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DUI arrests continue to increase in frequency across the US as a whole and particularly in the state of California. With the increase in arrests, state and local governments have continued to increase the severity of punishments and a conviction will cost the average defendant in ways they may have never imagined. Aside from the serious government imposed penalties, DUI arrests place the accused under immense stress and can cause individuals to lose their jobs, standing in the community, and stability at home. Understanding your unique situation is critical to obtaining a favorable outcome, and based on the charges and your background, there are different sections of the California Vehicle Code that will apply.
Driving under the influence is a serious crime with some harsh penalties. Contact a Fairfield DUI Attorney for consultation immediately.
Over 200,000 drivers are arrested each year for driving under the influence in California alone and the administrative penalties vary. Before you can be sentenced of drunk driving though, the prosecution must establish three things.
Individuals charged with their first DUI often make the mistake of underestimating the severity of the situation they are in, and the importance of a swift and targeted response. Your options and possible corrective actions vary greatly depending on a multitude of key factors involving the circumstances of your arrest and applicable criminal history.
Penalties for a first time DUI can vary greatly, and these variances highlight the importance of proper representation!
Additional restrictions and penalties can be imposed based on the unique attributes of your arrest. Your BAC at the time of arrest, passengers present, vehicle speed, and whether there were injuries and/or property damage are all important factors that will impact your case.
The best thing you can do if you are arrested for a DUI is hiring a DUI attorney who could help you in knowing what to expect and guide you through the process. A first offense can result in a variety of consequences: your license will be suspended for at least one year, you’ll be fined fees between $1,500 and $2,000 and required to spend two days in jail. You’ll also be required to attend an alcohol-awareness course that may take several months to complete.
Furthermore, you’ll be sentenced to between three to five years of probation. There are even further complications after your license is reinstated. The cost of your car insurance may double or even triple and even after just one DUI conviction, the average California driver will see their premiums increase by an average of $2,500 per year. Even worse, your crime will show up on employer-conducted background checks for 10 years or longer.
Proving a California DUI case can be a challenge for the prosecution because if there are mistakes that can be shown by the arresting officers at any point during your DUI arrest, you have noteworthy increased chances of winning the case. If the police officers make an important error in their police report or while collecting breath and field sobriety test evidence, a skilled Fairfield DUI Attorney will discuss options and defense strategies with you.
Have Been Arrested & Are Accused of a DUI/DWI? The Choyce Law Firm knows how a DUI or DWI can alter your life and reap negative repercussions. That’s why our experienced DUI defense attorneys fight hard to get your charges dismissed or reduced. Give us a call at (707) 422-1202 to speak to a Fairfield DUI Attorney today.
The Choyce Law Firm
1500 Webster St, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 422-1202
This is my second time hiring Mr. Choyce for my son, who was charged with a criminal act. Both times that I hired Mr. Choyce, I was very impressed with his knowledge of the law, his professionalism, and the fact that he was relatable. He is trustworthy, tells you the truth about what you are facing. He is organized, he is a very good listener, came up with strategies that were appealing.I can’t say enough good about Mr. Choyce! I knew that he was going to give my son’s case everything he had, and he did!
Hiring the Choyce Law Firm was the best decision I made while trying to decide what to do after getting charged with a 3rd DUI. I tried to use a lawyer that I had previously used when in trouble with the law, he was near retirement and wasn’t able to give my case the attention I was looking for understanding that I was facing jail time. When contacting Mr Choyce we discussed my case and he told me he could help, he even knew my previous attorney. Mr Choyce was aggressive in fighting my case with filing motions on my behalf an trying to get my case dismissed, I was very pleased that he was not just looking to get the first deal the D.A. offered but was aggressively trying to win my case. Although we were not able to get the dismissal we were looking for he was able to keep me out of jail an I was able to serve my sentence on the EHD Program, which allowed me to keep my job an that was very important to me. Mr Choyce also handled a second case for me, I was charged with driving on a suspended license and no registration. Once again Mr Choyce was aggressive with this case and took it to trail an was able to get a not guilty verdict, which saved me a great deal of money in fines that would be pending with a guilty verdict. Overall hiring Mr Choyce and his team was the best decision I made, he provided great service at a respectable rate, an explained things as they were happening and with the charges I was facing I was very happy with the outcome of my cases that he handled. I would strongly recommend Mr Choyce and his team to anyone I know that needs legal representation he knows the law and will provide you with the best service you could hope for form a lawyer that wants to win.
“This is my second time using Mr. Choyce, and I would choose no one other than him. Both times that I hired him, it was for my son, and they were very serious cases. Mr. Choyce is smart, professional, practical, and relatable. He is a serious person, who listens, speaks in laymens terms, so that you understand what is going on. Not like some that I have experience, who talk over you, and dont take the time to really answer your questions.The second case got very close to going to trial, however, I was confident that I had the best of the best representing my son. Thank God that after willing to go to trial, we got a deal that, I think was a win win.I would definitely, without a question, hire Mr. Choyce again!”