Hello,
California continues to crack down on those arrested for DUI by ratcheting up penalties.
2 new laws that will go into effect in 2010 deal with those convicted of Drunk Driving/DUI in Los Angeles County. One of the laws is a pilot program that seeks to have those convicted of first offense DUI be forced to install an ignition interlock device in each car that they have access to.
The ignition interlock devices (IID) are to be purchased by those convicted of DUI and each time the driver starts the car, he needs to blow into the device to show there is no alcohol in his system. Details of the pilot program have not been released yet, but it is clear that avoiding a DUI conviction is now more important than ever. Hiring an experienced DUI lawyer can help improve the chances of reducing or removing any penalties for your DUI arrest.
The second law that will go into effect has to do with 2nd or 3rd time offender and their ability to get a restricted license. This also deals with the (IID) device and will be monitored through the DMV.
If you have questions about your recent DUI arrest, feel free to contact me at anthonyarzili@gmail.com or our office at 562-907-4448 for a free consultation.
Best of Luck and Happy New Year,
Anthony A. Arzili
LA DUI Attorney
When a client is facing a 2nd DUI, the consequences are very serious. Clients face the very real possibility of losing their license for at least a year. To make matters worse, you are not entitled to a restricted license during this period. So basically, either you win your DUI DMV hearing or you cannot drive for an entire year. The consequences are brutal. For most people this means financial disaster.
Your choice is to either give up your license or to get an experienced DUI Attorney and fight for your license. The DMV’s hearing process for a DUI is geared towards suspending your license. Your only shot is to have an experienced Attorney that specializes in handling DUI cases attack the DMV’s evidence.
I’ve handled nearly 500 DUI hearings at the DMV. This means I’ve seen all kinds of cases and all possible legal issues and defenses. Most clients who are facing a 2nd Time DUI basically think they have no shot and it’s just a waste of time and money to fight their suspension. The fact of the matter is that DUI hearings are extremely technical and police need to follow specific guidelines in their DUI investigation. A thorough analysis of the police reports will give me the opportunity to find any legal issues or possible defenses that may be argued at your hearing to save your license.
My client had a DUI conviction 8 years ago and was now involved in a serious car accident on the freeway. The police had arrested him for a 2nd time DUI charge and alleged that he caused the accident and had refused the chemical tests. He was facing a 2 year flat suspension of his license.
At the DUI hearing, I presented the testimony of my client. Then, I attacked the police’s handling of the investigation. After the hearing, the hearing officer ruled that our argument was valid and found that my client’s license should not be suspended.
Interestingly enough, my client thought he had no shot at saving his license when I first met him in my office. I was glad we were able to get him working again and supporting his family.
-Anthony