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• Accessory After the Fact
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• Drug Possession for Sale
• DUI Defense
• I've been arrested for DUI. What happens to my Driver's License?
• DUI Under 21
• The 'Rising Blood Alcohol' Defense
• Attacking the Breath Test
• The "No Driving" Defense
• I've been arrested & cited for DUI? What happens next?
• Attacking the Blood Test
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• Embezzlement
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• Pre-Filing Investigations
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• Rape
• Theft Charges
• Robbery
• Purse Snatching
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• Petty Theft
• Embezzlement
• Identity Theft
• Three Strikes Law
• Vacating Convictions
• Deportable Offenses: Vacating Your Guilty Plea to Avoid Deportation
• Vandalism
• Vehicular Manslaughter
• Warrant Recall
• Weapons Charges
• Witness Intimidation

You Have Questions Regarding DUI in California, We Have Answers

For most drivers, driving under the influence (DUI) is not an unfamiliar term. However, in their minds, it is a crime that other people are sometimes convicted of. It’s the “other guy” who gets pulled over and arrested for DUI. If this was your mentality before your DUI arrest, you better get some facts straight about drunk driving and what you could be facing.

There are often many questions that arise following an arrest for driving under the influence. In California, as with other states, the law regarding DUI is strict and the penalties are anything but lenient. Below is a list of some commonly asked questions regarding DUI in California:

• Will I go to jail? Even with a first-time DUI conviction, you could be looking at a short jail sentence. If you have been convicted before, making this current offense your second one, the time in jail could be longer.
• How long will my license be suspended? If you agreed to a chemical test (blood, breath or urine), your blood alcohol level came back at .08% or higher and this was your first DUI, your license could be suspended for 4 months. A second DUI offense could result in a 1-year suspension.
• Are there fines I will have to pay? A DUI conviction could result in a hefty fine plus penalty assessments.
• Will I have a criminal record, if I am convicted? The answer is yes. That is one reason you don’t want to go into the courtroom without an experienced Torrance DUI lawyer. A criminal record could impact your career and future livelihood.

If you have additional questions regarding DUI, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Torrance DUI lawyers at the Law Offices of McGregor & Ernenwein by calling 310-782-0552 or 877-338-4489. It doesn’t matter what time of day you have questions, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.