If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, Nevada, much is at stake. You may face imprisonment, the loss of your driving privileges, and heavy fines. You need to work quickly to retain the services of an experienced Las Vegas DUI lawyer immediately. My name is Chip Siegel, and I am a dedicated defense lawyer who represents clients in drunk driving cases throughout all of Las Vegas, Henderson and the surrounding areas throughout Clark County. It is my goal to provide the legal counsel that you need in order to avoid the severe consequences of a DUI conviction.
DUI Charges in Las Vegas
DUI stands for driving under the influence. Under Nevada law, a driver may face criminal charges for this offense when:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol;
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater;
- Driving under the influence of a controlled substance;
- Driving under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled substance; or
- Driving while his or her physical abilities or ability to drive safely are impaired due to the use of any organic solvent, chemical, poison or any other compound.
A person may face also face DUI charges if he or she if found to have a blood alcohol or breath alcohol concentration of .08% or greater within 2 hours of operating a motor vehicle.
When a law enforcement officer observes behavior by a driver which is indicative of drunk driving, he or she will likely pull the motorist over. Swerving, driving too slowly and speeding are all reasons that an initial police stop may be made in a Las Vegas or Henderson DUI case. After pulling the motorist over, the officer may perform field sobriety tests to determine whether his or her mental and physical abilities are impaired due to alcohol or drug use. Should the motorist fail field sobriety tests, the officer will likely make an arrest and request a blood test or breath test.
Las Vegas DUI Lawyer
As a DUI defense lawyer, I represent clients in
DMV hearings and throughout the criminal court process. It is important that I can become involved early on, in order to take action to defend your rights. I represent clients throughout Henderson, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas in Clark County, Nevada.
Contact Las Vegas DUI attorney
Chip Siegel today!