Arroyo Grande, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

What sentencing can I expect in court? Up to a year in jail. How much less you get is up to your attorney to negotiate with the DA. Your .018 puts you in enhanced penalty category for being over twice the legal limit. He will be doing a good job if he keeps you out of jail completely. You can forget the character references, they are of no value with the DA or judge. A little free advice: If arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking, the defendant is given documents that include a notice that he has only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of license imposed by DMV upon arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by DMV or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so timely if you think you have grounds for appeal, then appear at the scheduled DMV appeal hearing to present your supporting evidence and witness testimony. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', it certainly carries potential jail or prison time, so handle it right. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

So far as this general practice lawyer can tell, there is no provision in the law for an OWI conviction to be expunged. But why not just call an OWI lawyer (check the Yellow pages, or online at Avvo.com, or with your state bar) and ask if it can be expunged? You'll probably a quick, economical and reliable answer.