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In
Los Angeles and Orange County, a first offense DUI will typically result in a
license suspension, hefty fines, community service and a mandatory class at a
state DMV approved program. Most of the time after someone gets arrested for a
DUI in Los Angeles; they are forced to spend the night in jail, and occasionally
are required to install a car ignition locking device into their vehicle. A Los
Angeles DUI conviction will generally stay on the offender’s permanent record
for several years, resulting in higher insurance premiums and sometimes bad
credit.
A
DWI in Los Angeles is very similar to a DUI. DWI stand for, ‘driving while
intoxicated’ and just like a DUI, it is unlawful for anyone who has a blood
alcohol level of .08 percent or more, to drive a motor vehicle. To be convicted
of a DWI in Los Angeles, the prosecution must prove that the defendant was
driving or possessed actual physical control of the vehicle while intoxicated by
drugs or alcohol. They must also prove that the arresting officer had legal ,
reasonable suspicion for stopping the vehicle in the first place.
If
you have been convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles, it is very important that you
contact an experienced Los Angeles DUI lawyer immediately. An experienced Los
Angeles criminal defense attorney can help identify important pretrial issues
and dramatically improve your chances during the case
By
Todd Going
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Los
Angeles - DUI Lawyers.com
