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1 800 DUI LAWS FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions › Free Consultation Find a DUI LAWS Lawyer :: Select Your State :: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming › About 1800 DUI LAWS › DUI Laws by State › DUI Arrests by State › Drinking and Driving › Your First DUI › DUI Drugs › DUI Laws Dictionary › BAC Calculator › Field Sobriety Tests › Driver License › The Science › Breathalyzers › Jail Alternatives › Ignition Interlock › Criminal Courts › Designated Drivers › DUI Insurance › DUI Schools › Tell a Friend //-- › Order Your DMV Record › Link to DUI LAWS › Contact Us › Why Expungement? › Expungement 101 › Felony Expungement › Rehabilitation & Pardon › Case Evaluation › Traffic School Info › About The Content › About The Quizzes › About The Final Exam › Student Comments › DUI Chat › For Attorneys Only › Website Development 1 800 DUI LAWS FAQ What if I dont like the member attorney in my area? Can I choose another? What if there is no member attorney in my area? Will I be charged to speak to a lawyer about my case? How do I know if I can fight my case? How long will it take to settle my case? Will I have to go to court? Will I lose my drivers license? What if its been longer than 10 days since my drunk driving arrest? Can I still file for a DMV hearing? What if I cannot afford to pay the retainer fee for my drunk driving case? I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my insurance company cancel my auto insurance policy now? How do I apply for a DMV hearing? The court has ordered me to install an ignition interlock system. Where do I get one? I didnt find 1800 DUI LAWS until it was too late, and Ive already pled guilty to DUI. Do you have any resources available to help someone that has been convicted of driving under the influence? Q . What if I dont like the member attorney in my area? Can I choose another? A . Yes. Contact DUI Laws directly at 818-884-8075 so that we may find another attorney to represent you. Our only goal is that you be completely satisfied with the level of representation you receive for a DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, or related drunk driving charge. :: top :: Q . What if there is no member attorney in my area? A . Call 1 800 DUI LAWS and well immediately find a DUI or DWI attorney in your area. Q . Will I be charged to speak to a lawyer about my case? A . No. Your initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation. Q . How do I know if I can fight my case? A . Click HERE to take the Fight Your Case Quiz. Q . How long will it take to settle my case? A . No two cases are alike, and the length of time it takes to resolve a DUI arrest depends upon many factors. Depending upon whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony, a first offense or multiple offense, whether any enhancements are involved that can escalate the punishment, whether the goals are a negotiated settlement or trial, whether blood or urine samples must be independently retested, all of these factors and many more can impact the length of time needed to resolve a DUI case . :: top :: Q . Will I have to go to court? A . One of the benefits to hiring a DUI lawyer to represent you is that in many states, the lawyer can go to court for you. This means that in many instances, you can go about your normal schedule, and only go to court if the case actually goes to trial. A DUI lawyer should do many things for you, including bring you peace of mind and make your life as normal as possible during a pending DUI or drunk driving case. Don't delay; your rights are at stake, including your ability to drive. Click here to find a lawyer in your area that can help save your license and your freedom. :: top :: Q . Will I lose my drivers license? A . Not necessarily. Contact a DUI Laws lawyer ASAP to save your drivers license. PLEASE ACT QUICKLY, since time is limited to contact your states motor vehicles department to request a hearing and save your license. Q . What if its been longer than 10 days since my drunk driving arrest? Can I still file for a DMV hearing? A . Yes. Discuss this issue with your DUI Laws attorney today! It may not be too late. Depending on the circumstances of your case and your life, a late hearing request may be granted. :: top :: Q . What if I cannot afford to pay the retainer fee for my drunk driving case? A . Our member DUI and DWI attorneys work independently and offer various financing plans. Ask your DUI Laws attorney what your options are. Q . I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my insurance company cancel my auto insurance policy now? A . Not usually. In America, a fundamental concept in our justice system is that people are innocent until proven guilty. That means that while your case is pending, before there is a DUI conviction, your insurance company should not cancel you. Sometimes, it may become necessary for a lawyer to explain that to an insurance adjuster. If you or someone you care about is facing a criminal charge following a DUI arrest, contact one of our DUI lawyers right away for help. :: top :: Q . How do I apply for a DMV hearing? A . Your DUI Laws attorney can assist in filing the necessary documents to request a DMV hearing. Q . The court has ordered me to install an ignition interlock system. Where do I get one? A . Click HERE to find a local authorized ignition interlock installer. Q . I didnt find 1800 DUI LAWS until it was too late, and Ive already pled guilty to DUI. Do you have any resources available to help someone that has been convicted of driving under the influence? A . Yes, we do. Click HERE to go to links related to insurance companies, alcohol education programs, AA, ignition interlock devices, and other resources to help those who found us after it was too late. :: Previous page :: :: top :: | Site map | Terms and Conditions | Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact us at 1 800 DUI LAWS | 1 800 DUI LAWS. All rights reserved.
