If you have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
- Did you know that the DMV will automatically suspend your license for 120 days?
- Did you know that you CANNOT get a restricted license to drive to and from work or school for the entire 120 days? Did you know you will NOT be able to drive for a minimum of 30 days? Did you know there are NO exceptions?
- Did you know you only have 10 days from your arrest to contact DMV to either temporarily extend your driving privilege, request a hearing, or forever give up your right to fight your license suspension?
- Did you know that if you are caught driving on a suspended license because of a DUI you will AUTOMATICALLY serve 10 days in jail for the first offense and 30 days for a second time.....NO EXCEPTIONS?
- If you are under 21, the DMV will automatically suspend your license for a full year unless you have a critical need to drive.
You need to immediately call Todd Melnik to protect your rights.
A criminal case will be filed against you in addition to what the DMV does to your license.
Important things to know about DUI cases if
convicted:
Your insurance rates will skyrocket or your insurance may drop you.
The DMV and Court will make you attend an alcohol education program.
Your court fines will run a minimum of $1500 - $2500 depending on the county
The higher your blood alcohol level the higher the penalties - lawyers can help!
You may have to go to the morgue as a condition of probation!
You will be placed on probation from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 5 years.
If you violate your probation, you could go to jail, especially if you are driving on a suspended license.
A DUI stays on your record for 10 years.
A second DUI will cause you to lose your license for 18 months.
ISSUES in DUI cases:
Did the Officer have true probable cause to pull you over and initiate a traffic stop?
Were the alcohol devices working properly?
Were the alcohol devices calibrated properly?
Did you pass the field sobriety tests but "fail" the breathalyzer?
Did the officer wait the required amount of time between arrest and blowing into the Breathalyzer?
Was the blood sample taken with an alcohol swab or non-alcohol swab to clean the injection site?
Was the chain of custody preserved with the blood sample?
Why will I be charged with 2 charges?
Can I get a "wet reckless"?
Call Mr. Melnik and let him help you navigate the complexities of your DUI case with you. With Mr. Melnik, you may not even have to appear in court until trial or until your case is negotiated to completion. Let Mr. Melnik's 20 years of experience and reputation among prosecutors and judges either get you the best possible deal or represent you in trial. Mr Melnik can help you negotiate the minimum fine if convicted.
