DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) is one of the crimes imposed on a person who operates a vehicle while on drugs or alcohol. According to the law, drivers with 0.08% or more blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are charged under a drunk driving case.
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The dependant of the DUI case receives some type of punishment (license suspension, fine, etc). Hiring an attorney in Las Vegas can help to get back driving rights with restrictions like restricted permissions to drive (from work to home) or IID (ignition interlock device).
First Offense
A first DUI offense involves 0.08% BAC or impaired driving. It means you will be charged under a DUI case because of prescription drugs, alcohol, or other drugs. Allergy, cold, and cough medications, which cause drowsiness, are a few examples. A DUI defendant has to face a fine ranging from $400-$1,000, a $35 penalty and 3 months license suspension, community service of 1 to 4 days, or jail time of 2 days to 6 months.
People below 21 years or BAC of 0.08% or over have to undergo a drug or alcohol evaluation as well as a treatment program. Also, they have to install breath interlock devices in their vehicle to prevent the vehicle from moving when a specific alcohol amount is detected after blowing over the device.
Second Offender
A person who commits a 2nd DUI within 7 years is liable to be punished with a fine of $750-$1,000, home confinement, community service, or 10 to 185 days of imprisonment. Also, the liable person has to undergo a drug or alcohol abuse assessment and a treatment program. If your BAC is over 0.08% you have to install a breath interlock device in the car for 1 to 3 years once you reinstate your license.
Third DUI Offense
If you commit a 3rd DUI offense within a period of 7 years, then you are considered to be a Class B felony and the penalty includes a fine of $2,000-$5,000, drug or alcohol abuse assessment, license suspension for 3 years, and imprisonment 1 to 6 years. In a few cases, imprisonment time is avoided with the completion of a serious rehab program that lasts for 3-5 years, so hire the best attorney in Las Vegas to get justice.
Causing Death or Injury By DUI
It is one of the serious offenses because it involves causing harm to others. The offender of this case has to face 2 to 20 years of imprisonment along with a fine of $2,000-$5,000. It is a non-probational offense, so the offender should go to prison even though you are not in trouble with the law before the incident.
Vehicular Homicide
It is a severe driving offense compared to others. If a person has been charged with 3 DUI convictions and caused the death of someone, then the offender of this case is considered a Class A felony and punished with lifetime imprisonment (25 years). The person may get parole after a sentence of 10 years.
