If you or someone you love is charged with a DUI in Riverside, you are subjected to a range of DUI punishments depending on whether this is a first or subsequent offense.  It's critical if you are charged with a DUI that you immediately hire an experienced Riverside DUI attorney.

If  this is a first offense for driving under the influence you could potentially face one or more of the following DUI punishments if you are convicted. 

Your right to drive may be rescinded for up to six months
You may have probation requirements of up to five years
You will be required to take Alcohol Education classes that could last up to nine months
You may incur fines that could be upwards of $1,000.00
You may serve jail time of upwards of six months
Your car insurance rates may rise or insurance may be terminated

For a first offense it is as important to get an experienced DUI attorney involved as quickly as possible to mitigate the potential penalties.

If you or a loved one is facing a driving under the influence charge for the second time in ten years, the DUI punishments are much more severe than they are for a first offense and may include (but may not be limited to):

Driving privileges revoked for upwards of two years
Probation requirements of up to five years
Alcohol Education Classes of up to eighteen months
Fines of up to $1,000.00
Up to one year in jail
Rate increase in your car insurance or termination of coverage

Having a skilled and aggressive defense attorney on your side if you are charged with a DUI in Riverside could mean the difference in penalties that are imposed. Don't leave your future in the hands of an attorney who is not well versed in the California DUI laws.

The penalties for a third drunk driving offense in ten years are very harsh and require the skills of a qualified DUI attorney to ensure that you are treated fairly.  The DUI punishments may include (but are not limited to)

Driving privileges revoked for upwards of three years
Probation requirements of up to five years
Alcohol education classes of up to eighteen months
Fines imposed upwards of $1,000.00
Jail time of up to one year
Car insurance rates rise or coverage may be terminated

Any Riverside driver who is charged for the fourth DUI offense in ten years is subjected to very harsh penalties as well as the possibility of being subjected to a felony conviction.  The DUI punishments may include and may not be limited to:

Suspension of driving privileges for upwards of four years
Possible state prison time
Probation requirement for up to five years
Alcohol Education classes up to eighteen months
Fines of up to $1,000.00
County jail time of up to three years
Termination of Auto Insurance or drastic rate increases

It is imperative that you have an aggressive defense if you are charged with a DUI in Riverside.

Additional Sentence Enhancements

Any DUI arrest may carry more harsh penalties if any of the following situations are found to be part of the stop for DUI:

If you refused a Chemical Test
If you previously violated probation for DUI
If you were involved in any accident that resulted in injury
If your blood alcohol level was over .15
If you were found speeding (20/30 over limit depending on location)
If a child under fourteen was in the vehicle

If you are facing a possible DUI conviction it is imperative that you hire an aggressive, qualified Riverside DUI attorney to protect your rights. At Rizio & Nelson we are well versed in California DUI laws and will protect your rights.