges. With so much at stake, it is imperative that you choose an attorney who will work with you to achieve the best possible result. You need someone who will protect your rights.

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