Burbank DUI Accident Lawyer

Blood Alcohol Content Levels

Burbank has a blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of .08% when you’re driving a motor vehicle. If your BAC is above that level, you will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). However, the legislature has set other limits in addition to the .08% rule.

●      Commercial Vehicle Drivers: Must have a BAC below .04%

●      Drivers Under the Age of 21: Must have a BAC below .01%

Refusing a breathalyzer test to ascertain your BAC may result in a one-year suspension of your driver's license. It is sometimes preferable to take the test since an experienced DUI attorney in Burbank can challenge the results.

Possible DUI Penalties

DUI penalties differ based on whether or not this is your first offense and other considerations. While the first offense may be categorized as a misdemeanor, subsequent offenses may be classified as felonies, carrying severe repercussions. Remember that if you drive for a living, you could lose your employment and face legal consequences.

The consequences for driving while impaired by drugs are comparable to those for a DUI conviction. The severity of the charges will be determined by aggravating factors such as causing an accident while driving under the influence, particularly if property is damaged or a person is injured or killed as a result of the occurrence.

If you kill someone while driving under the influence, you could face DUI manslaughter or even DUI murder charges if it can be established that you are aware of the potential repercussions of your actions. That is why it is critical to consult with a Burbank DUI attorney as soon as possible to fully comprehend the implications of the allegations against you and prepare a legal defense.

Can I keep my driver’s license?

It is common for folks to understand they may lose their license after being caught for a Burbank DUI. When a DUI defendant is arrested, the police will replace their driver's license with a temporary one that is only good for a month.

At this time, defendants should retain defense counsel immediately. This is because the Department of Motor Vehicles only allows ten days from the date of arrest to request a hearing to appeal the suspension.

DMV hearings are similar to smaller-scale trials: Evidence can be presented, witnesses can be cross-examined, and defense attorneys can usually appear on defendants' behalf, eliminating the need for them to appear.

Even if the DMV court suspends the defendant's license for a first-time DUI violation, the defendant can normally continue driving provided an ignition interlock device (IID) is installed.

Potential Defense Against a DUI Charge Used by a DUI Attorney

Our criminal defense team will explore several legal defenses in your case. These include:

●      You were not “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol.

●      A mental or physical condition such as anxiety or exhaustion made you appear to be under the influence.

●      The administration and collection of the breathalyzer or blood or urine samples were mishandled or incorrect.

●      And more, depending on the individual circumstances of your case.