Consequences of DUI
Oceanside DUI Lawyer
If you have been charged with a DUI, contact Carlsbad & Oceanside DUI Lawyer & Criminal Defense Attorney, Richard Duquette.
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, medication, or prescription that impairs the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle.
Consequences for the conviction of DUI - Driving Under the Influence may potentially include:
- Loss of drivers license
- Probation or parole
- Loss of auto insurance
- Court ordered drivers school
- Impound of vehicle
- Court ordered ignition devise
- Significant fines
- Other
Likelihood of any of the above consequences depends on the following factors:
- Prior similar convictions
- Any other prior convictions
- Currently on probation or parole
- Attitude of the community and court toward this type of crime
- Degree of media attention on case
- Mitigating/aggravating circumstance
- Accident involved
- Blood alcohol content
- Other
Defenses for Driving Under the Influence may potentially include:
- Insufficient evidence
- Factual innocence
- Illegal traffic stop
- Improper testing
- Other
If you have a DUI or need to be re-referred to an alcohol program to clear your DMV record, contact me HERE or give me a call: 760-730-0500. I offer a FREE no obligation consultation and look forward to helping you with your San Diego Court or Vista Court legal matter.
