First-Time DUIs in California
Defend Your Rights with Our Team of Bakersfield DUI Lawyers
Your future depends on the attorney you choose to handle your case. Our tough, eager, and aggressive DUI attorneys at Campbell Whitten are not afraid to stand up to the legal system to fight for your rights. We work as a team to pursue positive case outcomes for our clients.
Contact us to work with our team of skilled and unrelenting DUI attorneys in Bakersfield!
Just One Mistake Can Carry Multiple Consequences
After you have been charged with DUI for the first time, you will be up against very strict laws.
Penalties associated with first-time DUI offenses include:
- Three years of probation
- Fines and court fees – totaling $2000
- Between 2 and 180 days in custody or jail
- 3 or 9 months of correctional driving classes
- 2- hour DUI Victim Impact Panel from MADD
In addition to the criminal penalties for your first DUI offense, administrative penalties will also be assigned. For six months, your license will be suspended if you failed a chemical test (with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08% or higher) or refused to submit to the test. With a strong defense presented by our team of attorneys, the potential for a restricted license may be available after 30 days. This would allow you to drive to necessary locations, such as your work, the hospital, or grocery stores.
In some cases, you may be eligible for a work release program as a replacement to jail time. Not only will you get a sense of freedom that a regular sentence does not allow, but you will also be able to maintain your financial stability by continuing to work.
When Facing Criminal Penalties, You Need Serious Defense
While it is true that our Bakersfield DUI lawyers have won numerous awards and accolades, we are prouder of what truly sets us apart from other legal offices: our one-of-a-kind approach.
We are unique. We are driven. We are Campbell Whitten. Schedule a free consultation with our entire team today.
