Those who are arrested for a second DWI within ten years of the first face a wide range of greater consequences. These include:

• Up to 90 days of incarceration

• Suspension of license for 2 years

• $1,000 yearly surcharge for 3 years

• $500 and $1000 fines

• Engagement in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center and applicable fees

• $100 for the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund

• $100 Drunk Driving Fund fee

• $75 Neighborhood Services Fund fee

How to Get a DUI Dismissed

The police must provide an appropriate basis for the stop. In order for the stop to be considered appropriate, the officer must have reasonable suspicion that there was a motor vehicle infraction or that the driver was intoxicated. The State must prove operation that you were, in fact, operating the vehicle. The State must demonstrate that the arresting officer had probable cause to believe that you were intoxicated. This will rely on the Standard Field Sobriety Test. In order to have your charged dismissed from probable cause you need an attorney that is well versed in testing used and their procedures. Reliable Chemical Evidence. Your Blood Alcohol Concentration is required to prove that you were intoxicated. This is done using a breathalyzer or urine analysis. However, these machines and tests can be often proved to be incorrect in many different ways.

If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence you need an attorney that understand all the complexities of DUI litigation. Contact the Law Offices of Ravi Shah, LLC. for a free consultation. Our legal team will diligently work with you to prepare quality legal strategies to get you the best possible outcome. Contact us today.