Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is the most common way otherwise law-abiding people get arrested.
Unfortunately, DUI is also the most common way otherwise law-abiding people can unintentionally inflict great bodily injury or death. Because of these realities, DUI cases are among the most aggressively prosecuted cases.
In addition to the criminal charges, people facing DUI charges are also subject to separate DMV administrative actions to suspend or revoke their driver’s license.
Act within 10 days. It is very important that either the person arrested for the DUI, or an attorney acting on their behalf, contact the DMV within 10 days of the arrest to request a hearing.
Eric Hintz has been successfully representing people on all types of DUI cases in Sacramento and throughout Northern California for more than 35 years.
If you or a friend or family member has been arrested for a DUI, please don’t hesitate to contact Eric for a free consultation.
What is the typical punishment for a DUI?
The consequences of a DUI vary a great deal, depending on many factors, including but not limited to:
- Whether you have prior DUI convictions within the past ten years
- Your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) at the time of the alleged driving
- Whether there was an accident
- Whether anyone was injured
- The seriousness of any injury
Have more questions? Read the California DUI FAQ.