Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

DUI Overview

There are two sides to a Los Angeles DUI case: the criminal court process and the DMV hearing. An attorney will play a major role in both. All criminal proceedings will directly affect the outcome of a lawsuit and thus the criminal penalties that the driver ends up facing (jail time, fines, etc.). The DMV hearing concerns the driver’s driving privileges, as the California Department of Motor Vehicles is directly responsible for all license suspensions and revocations as they relate to DUI arrests and charges.

If you are looking for a skilled Los Angeles DUI attorney who can provide you with aggressive and personalized DUI defense for your charges, you have come to the right place. Richard Sudar is and experienced defense attorney who also served as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County. This experience as a former prosecutor enables Mr. Sudar to provide defense strategies and legal guidance which are all the more effective both in and out of court and at DMV hearings as well.

DUI Charges in Los Angeles County

Driving under the influence may be charged if:

• An individual is driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (physical/mental abilities would be impaired)
• An individual is driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater (or .04% for a commercial vehicle driver)

Most often, a driver is charged with both parts of a DUI offense. However, a person may face charges simply for driving under the influence or driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater. For instance, even if a driver was driving perfectly safely and showed no outward signs of impairment, if his/her blood alcohol level was .095%, he/she may still be charged with DUI.

DUI Penalties in Los Angeles County

The penalties which may be imposed for a first DUI offense in Los Angeles County include the following:

• Jail sentence for up to 6 months (48-hour minimum sentence may be required)
• Probation for up to 5 years
• Fines and court fees of up to $1800
• DUI School / alcohol classes for up to 9 months
• Driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months

Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney

If you would like to find out how Los Angeles DUI defense attorney Richard Sudar can defend your rights and help you avoid the many penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction, we recommend that you contact our firm immediately. We offer a free consultation to discuss your charges and see how we can help.

Contact Los Angeles DUI lawyer Richard Sudar regarding your case today!