7 Things You Don’t Know about DUI

Everyone knows the phrase, “Don’t drink and drive.” It’s pretty much pounded into every public school student in middle and high school. But you may not know that DUI cases are a lot more nuanced than this simplistic phrase infers.

Here are 7 facts about real DUI cases that you may not know:

You could be arrested for DUI even if you haven’t taken any drugs or consumed any alcohol. Really! California law indicates that anyone who drives while impaired may be arrested for DUI. So even if you just take some Tylenol, diet pills, or your regular prescription medication, it’s possible for a police officer to decide that you were DUI and arrest you.
If you’re convicted of a DUI, it will impact your life for at least 10 years. It’s true – in California, if you are convicted of DUI for the 2^nd time anytime in 10 years, sentence enhancements will likely apply. That may include the possibility of jail time, and will most certainly include increased fines and perhaps the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.
If you want to regain your driving privileges after your license suspension ends, you’ll have to pay for special SR-22 car insurance, which is extremely expensive. Ouch!
Friends and family may judge you for having a DUI charge on your record, even if you had no idea you were DUI when you started driving. You may be surprised at the impact of a DUI on your family and social life.
Even finding a job may prove difficult if you have a DUI conviction on your record. Many employers conduct background checks, and particularly if you’re applying for jobs that require you to drive, you may be discriminated against if potential employers see your DUI conviction.
You could even be arrested for DUI while driving a boat or riding your bike. Really!
Last, and most importantly, know that a DUI charge can be beat. Arrests for DUI happen frequently throughout Southern California, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will suffer a conviction in your case. There are many ways your case could be dismissed, you could be acquitted, or at least the potential penalties could be lessened. Don’t give up!

What to do if you’ve been arrested for DUI in Southern California

The best way to prevent conviction in your DUI case is to contact Southern California’s top DUI defense attorney, Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm, immediately after your arrest.

Schedule a free initial case evaluation by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or using the chat box below. He’ll analyze your case and start building your defense right away. During your first appointment, he’ll give you personalized legal advice that’s based on his many years of experience defending clients throughout Southern California. He’ll also gladly answer any questions and address any concerns you may have about your case.

You can count on him to be open and honest about what you can expect the outcome of your case will likely be without exaggerating or sugar-coating anything. He’ll fight for your rights and bests interests and be there for you every step of the way.