DUI Resource Updates

A DUI Attorney in California can help you with your DUI record. Please see the below for information on how a CA DUI lawyer can help you.

California law has a number of provisions by which someone arrested for, or convicted of (conviction as defined as sentenced by a court) a criminal offense may improve upon or correct the record of his police arrest or court conviction. One of these provisions, California Penal Code Section 1203.4, makes a special form of record clearing relief available to those who have been granted probation after being convicted by a court of either a felony or misdemeanor.

The person who has been granted probation may apply for this relief if he/she has fulfilled all the conditions of probation, or has been discharged before the termination of probation, or in any other case in which the court, in its discretion determines that the probationer should be granted this type of relief.

If the person on probation meets certain conditions of eligibility, he or she may be permitted to withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest, or if convicted after a plea of not guilty (as in a jury trial or court trial), to set aside a verdict of guilty. In either case, the court will then dismiss the formal accusation against the defendant, and, with certain exceptions, the defendant is then released from many of the legal consequences (called “penalties and disabilities”) of the criminal conviction.

For more information on DUI Law and how to clear your DUI record you can see the DUI Process Website.

A DUI charge normally consists of at least 2 or more charges. One is for the criminal record portion of the DUI, usually a misdemeanor provided there isn’t injury, property damage or accident (if there is most likely the DUI charge will be felony DUI and not misdemeanor DUI). And the second portion of the DUI charge is not really a charge but more a sanction that the DMV (department of motor vehicles) does to your drivers license.

When charged with a DUI the DMV will most likely suspend your drivers license. This act is completely seperate from the criminal portion of the DUI charge. It is very common for even those that beat their DUI charge in court to still suffer from a suspended license because the DMV acts independently from the courts in this regard. This is what confuses most people when charged with a DUI. You need to understand that the DMV and the courts operate on 2 different wavelengths completely seperate from each other.

If you are charged with a DUI it’s important to know what your rights are and what you can expect. It’s also very important that you follow the instructions that are described on the pink sheet of paper the police officer handed to you when he confiscated your drivers license and charged you with DUI. Normally you have about 10 days to contest the DUI charge with the DMV (see the pink sheet of paper for the exact amount of days) to try and stop your drivers license from being suspended.

DUI lawyers will meet with you for a free consultation to discuss your DUI charge. If after speaking with them you think you can benefit from their service it’s probably a good idea to use a DUI lawyer to represent you with your DUI charge.

Felony DUI in California is normally reserved for those particular DUI or drunk driving offenses that cause injury to others. Felony DUI is the more serious charge of the other misdemeanor DUI charges. In California, felony DUI offenses are also used when the person charged with DUI has multiple prior DUI related offenses.

When charged with felony DUI in California it is very important that you find a qualified California DUI lawyer or attorney to represent you as you will very likely face a prison sentence if convicted of felony DUI, especially if you appear in court without a skilled California DUI lawyer.

The two offenses you were most likely charged with in California are: California Vehicle Code 23152 (a) and vehicle code 23152 (b) as well. The “a” count means that you were operating your vehicle while unable to properly operate your vehicle the way a sober person would. The “b” count means that you provided a blood, breath or urine sample of .08 or higher. The quality of your driving doesn’t matter for the “b” count it is merely a charge that you submitted a .08% BAC breath, blood, or urine sample.

As you can see felony dui in california is rather involved and you’d be best advised to retain a skilled California DUI Lawyer.

If you are looking for a las vegas dui defense lawyer you’ll want to make sure you know how to pick someone who will help you without charging unnecessary fees as well as someone who has a good history of winning dui cases.

Sometimes depending on the specifics of your las vegas dui case it won’t do you any good to even hire a good dui defense lawyer. In Las Vegas it’s easy to part with your money, and you being the one in the compromising position it’s easy for a potential Las Vegas DUI defense lawyer to take your money and you still end up with the same outcome as someone who wasn’t represented by that las vegas dui defense lawyer except that you are out all the legal fees that most likely ran you between $5,000-$15,000 to hire a decent las vegas dui defense lawyer.

So start doing some research into how you can pick a good dui defense lawyer, especially in las vegas. One of the most important things to do is to review the las vegas dui defense lawyer ’s website to ensure that it is professional and that it provides some free information designed to help you rather than just ’sell’ you on why you should hire them for your DUI case. We will discuss more things to look for in our next post…

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If you transpire to be planning on traveling to Canada and crossing the American border with a DUI arrest or even conviction, beware!

Yes, the rumors you’ve heard are true, the American government won’t allow you in the country or even to the cross the border with a DUI or even drunk driving arrest or even conviction on your record. Yes, this yet an additional thing you must worry about after getting a DUI record.

