Van Nuys DUI Attorneys
Defending Second DUI Offenses in Van Nuys, CA
When a person is charged with a second DUI offense, law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney will already suspect that they are guilty. However, people fail to realize that even though a person may already have a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction on their record, this does not automatically mean that they committed the second DUI offense. The best chance that a defendant may have in challenging DUI charges for a second offense would be to hire a Van Nuys DUI lawyer immediately.
The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person was indeed driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. They may do this by presenting evidence and results of any field sobriety tests or breathalyzer and BAC tests that may have been administered. However, there are a large percentage of legal issues that can surround these types of tests that may lead to a false arrest and charges.
Second DUI Offense Penalties
In the state of California, a conviction for a second DUI offense may result in the following penalties being enforced:
- 10 days to 1 year in jail
- Up to $1000 in fines
- 2 year maximum driver’s license suspension
- 2 ½ years alcohol/drug treatment/counseling
- Installation of vehicle interlock device
- Possible vehicle impoundment
- DUI School
- Mandatory community service
- Up to 5 years probation
- Parole
- Permanent mark on criminal record
Consult a Van Nuys DUI Lawyer
Please contact a Van Nuys DUI attorney at Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez immediately if you or a loved one has been arrested for a second DUI offense. We are very familiar with the criminal court system, along with your legal rights and we always will put up a very strong fight to protect your future. There are often many defenses that may be presented that can help to clear you name and lower or dismiss all charges entirely.
Need an aggressive DUI attorney to challenge your second DUI charges? Contact us today!