Reader’s Question:

Finding a DUI lawyer was very hard for me when I had to hire one for my DUI case here in Los Angeles, California. Now, I’m facing a bigger challenge battling my case. My lawyer is good but still, I know that I committed a mistake. If I will be convicted for DUI, which I might have to be ready for, what are the fines that are involved?

Anthony

Los Angeles, CA

A DUI charge is a serious offense and invites strict law enforcement through penalties such as fines, probation and if the case is severe, imprisonment. Signs of driving the influence vary and include stopping in a traffic lane for no reason, swerving and weaving and minor and major traffic accidents.

In the state of California, DUI invites stiff penalties, fines and punishment. The fines vary by the frequency and nature of the crime. For first time DUI offenders, the fines would be between $250 and $500. A second DUI conviction within a period of five years may have a fine between $500 and $1000. It would be mandatory also for DUI offenders to take a DUI education course. Keep in mind that these fines and penalties are aggravated with factors such as the confirmation of extremely high blood alcohol content or the presence of a child under 14 years of age in the car.

Surely, it will never be worth it to get behind the wheel after drinking if you think about the penalties and fines involved if you will be convicted of DUI in Los Angeles, California.

Reader’s Question:

My cousin Brennan was charged with DUI in Los Angeles, California. I want to help him in all possible ways I can. How can my cousin win his DUI case?

Sheryl

Los Angeles, CA

There is a lot of information your cousin needs to know if he wants to win his California DUI case. One of the significant things he should do is to hire an experienced Los Angeles, California DUI attorney. DUI is a criminal offense so he will need someone who has a great deal of experience and is highly qualified so that he has the best chance of winning his DUI case.

Several DUI lawyers offer initial consultation so that your cousin could find out what it will be like to work with them before he commits. Once he has selected a lawyer, he needs to pay a retainer fee so that the lawyer can commit to working with him. His lawyer would help him prepare for his case and will represent him at any court proceedings. This help is of great value so be sure to hire a lawyer as soon as possible after the arrest.

Reader’s Question:

A friend of mine was suspected to be driving under the influence of alcohol here in California. He already arrived home when the police arrested him. They said that they were responding to a call from a “concerned citizen” reporting that my friend had been driving while intoxicated. Does the state of California allow warrantless entry into homes of DUI suspects? I’m just curious because it doesn’t seem fair.

Lindsay

Los Angeles, CA

DUI law has long been prevalent with exceptions to the Constitutional limitations applied to most criminal investigations. I totally agree with you that this doesn’t seem fair. But our opinion will no longer matter because in California, the Supreme Court allows warrantless entry into homes of DUI suspects. Ruling 6-1 back in June 1, 2006, the California Supreme Court took exceptions to our Constitutional protections to a new level, allowing law enforcement officers to enter a DUI suspect’s home without a warrant to make an arrest.

The Supreme Court agreed with the prosecution’s claim that the possibility that the defendant could consume more alcohol (or have consumed more alcohol) during the delay and that the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol created “exigent circumstances”. They said that the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol would always result in “destruction of evidence”.

Reader’s Question:

Hiring a DUI lawyer might cost me and my husband a fortune. He was charged with DUI here in Los Angeles, California and we are still determining whether or not we will hire a DUI lawyer. What can we benefit from doing so?

Jasmine

Los Angeles, CA

Remember that DUI is a criminal offense and extremely strict penalties are awarded for people convicted with DUI. The driver’s license of the person can also be confiscated and suspended aside from vehicle impoundment or fines. An efficient Los Angeles, California DUI lawyer can provide assistance in dealing with charges surrounding DUI and obtaining bail.

An experienced DUI lawyer is well familiar with DUI charges, causing accidents related to DUI and penalties that may be inflicted. He/she can be able to help you challenge your husband’s DUI case. Yes, an efficient and experienced DUI lawyer may be expensive but there are many DUI lawyers who provide quality service for lower prices.

A lot of DUI lawyers also work on contingency basis. The fee is always set at a prearranged percentage of whatever the compensation amount might be when the contract to pay a lawyer in case of a DUI is based on contingency. The person does not have to pay the lawyer’s fees if the case is lost. Paying on contingency can have people hire the services of an expensive attorney, though they may not be in a position to pay for it. This would allow them the opportunity to have of the services of an experienced lawyer at a minimal fee.