If you must cross the border with a DUI you do have a select number choices, and getting into Canada is possible however since you have a DUI record it will absolutely be a imposition in the you know what… Here are two or three things for you to do to however get in with your DUI ;

one. 1st option is to apply for what’s known as a waiver. This is for all people with criminal convictions and not just DUI records. The problem with this is that it needs to be done at least 3-4 weeks prior to you project to cross the american border with a DUI. Normally speaking waivers are for even more incredible criminal conviction records however better safe than sorry in terms of your DUI.

both. You are able to only show higher at the american border crossing and attempt to pass. Especially if it’s been a select number time since your DUI offense, the border professional will think about you ‘rehabilitated’ which means they would let you pass even though you have the DUI record. Occasionally speaking though your DUI record should be at least 7-10 years old for them to look at you rehabilitated from your dui offense.

three. You are able to apply for what’s known as a ‘remote area border crossing permit’ by visiting the links we’ve provided elsewhere in this site.

four. Contact a DUI lawyer that specializes in helping people that wish to cross the american border with a dui record. This is probably a last resort as this can be incredibly expensive however if you want to cross the American border and you have a DUI it can be your only hope.

Incredible luck.

There is a lot to learn about DUI and DUI laws in general. There are always 2 sides to every story and most of the time the general public is misled as to what the real facts concerning drunk driving and DUI really are. Politicians, special interest groups (like MADD), and of course governments (county, city and state) want to portray the problem as something that requires a lot of tax payer dollars in order to raise funds.

Sure drunk driving or more commonly referred to as DUI is a serious problem but it is no where near what the special interest groups and the government make it out to be. No one condones DUI and I’m sure everyone agrees that those killed by drunk drivers are a true tragedy and one that could have been avoided. BUT that does not warrant lying and misrepresenting facts when it comes to drunk driving and DUI statistics.

The politicians, police and government have a financial interest in inflating DUI episodes because they directly benefit from the revenue. Do some research on your own, don’t take my word for it… but look into what the definition of a “alcohol related accident” actually is by the National Highway Transit Safety Authority. I dare you.

They classify almost every accident as “alcohol related” in order to increase the statisitical records of DUI and alcohol related deaths. Seriously, go research it. Two vehicles could get into a ‘fender bender’ on a city street where both drivers were completely sober, I mean not a drop of alcohol and no drugs or anything like that but if a passenger in either car had any traceable amount of alcohol in their system the accident is chalked up as “alcohol related” and thrown into the pool of DUI numbers.

Then these stats are used when laws are made, budgets set, and elections occur. Politicians stake their campaigns on reducing “drunk driving” and allowable BAC levels keep going down to catch more supposedly “drunk drivers” who by the way pay on average $10,000 per DUI offense. WoW! That’s quite a bit of money flowing straight into the coffers of the city/county government as well as MADD.

Everyone’s happy because “drunk driving / DUI ” is bad, right? Sure, if it was really drunk driving it is bad. But what they classify drunk driving as is a lie.

Do your own research and look into it further, you’ll see tht when it comes to DUI, DWI or any drunk driving related offense — it’s all about the money.

If you are in need of a Chicago DUI Lawyer here is some very important information for you. We are going to list some of the best Chicago DUI Lawyer ’s as well as some very important contact information for you pertaining to the Chicago DUI court and DMV system.

First, we’ll list some of the things your Chicago DUI lawyer will do for you and then we’ll list the best ones. If you think you want to try doing it yourself the listing we provide here should give you some direction. So here is what your DUI lawyer will typically do for you:

1. When you get a DUI in Chicago you may need to attend a formal hearing at the Secretary of State level. If you’re going to do this you’ll need to submit your request through either the Springfield or Chicago courthouse offices (address listed below). Of course if you get a DUI lawyer in Chicago they’ll handle this for you and the $50 filing fee will be included in their fee that you pay. Here’s the address:

Department of Administrative Hearings (Chicago Office)
Secretary of State’s Office
17 North State Street Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Department of Administrative Hearings (Sprinfield Office)
Secretary of State’s Office
2701 South Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, Illinois 62723

2. Next, your Chicago DUI lawyer will deal w/ your driver license. It’s never a bad idea to pull your driving record to see exactly what’s on there. You can do this 1 of 2 ways. You can do it online if you want to get it fast or you can go in person to the closest Secretary of State office and pay the small fee (roughly $15 or $20 bucks) and they’ll print it out for you. From experience it really is a pain in the neck to go into the state secretary’s office to get this. There’s always long lines and their office hours are very strange.

The easiest thing to do is get it online. Most Chicago DUI lawyers will pull it from this site because it’s fast, safe and cheap:

Click Here To Get Drivers License

Or if you want to wait longer you can also simply request it by mail by writing to:

Secretary of State’s Office
Drivers Services Division
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62723

And simply include the fee (not sure of the exact amount because they keep changing it) and the required documentation. You’ll usually have to wait about 4-6 weeks doing it this way.

