Flashing lights and the sound of a siren are only the beginning of the problems you face if you are arrested for and charged with drunk driving. DUI convictions often are combined with other enhancements and will result in jail, loss of driving privileges, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record. The attorneys at Gribble, Carpenter, & Associates, PLLC are dedicated to obtaining the very best possible result in your DUI case. We will help you understand the legal process and the consequences to you. We will protect your rights and do battle with the state on your behalf.
The first mistake to avoid if you are picked up for driving under the influence is to talk to the police. Be polite, give them your name and drivers license, but do not discuss your case with them unless you have a lawyer present. Let us speak on your behalf and handle all the details in building a strong DUI defense.
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We will conduct a detailed investigation of the events that occurred from the moment the police officer pulled you over. We want to know how sobriety tests were conducted and if the officer was properly trained. Breath and other chemical tests can be fraught with faulty equipment or a poorly documented chain of custody. We get to the facts and ensure protection of your rights.
Far too much is at stake if you are convicted of a DUI. You could be placed in jail or have your license suspended or revoked. An employer with a zero-tolerance policy regarding criminal convictions could fire you in an instant.
DUI Penalties in
Implied Consent - Refusal to Submit to Blood Alcohol (
· Revocation of Drivers License for 1 year - 1st offense
· Revocation of Drivers License for 2 years - 2nd offense
· Revocation of Drivers License for 2 years if crash resulted in bodily injury (Most Aggravated Drunk Driving Law)
· Revocation of Drivers License for 5 years if crash resulted in a death (Most Aggravated Drunk Driving Law)
1st Time DUI Offender - .08 (
· 48 hours up to 11 months, 29 days for offenders in violation of 55-10-401
· .20
· License revocation for 1 year
· You will be ordered to participate in a DUI school
· Pay restitution to any person suffering physical injury or personal loss
· $350-$1,500 fine
· With towing, bail, attorney, high risk insurance, court costs, school, and reinstatement fees, your first offense average costs could add up to $4,900
· Judge can order you to install a vehicle Ignition Interlock Device at your expense. Minimum 1st year cost $810 [55-10-412d]
· If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
· Drug and Alcohol Treatment may be required at the judge's discretion
· 45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
· $600-$3,500 mandatory fine
· License revocation for 2 years/Restricted License available after first year
· Subject to .08
· Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
· You will be ordered to attend a DUI school
· The judge can order you to install a vehicle Ignition Interlock Device at your expense
· If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
· Pay restitution to any person suffering personal injury or loss
· 120 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
· $1,100 to $10,000 mandatory fines
· License revocation for 3-10 years/NO restricted license available
· Subject to .08
· Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeit
· DUI school
· Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
· If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
4th and Subsequent DUI Offender
· Class E Felony
· 1 Year (365) days of jail time with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served
· $3,000 to $15,000 mandatory fine
· License revocation for 5 years/NO restricted license available
· Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeit
· DUI school
· Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
· If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Vehicular Assault - Serious injury to another person by a DUI driver
· Class D Felony [39-13-106]
· License revocation from 1 to 5 years according to prior offenses
· Jail time 2 to 12 years according to range [40-35-112]
· Plus fines and court costs
Child Endangerment - DUI with passenger under 13 years old
· Class D felony if child suffers serious injury [55-10-403] [40-35-112]
· 2 to 4 years jail time
· Class C Felony if child death involved
· 3 to 6 years jail time
· License revocation
· Class B Felony [39-13-213] [40-35-112]
· Fatal crash caused by DUI with .08
· License revocation for 3-10 years/NO restricted license available
Aggravated Vehicular Assault While Driving Intoxicated
· Class A Felony [39-13-218] [40-35-112]
· If any of the following conditions are present: Two or more prior (a) DUI conviction, (b) Vehicular assault convictions or, (c) any combination
· One prior Vehicular Homicide
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