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DUI School NAIC Offers NAIC - DUI School Home About Us Contact Us Counseling Services Prevention Services Leadership Links Donations Location Map FAQ Work With Us DUI School NAIC Offers Certified DUI Schools NAIC offers services that meet state requirements and assist in getting drivers license restated. Our Alcohol/Drug Substance Abuse Course (ADSAC), DUI Schools, and assessment/evaluation programs were established to discretely and professionally server area residents with the utmost confidentiality. For Class Schedule, Click Here THE REINSTATEMENT REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Important: Anyone with a DUI or DUI-related charge received after 7-01-03 will be required to follow all recommendations specified by the DUI Assessor. Alcohol/Drug Evaluation/Assessment - $175.00 10-Hour DUI (ADSAC) School - $175 (3 Days: Call 405.321.0022 for schedule) 24-Hour DUI (ADSAC) School - $360 (6 Weeks: Monday and Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Victim's Forum Panel (Victim's Impact Program) - $50 (Meets at NAIC: June 15th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. or June 23rd 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginning July: the second or fourth Thursday of every month: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) All above classes are held at NAIC located at 215 W. Linn Street (on the corner of Webster St.) Norman 405.321.0022. For over thirty years, NAIC-Center for Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Services has served the citizens of Cleveland County and the surrounding are with a wide range of services. NAIC started one of the first DUI Schools in Oklahoma and is a non-profit agency providing counseling services on a sliding scale to all clients. (Fees for the DUI (ADSAC) Schools and DUI assessments are set by the state of Oklahoma and cannot be reduced.) All of NAIC's instructors and assessors are state certified. Payments can made in cash, cashiers check, or money order; personal checks are not accepted. For information or to make an appointment, call 405.321.0022 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. 1/4/06 Free Counter
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DUI Arrests by State New York DWI LAW › Free Consultation Find a DUI LAWS Lawyer :: Select Your State :: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming › About 1800 DUI LAWS › DUI Laws by State › DUI Arrests by State › Drinking and Driving › Your First DUI › DUI Drugs › DUI Laws Dictionary › BAC Calculator › Field Sobriety Tests › Driver License › The Science › Breathalyzers › Jail Alternatives › Ignition Interlock › Criminal Courts › Designated Drivers › DUI Insurance › DUI Schools › Tell a Friend //-- › Order Your DMV Record › Link to DUI LAWS › Contact Us › Why Expungement? › Expungement 101 › Felony Expungement › Rehabilitation & Pardon › Case Evaluation › Traffic School Info › About The Content › About The Quizzes › About The Final Exam › Student Comments › DUI Chat › For Attorneys Only › Website Development New York DWI LAW Choose your New York county to locate a DWI LAW Lawyer in your area. :: Select a County :: Albany County Allegany County Bronx County Broome County Cattaraugus County Cayuga County Chautauqua County Chemung County Chenango County Clinton County Columbia County Cortland County Delaware County Dutchess County Erie County Essex County Franklin County Fulton County Genesee County Greene County Hamilton County Herkimer County Jefferson County Kings County Lewis County Livingston County Madison County Monroe County Montgomery County Nassau County New York County Niagara County Oneida County Onondaga County Ontario County Orange County Orleans County Oswego County Otsego County Putnam County Queens County Rensselaer County Richmond County Rockland County St. Lawrence County Saratoga County Schenectady County Schoharie County Schuyler County Seneca County Steuben County Suffolk County Sullivan County Tioga County Tompkins County Ulster County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Westchester County Wyoming County Yates County New York counties - map view DWI arrests in New York will trigger two separate cases for those accused of driving while impaired. The first is the DWI case in criminal court ; the second is the DMV case, where the New York DMV is empowered to suspend the driving privileges of those accused of DWI or DWAI (driving while abilities are impaired by alcohol) . New York DWI cases (also known as DUI – Driving Under the Influence) can be brought under one of two theories: either violation of the DWI "per se" law (which is based only on alcohol level, not driving impairment) , or under a traditional "common law" theory (where the prosecution must prove that the driver is intoxicated) . Intoxication, for the purpose of Vehicle and Traffic Laws, is a condition where the motorist lacks the necessary physical and mental skills to operate a motor vehicle as a reasonable and prudent driver. New York DWI arrests based on the common law theory do not require any measurement of BAC ; they may be based entirely on the opinion of the arresting officer. DWI cases can be "aggravated" (with harsher punishment and penalties) where the BAC is .15 or more , where there is a traffic accident, refusal to take the chemical test , or any other attempt to evade police or flee the scene of a DWI accident. New York DWI law is unique, in that it gives all motorists a qualified right to consult with a DWI lawyer before deciding whether to take or refuse the chemical test. (It is "qualified" because those arrested have a right to call and obtain advice from a DWI lawyer, but the police do not have to wait for that lawyer to show up.) New York DWI lawyers know that taking late-night calls is simply part of the job description. It is critical to consult with a qualified New York DWI attorney before deciding this issue, since taking or refusing the test is an important and complicated decision following a drunk driving arrest. top DWI punishment in New York will depend upon whether the drunk driving arrest is for a misdemeanor or a felony . (A misdemeanor DWI / DUI case is one than can be punished by up to one year in jail; a felony drunk driving arrest may be punished for more than a year in state prison.) A first-offense Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) case is a misdemeanor . However, if there has been a prior DWI or drunk driving conviction within 10 years of the arrest, the new charge is a felony. The 10-year period is calculated from the date of conviction of the prior DWI case, through the date of arrest for the new DWI case. DWI arrests can result in a variety of punishments; the sentence given for a drunk driving conviction will depend upon the particular DWI charge, and whether there are aggravating or mitigating factors. New York DWI Penalties in criminal court are as follows: Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, VTL Section 1192.1 : Considered a non-criminal "traffic infraction" which does not leave the driver with a criminal record, this is the least serious DWI / DUI offence. The penalties can range from a minimum fine of $300.00 and a maximum fine of $500.00 to up to 15 days in jail or both. However, if the driver has already been convicted of one prior DWI / DUI offense in New York, the penalty is increased to a minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $750.00 or 30 days in jail or both. If the driver has been convicted of two or more DWI offenses in New York, then the classification of this DWI offense is changed to a misdemeanor (which does give the driver a criminal record) with a minimum fine of $750.00 and maximum of $1,500.00, plus up to 180 days in jail or both. A mandatory 90-day suspension of the driver's license to operate a vehicle will be imposed if the motorist has no prior DWI convictions. The suspension is for 6 months where the motorist does have a prior DWI conviction. However, NY courts are often willing to postpone that suspension for 20 days in order for the motorist to petition the Department of Motor Vehicles for a restricted license that will permit them to drive to and from work only. Driving While Intoxicated, VTL Section 1192.2: This is the standard, garden-variety drunk driving offence that is typically charged when a motorist is arrested for DWI. It is considered a misdemeanor and does constitute a crime, giving the driver a criminal record. The minimum penalty, assuming no prior convictions for DWI as a misdemeanor, is a minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $1,000.00 or both. A term of no more than one year in a NY prison is authorized. The mandatory license revocation is for 6 months, with the same provision for a restricted license through DMV as outlined above. DWI as a felony offense: When a person has already been convicted of DWI as a misdemeanor (as opposed to Driving While Impaired, a "traffic infraction") the next DWI is much more serious. If the second DWI case is for Driving While Intoxicated, most commonly brought under VTL Section 1192.2, the new charges are raised to the level of a class "E" felony. The penalties increase as well. The minimum fine is $1,000.00 with a maximum fine of $5,000.00 possible. The motorist is also more likely subject to a period of probation for 5 years or may even be incarcerated for a period of up to one and one-third to four years. In such cases, NY courts can combine the penalties imposed, depending on the circumstances. A term of 6 months incarceration with the balance of 5 years spent on probation along with the fine , license revocation and drinker/driver program is possible. 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DUII On Tuesday, February CVU Press Conference on DUII Bills CVU Press Conference on DUII Bills CRIME VICTIMS UNITED CVU Joins With Legislators and Advocates To Combat DUII On Tuesday, February 27, 2003, Crime Victims United held a press conference in the Capitol Building to introduce a group of bills aimed at reducing injuries and deaths caused by intoxicated drivers. HB 2900 (LC 2444-1) Sponsored by Representative Randy Miller Refusal of the Breathalyzer test. In 2001 there were 3257 people that refused the breath test in Oregon. (Source: Oregon State Police) There were 25,097 DUII offenses in the year 2001 in our state. (Source: Oregon State Police) Penalty for refusal right now is a one-year suspension of driving privileges. There are no fines. The new law would require a fine of $500 to $1000. Nine states now impose a fine that ranges from $100 to $50,000 for refusal of the breath test. HB 2901 (LC 2443) Sponsored by Representative