DUI Arrest Process Assistance in Riverside, CA
For the millions of Americans who have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the DUI arrest process can be a very stressful ordeal. On top of the physical and emotional toll an arrest takes on you, you will also have to deal with the legal, professional, and social consequences of this arrest.
Any criminal defense attorney will tell you that you are innocent until proven guilty, but that won’t stop the news from reporting your DUI arrest or showing your photo on the new outlets. Every two minutes someone will be injured in a drunk driving car accident; some of them will even lose their lives. Not only that, but some drunk driving defendants make a bad situation worse. According to theNational Safety Council, anywhere from 50% to 75% of convicted drunk drivers will eventually drive with a suspended license, which can make it more difficult for a Riverside criminal defense attorney to plead your case in court.
While a minority of DUI defendants are chronic, repeat offenders, and alcoholics, most people arrested for a DUI are ordinary people who made a mistake. Fortunately, with the help of the Riverside, California, DUI attorneys at Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, first-time offenders can sometimes have their charges reduced or dropped. Few people ever expect to get arrested for drunk driving, so they often have a number of questions about what will happen next. Right now, it is important to arm yourself with all the information you can find.
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Understanding the California DUI Arrest Process: Charges, DMV, Driver’s License Suspension, and Court
1. The Arrest, Booking, and Charges
There’s a reason the DUI arrest process can feel so humiliating: it’s designed to feel that way.
The entire process of arresting and booking people in the United States is designed to dehumanize them and make them more complacent while behind bars. It is a stressful experience that can take a serious emotional toll on a person, but it is also just the first step in a long legal process—one that can end with a trip to jail.
If a police officer has reason to believe you are driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, they can pull you over and question you. For instance, if the officer smells alcohol, they may want to search the car for open containers. If a driver is pulled over for erratic driving, the officer may submit them to a roadside sobriety test. If you fail a preliminary chemical test, roadside sobriety test, or refuse to submit to chemical testing, then the officer may inform you that you are under arrest and take you to jail for booking. From there, you will be taken to a local jail or police station, where you will be searched, fingerprinted, and photographed. The amount of time you would spend behind bars can depend on overcrowding in the jail and your criminal history, as well as the circumstances of your drunk or drugged driving arrest.
Eventually, the police will release you and inform you of your specific charges. Additionally, they may confiscate your driver’s license and issue a Notice of Suspension.
Still have questions on the possible DUI penalties you’re facing? See our DUI Attorney Riverside FAQ for more information.
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