3. After your Chicago DUI lawyer sees exactly what the DMV is doing as far as actions against your drivers license they’ll look into getting your drivers license privileges reinstated. This is not an immediate thing as you’ll normally have to wait a small suspension period (depending on the severity of your offense).

The DUI lawyer will inform you of the fees you need to pay for reinstatement (paid to the Secretary of State). Normally, you can pay your attorney who will then pay for you… or you can pay directly with a credit card, check or money order through the mail. Credit cards are also accepted over the telephone and you can call (217) 785-8619 to pay directly. You’ll need your driver license number (DL number) so that they can credit the proper account.

4. After this your Chicago DUI lawyer will obviously evaluate your case for a strong defense. They’ll tell you how likely they will be to get a reduction (possibly wet reckless) or even get the case dismissed. If you want to actually bring it to trial it will be quite costly though…

Defending yourself in a DUI case is never recommended as you could end up much worse than if you had plead guilty to begin with because the judge doesn’t look kindly on people ‘wasting’ the courts time as they see it. So, if you plan on contesting the charge (not pleading guilty) it’s strongly recommended that you retain a DUI lawyer, especially in Chicago as DUI cases are increasingly complex here for a number of reasons.

Here are the recommendations on some good Chicago Illinois DUI lawyers:

Harrold Wallin 1-800-346-1718

Scott T. Kamin (312) 322-0077

Hopefully this gives you a little bit of insight into Chicago DUI law. If you take action and begin reading everything you can about dui laws and specifically Chicago DUI laws you’ll know enough to make an informed decision about whether or not to hire a lawyer or go it alone.

Best wishes.

DUI Insurance or more accurately named SR-22 Insurance is a type of auto insurance policy that you are required to get and maintain after you are convicted of a DUI or drunk driving related offense. SR-22 DUI insurance is of course a very expensive policy to have to carry. The premiums on an SR-22 insurance policy are astronomically high due to the fact that you are now what is considered “high risk” in the auto insurance world.

The DUI insurance is just a small part of the punishments that you will endure as you enter the DUI process. Along with sky high insurance you will also be faced with many other financial burdens like legal fees, court fees, alcohol program tuition fees, transportation fees (due to loss of license), DMV fees, and I’m sure there are a couple more that I’m forgetting. The point is getting a DUI costs A LOT of money, it’s been estimated to cost roughly $10,000 over the course of a few years.

And there are actually a lot of RIP OFFS out there where companies charge way too much for DUI insurance. These companies are the scum of the earth and prey upon people that have no other options. They charge double what a normal SR-22 DUI insurance policy should cost. BUT I did come across 1 company in particular that offers very low rates. They are a national company and provide probably the best coverage for the absolute lowest price, I’ll list them for you below, and they provide free quotes so it won’t hurt to fill a form to see how much they’ll charge.

So, if you need DUI insurance (SR-22) visit this page: DUI Insurance

Felony DUI is a very serious charge and one that you should definitely seek help with. DUI or drunk driving related offenses are normally considered misdemeanors if there is no accident, property damage or injury but when the incident involves any of those things a felony DUI charge may be placed. Felony offenses are the most serious type of criminal charge that one can be charged with today.

Felony DUI charges carry some pretty stiff penalties as far as license suspension, court fines, and most importantly jail time. Now, not all felony DUI convictions will garner jail time, a good percentage will. It does depend on the specifics of the case and the extent of the crime committed but the one thing going against the person convicted of a felony DUI is an organization named MADD. This group makes it a point to show up to sentencing hearings of most felony DUI convictions to try and influence the judge to hand out the maximum penalties and punishments allowed by law.

So, if you’re facing felony DUI charges you definitely need to speak with a DUI lawyer who has is proficient with the specifics of your case. The best way to find a DUI lawyer is by visiting their websites online to get a feel for what type of practice they have and to review their previous DUI victories in court.

Please feel free to explore our www.duiresource.com website as we have provided many resources for you to learn about DUI related offenses.

If you got a DUI in another state besides your home state and they suspended your driving privilege in that state you can still drive in all other states EXCEPT for the state that suspended your driving privileges unless your home state takes action against your drivers license. Now most states ‘claim’ that they will take action against your drivers license even if the DUI occurred in another state but in the real world that doesn’t always happen.

You see your drivers license is controlled by your home state not by any other state. Yes, any other state can take away your right to drive in their state, but they cannot stop you from driving in all other states because they do not control your drivers license. They only control whether or not you can drive in their state. Your home state (the one who issued you your drivers license) is the one who controls your right to drive in ALL states. So if they have not taken action against your license due to your out of state DUI then you can drive everywhere but where you got your DUI.

If you’re driving license has been suspended due to a DUI DWI or any other drunk driving related offense in your home state then you will not be allowed to drive in any other state because your home state controls your actual drivers license.

Hope this helps.