Have you been arrested for drunk driving?
If you or a loved one were accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the first step you should take is to contact a Las Vegas DUI attorney from our team of professionals. We have years of experience in this area of law and understand how best to defend those who were accused of drunk driving. Even if you believe your case to be hopeless, with our help, you could get your charges reduced or even dropped.
Types of DUI Cases
Las Vegas DUI Attorney
Accusations of drunk driving are taken very serious in the State of Nevada. If you are convicted of this crime, you could not only be facing time in jail, but loss of your driving privileges as well. In order to ensure that you are not treated too harshly for your mistake or falsely convicted of a crime you did not commit, you should ensure that you have a strong legal representative on your side throughout the entire process. Click here to read more about Las Vegas DUI attorney.
DUI Overview
If you were accused of a crime relating to DUI, it is important that you have all the information regarding your case that you need. The legal limit for driving with alcohol in your system is 0.08%. If you are found to have a BAC of this amount or above, you could be facing extremely serious consequences. Not only does DUI refer to driving after drinking alcohol, but driving while impaired by controlled substances, whether they are prescription medications or illicit drugs. Click here to read more about DUI overview.
DUI Defense
Were you or a loved one accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? Your first step should be to contact a strong legal advocate so that they could defend you. In order to challenge all the evidence against you, you need a lawyer with experience in this area of law. We understand that the results of field sobriety tests and chemical tests are not always 100% accurate. Mistakes can be made both in the administration and interpretation of these tests and it is important to do everything possible to avoid a conviction. Click here to read more about DUI defense.
DUI Penalties
If you were pulled over and arrested for suspected drunk driving, you will probably have many questions about your charges and the possible penalties you could be facing. Your sentence will vary depending on whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony or whether there were any aggravating circumstances in your case. Click here to read more about DUI penalties.
Felony DUI
In more serious DUI cases, you could be facing a felony conviction. If there was a child in the car, if you had an extremely high BAC, or if someone was injured as a result of an accident you caused, you could be charged and convicted of a felony. A misdemeanor conviction could require that you spend time in jail, but a felony DUI conviction could mean that you are sent to state prison for a longer period of time. Click here to read more about felony DUI.
DUI With Injury
If you were accused of causing an accident while being under the influence of alcohol, you could be charged with a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Any accident that results in serious bodily injury is taken extremely seriously, however, if alcohol was involved in the incident, it becomes even worse. However, our team understands that many people are falsely accused of this offense and so we do everything in our power to protect our clients from being treated too harshly. Click here to read more about DUI with injury.
DUI Accidents
In the state of Nevada, any accident that was caused by a drunk driver will lead to serious ramifications for the offender. However, if the accident led to serious bodily injury or death, it could lead to up to 20 years in state prison. Not only that, but you could have to pay anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 in fines and be subject to a suspended driver's license. Even if you are completely innocent of all charges against you, your first step should be to contact a member of our legal team for a free consultation. Click here to read more about DUI accidents.
Multiple DUI Offenses
If you were accused of a second, third, or fourth DUI offense, you should talk to a member of our legal team. With each subsequent conviction, your charges and penalties could increase from a misdemeanor to a felony and from jail time to prison time. For example, a third conviction within seven years of each other will lead to felony charges, a mandatory state imprisonment of one year, and $5,000 in fines. Click here to read more about multiple DUI offenses.
Out of State Drivers & DUI
If you were charged with DUI out of your home state, you could be facing a tricky situation. As Las Vegas is a popular tourist destination known for its nightlife and gambling, an out-of-state DUI is not unheard of. Even though you may believe that you will not have to face any consequences since you do not have a Nevada driver's license, you may be facing ramifications in both your home state and in Nevada. In order to ensure that you are not treated unfairly, you need to speak with a legal representative both from your home state and Nevada. Click here to read more about out of state drivers & DUI.
Underage DUI Charges
Underage DUI charges can be brought against those who were accused of drunk driving while below the legal drinking age. For adults, they could be convicted of DUI if they had a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above. However, if an individual who is under the age of 21 is pulled over, they could be convicted even if they had trace amounts of alcohol in their system. If you or a son or daughter were accused of this offense, you should talk to a member of our legal team as soon as possible. Click here to read more about underage DUI charges.
DMV Hearing
If you were pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, you will have seven days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles in Nevada. If you fail to do so, you will not have the opportunity to challenge your license suspension and retain your driving privileges. With a member of our legal team defending you at this hearing, we could walk with you through this process and give you the best possible chance of receiving justice. Click here to read more about DMV hearings.
Field Sobriety Tests
When an individual is pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the law enforcement officer may ask you to perform certain field sobriety tests. The three main standardized tests include: the walk and turn, the one leg stand, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus. However, even though these tests give a somewhat accurate picture of the state of the driver, they are not always completely accurate. Click here to read more about field sobriety tests.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Blood alcohol concentration or content refers to the percentage of alcohol in an individual's bloodstream. The law has determined that if a driver has higher than 0.08% of alcohol in their blood stream, they could be arrested for DUI. This could be measured by a breath test or a blood test. Although both of these tests are accurate for the most part, errors have been known to occur. Click here to read more about blood alcohol concentration.
After Being Charged with DUI
Have you already been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? You should contact a member of our team at the Law Office of Chip Siegel so that we can do everything in our power to protect you and your best interests. We understand that this can be a complex situation and so do everything in our power to protect you. Click here to read more about after being charged with DUI.
To learn more, contact a Las Vegas DUI attorney from our team for a free consultation.