Dui Lawyer Massachusetts

Dui Lawyer Massachusetts

Dui Lawyer Massachusetts

Posted on: November 25, 2011 - 2:49 am
by Admin

The cost of a first DUI in California is very high. The minimum penalties include two days in jail, a minimum of $1,800 in fines, restricted driver's license for at least three months, and a $500 three month alcohol education program. Those with a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than 0.20% should expect much harsher penalties than this, even on a first DUI.

Even with these minimum penalties, California DUI attorneys can cost much more than the minimum fines. That may lead many to plead guilty, and pocket the money they would've given to a California DUI defense lawyer. Unfortunately, the price of a conviction goes well beyond the minimum fines. For some people, the cost of the first DUI is many times the cost of hiring a California DUI lawyer.

Loss of Job Opportunities

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program that will reveal an employee's DUI conviction or driver's license suspension. Employers in the EPN request the DMV to notify them whenever an employee's driving record has been changed. In the case of driving under the influence, the employer will usually receive first notification of the DUI when the DMV suspends or restricts the license. Depending on the employer's policies, the DUI may be sufficient grounds for termination of employment.