A DUI is classified as ‘Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol’ and is a serious offense. Beyond alcohol and illegal drugs, the DUI charge even applies to prescription and over-the-counter remedies when taking them impairs your ability to safely drive a car. When charged with a DUI most assume there is not much to be done except pay the fines and serve the time. I can help you reduce the DUI fines and even lesson the charge.
Being charged with a DUI can effect your insurance rate, put your license at risk and can also be extremely expensive. Don’t fight alone. Let me fight for you.
The illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in Nevada is:
- 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21
- 0.04% for commercial license holders
- 0.08% for everyone else
The BAC applies only to alcohol.
First conviction:
- Driver license revoked for 90 days. After 45 days, you may be eligible to apply for a restricted license that will enable you to drive to work and back.
- Jail sentence of at least 2 days and up to 6 months, or 96 hours of community service.
- Fine of at least $400 and up to $1,000.
- Mandatory attendance at DUI school; average cost is $150 for tuition.
- Possible order to attend a substance-abuse treatment program.
Second conviction within seven years:
- Driver license revoked for 1 year. You will not be eligible for a restricted license.
- Jail sentence or home arrest of at least 10 days and up to six months.
- Fine of at least $750 and up to $1,000.
- One hundred to 200 hours of mandatory community service.
- Possible car registration suspension.
- Possible order to attend a substance-abuse treatment program or undergo clinical supervision for up to 1 year.
Third (or more) conviction within seven years:
- Driver license revoked for 3 years; you may be eligible for a restricted license under certain circumstances.
- Prison sentence of at least 1 year and up to 6 years.
- Fine of at least $2,000 and up to $5,000.
- Possible car registration suspension.