San Diego Drunk Driving Lawyer
Charged with Driving Drunk in San Diego?
Drunk driving (DUI/DWI) is an offense that can happen to even the best of people. Maybe you had just a couple drinks at the office party and thought it was safe and legal to drive. With illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels starting above .08, even the most law abiding citizen can get caught under the influence. Spiegel Law Group is experienced at fighting drunk driving charges and can help you understand the steps you need to take to get your life back on track.
- First-time offenders. A first-time offender for a drunk driving conviction can face up to six months in jail and pay up to a $1,000 fine. The individual’s license could also be suspended for up to those same six months. You may also have to take a state mandated driving education class and you could even have a device installed in your vehicle that will prevent you from driving if you are over a certain BAC.
- Second offense. If a person is again convicted of drunk driving within a decade of the first conviction, the defendant can then be sentenced up to one year in prison. Perhaps just as severe, a person can lose their right to drive for up to two years or could again have a device to monitor their BAC installed in their car. Another mandated state education class is also likely.
- Third offense. Those convicted a third time can again spend a year in jail and will have their license suspended for three years. As a repeat offender, you can be forced to use an ignition lock device in your vehicle for a decade.
Depending on your criminal history, there may be a host of consequences waiting for you after a conviction. Contact a lawyer before you get there.
California Drunk Driving Attorney
If you have been pulled over by the police and face a drunk driving charge, you owe it to yourself and your family to ensure that you hire the best legal representation possible. A drunk driving charge does not have to define you as a person for the rest of your life.
Spiegel Law Group has the experience and dedication you need for a winning defense. A San Diego criminal defense attorney with more than 750 past clients, Matthew Spiegel has built his reputation in San as a winning attorney. He can help you establish a winning case, and in some cases he might be able to have it dropped completely. Do not limit your options by risking your defense with anything less than the best.
If you are accused of a crime, contact a San Diego drunk driving lawyer right away. Find help from the Spiegel Law Group by calling (619) 338-0022.
