Nevada DUI Lawyer

Being arrested for DUI in, Nevada can have major repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines.  It is crucial that anyone facing a Nevada DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter.  It is very important you seek the legal advice of a capable and experienced DUI defense attorney immediately.  Call today for a free, professional consultation.

Administrative Hearing

Once the arresting officer retains your state issued license, you are issued a Notice of Suspension and issued a 40 day temporary permit.  If you do not request an administrative hearing within 7 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your Nevada driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame.  In order to preserve your right to an administrative hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Nevada DMV within 7 days.  Contact a competent and skilled DUI criminal defense attorney in Nevada to help.

Pursuant to Nevada law, an individual has 7 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Department of Motor Vehicles in Nevada.  Once the arresting officer retains your state issued driver's license, you are issued a temporary driving permit.  This permit will serve as your driver's license in lieu of the one retained by the officer until your Administrative Hearing.

Arrested for DUI in Nevada?

Under Nevada law, once you have been cited for violating the DUI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you.  The criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the administrative action is brought against your Nevada driver's license by the Nevada DMV.  While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Nevada, it is important to remember that there may be more penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders

• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level of 0.04.  A first time DUI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent Nevada DUI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the CDL.
• Fines - Fines for a first time DUI can range between $400.00 and $1000.00.
• Nevada Driving Privileges and DUI - A first time DUI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Nevada for 90 days.
• Alcohol Evaluation - Successful completion of a drug and alcohol program is required for reinstatement of driving privileges in Nevada.
• Field Sobriety / Chemical Test Refusal - Nevada law requires that a DUI offender submit to either a field sobriety or chemical test.  If the first time DUI offender refuses to submit to either of the tests, the Nevada law allows law enforcement to use reasonable force to obtain a blood sample from the offender.
• Time in Jail - In Nevada, a first time DUI offender faces imprisonment of 2 days in jail, up to 6 months.  Community service may be ordered in lieu of jail time, for a minimum of 48 hours, up to a maximum of 96 hours.

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Nevada DUI Cost

Costs for DUI go beyond what you pay in fines.  Here is a conservative breakdown for a first DUI offense:

• DUI - DWI Treatment Program
• Car Insurance Increase
• Tow and Impound Fee
• Fines/Penalties
• Nevada DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Reissue Fee

Subsequent DUI Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DUI violations. Because of the complexity of DUI laws in Nevada, you may not be aware of rights and options, including any defenses you might use.  This is why an accomplished and skilled criminal defense lawyer can guide you through this emotionally challenging process.

Please contact Roger P. Croteau & Associates, Ltd. for a consultation.