San Francisco DUI Attorneys
When a person faces a San Francisco DUI charge it is an extremely serious legal matter. Driving under the influence (DUI) can be charged anytime a person drives a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. When a person is stopped by law enforcement they may be asked to perform one or more field sobriety tests, along with a breath and blood test. When a person fails a field sobriety test and/or has a BAC (blood alcohol content) level at or above the legal limit of 0.08%, they can then be arrested and automatically charged with DUI. When a person refuses the above tests they can still be booked and charged if the officer has reasonable suspicion that they are indeed under the influence.
DUI Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, California
At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we are committed to providing clients facing DUI with our personal attention and dedication during the DMV Hearing, as well as the entire criminal court process. Whether a person faces multiple DUI offenses, DUI with injury, is a first time offender, faces out of state DUI, or is being charged with underage DUI, we will be by their side providing excellent legal service. We hope through our outstanding advice, guidance and legal representation that we can receive a case win. Through our strong negotiation techniques we will look to deliver minimal charges, penalties, or a dismissal of all charges whenever possible. Please contact a San Francisco DUI lawyer at our firm today to meet with us during a consultation to evaluate your DUI case.
San Francisco DUI Penalties
Failure to hire a San Francisco DUI attorney may result in a conviction with the following penalties:
1st Offense DUI:
- Misdemeanor
- Maximum 6 month jail sentence
- Up to a $1000 fine
- Up to 6 month driver’s license suspension
- Alcohol and drug program
- Community service
- 3 Years probation
2nd Offense DUI:
- Misdemeanor
- Maximum 1 year jail sentence
- Up to $1000 fine
- Up to 2 year driver’s license suspension
- 2 ½ Years of alcohol and drug program
- Installation of Vehicle Interlock Device
- Community service
- 5 Years probation
Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys Serving San Francisco
In addition to the above penalties, if a person is charged with a third DUI offense or higher they can face felony DUI charges. This would mean even more serious enhancement penalties that can affect a person’s future and driving privileges. In many instances, when defending the legal rights of our clients at our San Francisco criminal defense firm, we may also be able to obtain alternative sentencing instead of jail or prison time. Please contact a San Francisco DUI lawyer at our firm today to find out where you stand against the DUI charges against you. There are many different types of DUI defenses that we may provide that can be extremely beneficial to the outcome of your DUI case.
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