DUI Defense Attorney

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DUI Defense Attorney

• Garrett T. Ogata

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

• In the state of Nevada, DUI refers to the act of
  driving a vehicle while intoxicated, due to drugs
  and/or alcohol
• It is not necessary to be visibly drunk or
  impaired to be subject to arrest on DUI charges

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DUI Conviction

• A conviction can be obtained if the individual
  was caught driving with a breath alcohol content
  (BAC) or blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08 or
  more, and/or drugs in their system.
• Even if an individual can function normally, they
  can still be charged with a DUI with this level
  of .08 or more.

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Implied Consent Law

• The implied consent law is Nevada DUI legislation
  that any Nevada driver who obtains a state
  drivers license grants implied consent for a
  blood or breath test if they are suspected of
  driving under the influence of drugs and/or
  alcohol.

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Consequences of DUI

• DMV will be notified and take appropriate action
  in regards to your driving privileges which could
  result in license suspension
• Jail sentence could range from two days to six
  months and fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 for
  DUI 1st Offense.

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Possible Consequences

• Compulsory participation in a Victim Impact
  Panel
• Eight hours of DUI School (may be done online)

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DUI Checkpoints

• Cops are not allowed to pull over drivers without
  probable cause except during a Nevada DUI
  Sobriety Checkpoint, where they are allowed to
  speak with drivers going through the checkpoint.
• Police routinely set up drunk driving checkpoints
  to stop drivers and arrest anybody driving under
  the influence

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DUI Checkpoints

• DUI checkpoints are only legal if they are
  administered properly
• If you are driving and see warning signs of a
  checkpoint, you are allowed to take any legal
  detour prior to that checkpoint to avoid going
  through it

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Do Not Drink and Drive

• Many checkpoints are put in place during holidays
  or special events in high traffic areas
• Do not drink and drive

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If Charged With a DUI

• Contact Garret T. Ogata DUI Defense Attorney
• Visit www.gtogata.com or Call 702-366-0891