Los Angeles DUI Penalties
Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
The penalties that a Los Angeles driver may face for driving under the influence (DUI) may be extreme and varied, depending on the particular nature of the offense, the drivers’ past history of DUI convictions and particular “aggravating factors” such as a child in the vehicle, reckless driving, a blood alcohol concentration of .15% or greater, and more.
A Los Angeles DUI lawyer can help you understand the specific penalties you may face for your DUI case by conducting a thorough evaluation of the matter. The primary goal will be to help you avoid all penalties and a conviction altogether, of course, but in some situations the best approach may be to consider a reduction to a “wet reckless” charge or a similar situation that would greatly reduce the potential penalties that may be imposed.
Potential Penalties for DUI
Following are some of the types of penalties that a driver may face for a DUI conviction in the Los Angeles area:
- Imprisonment in jail or prison
- Fines
- Court fees
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Community service
- Probation, formal or informal
- DUI school
- Mandatory alcohol or drug rehabilitation/assessment program
- Mandatory installation of ignition interlock device, paid for by the defendant
- Vehicle impoundment
You can learn more about the specific penalties that may be enforced for the different types of DUI-related offenses by visiting the relevant pages on our site: first DUI offense, second DUI offense, third DUI offense, multiple DUI, DUI with injury and vehicular manslaughter.
Make sure you take action immediately and find out how a competent attorney can help you challenge your DUI charges and work to avoid all of these penalties. At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we are dedicated to our clients and will take the time to provide you with the personalized attention you deserve.
Contact a Los Angeles DUI Attorney today.