Law Offices of Joseph M. Tysel

California is cracking down hard on drunk drivers. If you are convicted of a first DUI offense, the court may suspend your driver's license, sentence you to jail, order you to probation, and impose fines, fees, and mandatory DUI classes in the thousands of dollars. Many DUI defendants must pay even more. Los Angeles County requires all DUI offenders, beginning with first-time offenders, to install and pay for an ignition interlock device; some other counties require all DUI defendants to have police hold them in jail for up to 24 hours. Also, expect ten years of high auto insurance rates after your release. None of these sanctions apply if you are not convicted of drunk driving. The Law Offices Joseph M. Tysel have many ways to help individuals charged with DUI/DWI. The margin of error in blood-alcohol concentration testing is higher than most people think. Field sobriety tests are often too inaccurate to be admissible in court. It is also essential to examine police practices. Any violations of your rights or careless chemical BAC testing procedures can invalidate the evidence, leading to its exclusion. Do not plead guilty to blood-alcohol concentration tests that exceed the legal limit by one gram.