If you’ve been arrested for DUI in California, but you don’t actually live in California, you’re definitely NOT off the hook. DUI laws in California are some of the harshest in the entire U.S., so you should definitely take a California DUI charge very seriously. If you’re an out of state driver who’s been arrested for DUI in California, here’s the most salient information you need to be aware of.
Get a California DUI attorney
If you’re arrested for DUI in California, you’ll be charged by the California court system, so it’s essential that you hire a lawyer who specializes in California DUI law to represent you. He or she will help you navigate the California court system successfully.
Out-of-state drivers should hire Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm because he has a real reputation for excellent DUI representation. He has tenaciously fought to defend both in-state and out-of-state drivers in the California court system, and has reached ideal outcomes in many instances.
What is the ideal outcome in a California DUI case?
It depends on the exact circumstances of your case. Contact the Chambers Law Firm today by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box at the bottom right of this page to schedule your free case evaluation today. All prospective clients can meet with Attorney Chambers to discuss the specifics of their situation and determine the best course of action.
But in general, one ideal outcome in a DUI case would be dismissal of the charges based on lack of evidence. Another optimal situation in many cases is acquiring a plea bargain that lessens the penalties that will be imposed. There are many potential favorable outcomes that Attorney Chambers could work towards, depending on the facts of your DUI case.
Consequences to be aware of
Penalties for DUIs are very harsh, even if it’s your first DUI charge. Immediately following your arrest, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 30 days. You have 10 days to challenge this license suspension by requesting a DMV hearing. Attorney Chambers will help you submit a formal request for a hearing. In the meantime, you won’t be able to drive in California at all. The DMV may schedule your hearing months after your arrest.
If you are convicted of a DUI, depending on whether it’s a felony or misdemeanor, and whether any aggravating circumstances apply, penalties will vary.
What about driving in my home state?
As an out-of-state driver who is facing a DUI charge, you might think you’ll be able to continue driving normally in your home state. That’s not the case in most states, though, because of the Interstate Compact. This Compact indicates that every driver in the entire US has a single driving record—not 50 separate driving records for the 50 states. The only states that don’t participate in the Compact are Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
If you live in any of the other 45 states, you can expect your license to be suspended pending the outcome of your California DUI criminal case. If you are convicted, you can expect the same or similar penalties to be imposed in your home state.
Avoid a DUI conviction if at all possible
No matter what state you’re driving in, getting arrested for a DUI is very serious. Avoid a conviction if at all possible by hiring Southern California’s top DUI attorney, Dan Chambers. He will be honest with you about what you can expect the outcome of your case to be, while fighting for your rights and best interests every step of the way.
Schedule your free consultation now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box below.