Randy Miller Acknowledgement of the risks of impaired driving. This bill requires drivers to sign an acknowledgement of risks when they apply for or renew a driver's license and when they register an automobile. Although everyone now knows that driving under the influence is potentially lethal and irresponsible, many people still do it. Some do it on a regular basis. Some DUII offenders go into court and claim that they didnt know the risks. This bill requires that all drivers explicitly acknowledge the risk of serious injury or death for others and the risk of prolonged imprisonment for themselves. The average alcohol related fatality in Oregon costs society $3.5 million, $1.3 million in monetary cost and $2.2 million in quality of life losses according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Including this message on license and registration applications in the state of Oregon will send an important and needed message. MADD supports this legislative concept. SB 421 Sponsored by Senator Tony Corcoran and Senator John Minnis Raise the crime of criminally negligent homicide to category 9 on the sentencing guidelines crime seriousness scale. Currently in Oregon, a person convicted of criminally negligent homicide who has no prior juvenile felonies or adult misdemeanors would normally be sentenced to 16 to 18 months in prison. This bill would raise the presumptive sentence to 34 to 36 months for taking a persons life. Alcohol related crash deaths are one of the most often committed violent crimes in Oregon. MADD supports an increase in sanctions for criminally negligent homicide, including raising the crime from level 8 to level 9 on the sentencing guidelines grid. SB 732 (LC 2530) Sponsored by Senator John Minnis Mandates impoundment of vehicle upon conviction of driving while suspended or revoked. Specifies minimum lengths of impoundment. Many people who are convicted of driving under the influence, and whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked, drive anyway. At the present time, the sanctions for driving while suspended are an indeterminate impoundment of the vehicle driven and a fine of $250 to $500. There were 57,000 convictions posted in 2001 for driving while suspended or revoked. (Source: Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles) San Francisco, California safety officials credit their 30 day impoundment law with a 63% drop in alcohol related fatal and injury crashes. LC 2879 Sponsored by Representative Jeff Barker Amends current statute so that upon the third conviction for misdemeanor driving under the influence of intoxicants, an offender loses driving privileges permanently. Under current Oregon statute, this loss of privileges may be appealed after 10 years. Currently Oregon law states that the first three convictions of driving under the influence of intoxicants are Class A misdemeanors, only becoming a Class C felony on the fourth conviction. Thus, not until a fourth conviction for DUII do offenders lose their driving privileges. Speakers List Representative Randy Miller (R- West Linn) has nearly 20 years experience in both the House and the Senate and presently is the Assistant Majority Leader and co-chairs the Joint Ways and Means Committee. Representative Jeff Barker (D-Aloha) is a retired police lieutenant who served in the Portland Police Bureau for 28 years. He now serves on the House Judiciary Committee. Senator Tony Corcoran (D-Cottage Grove) serves on the Revenue Committee and the Business, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. He has served in the Legislature since 1995. One of his goals this term is to increase law enforcement efforts to eradicate methamphetamine labs. Steve Doell, President of Crime Victims United, was instrumental in passage of legislation and initiatives which have reversed the rising juvenile crime rate in Oregon. His daughter Lisa Doell was murdered in 1992 when a violent youth intentionally ran her over with his car. Anne and Bruce Pratt , from Springfield, Oregon, lost their 23-year old son Brian to a drunk driver on September 18, 1998. The driver had a long record of irresponsible driving, yet served less than 2 years for killing Brian. Over the past few years the Pratts have volunteered their time and energy to help Crime Victims United with legislation to hold drunk drivers responsible for their actions. Janet Lovelace , from Pleasant Hill, Oregon, lost her beautiful daughter Katie to a hit and run driver who tried to escape all responsibility for taking her life. Janet was instrumental in passage of "Katie's Bill" in the 2002 legislative session. She and Anne and Bruce Pratt have worked together in writing three of the bills in this package of legislation. Barbara Stoeffler , from Eugene, Oregon, lost her son Mark to a drunk driver in 1973. She founded the Lane County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 1982. She was appointed to the Oregon Governor's Task Force on Drunk Driving in 1982 and helped pass new cornerstone laws during the 1983 Session. She is currently chair of the Lane County Victim Impact Panel. Josh Marquis is the Clatsop County District Attorney and past president of the Oregon District Attorney's Association. He works tirelessly in the pursuit of victims rights and justice. Home | Top | Search
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