Los Angeles DUI Penalties

Whenever someone charged with drunk driving sits down with a Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney, he or she is facing serious consequences.  It is often hard to imagine being unable to drive your kids to work, or being unable to get to your own job, but if you are convicted of driving under the influence in Los Angeles, then you could face those consequences. 

Whether you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or a felony DUI, you need to take every consequence seriously, hire a skilled Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney and pursue the best options available to you.

Los Angeles DUI Penalties

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, here are the list of possibly consequences you are facing (each of which is a sign of how important it is to have an experienced Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney fighting on your behalf):

• Jail time - this is the scariest reality.  Usually, only major infractions will lead to jail time, but multiple DUI misdemeanors can also lead to at least some prison time.  Even famous and powerful individuals such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have spent time in prison for drunk driving, and if their millions couldn't buy their way out of jail, what chance do you have without a skilled lawyer?
• Fines - this is actually one of the trickiest areas of the DUI process.  A fine might be $1,000, but with "taxes" that number can double of triple very fast, making a small fine an extreme amount for anyone on a budget.  Fines can range from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars depending upon the nature of your charge, but either way they will weigh heavy on your bank account.
• Loss of license - in the DMV process, you can lose your license for six months, 1 year or more.  Losing your license is a serious issue, especially if you are the main bread winner in your home.  Losing your ability to drive just is not an option, meaning you will need an effective Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney to protect against this particular penalty.
• Interlock Device - imagine having to blow into a device in your car before you start it up.  Imagine being at your office or place of work and having people watch you blow into the device every time you start your car.  The public embarrassment and general frustration of dealing with such a situation can be unbearable. 

These are just some of the drunk driving penalties awaiting anyone convicted of driving under the influence.  If your or someone you love has been arrested for, charged with or accused of a drunk driving incident, contact the Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today by calling 877-781-1570.