DUI/DWI and Alcohol Related Charges

When receiving a ticket it is important to call the Rozhik Law Firm to defeat that ticket. If you plead guilty or are convicted on a traffic violation charge subject to points you may face substantial consequences such as insurance rate increases, assessment fees, ticket fees (surcharges), fines, suspension, revocation, and other potential consequences. The Rozhik Law Firm deals with the DMV,  traffic violations, and DMV judges on a daily basis.

All alcohol and drug related charges are very serious offenses. Any alcohol related conviction is either a misdemeanor or a felony and is subject to an automatic license suspension for 30 days or more upon arrest. Furthermore, depending on the charge, prior conviction status, and other circumstances you could go to jail for up to a year if convicted. Moreover, If convicted you face a fine ranging from $500-$1000 and a surcharge of $395-$400. Additionally, if convicted on any alcohol related charge the law requires the installation of an interlock device to be installed in your vehicle for a minimum of 6 months. The Rozhik Law Firm knows what the judges look for, the relevant law, and proper procedure when handling an alcohol and/or drug related offense. Contact us if you've been charged with the following:

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1192-1 Driving while impaired by alcohol : violation or misdemeanor depending on priors

1192-2 Driving while intoxicated with a reading of .08 or more : misdemeanor or felony depending on priors

1192-2a(a) Aggravated driving while intoxicated with a reading of .18 or more : misdemeanor or felony (if priors)

1192-2a(b) Aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child 15 years or less in the vehicle : felony

1192-3 Driving while intoxicated : misdemeanor or felony depending on priors

1192-4 Driving while ability impaired due to drugs : misdemeanor or felony depending on priors

1192-4a Driving while ability impaired due to drugs and alcohol : misdemeanor or felony depending on priors

1192-5 Driving commercial vehicle while ability impaired due to alcohol with a reading of .04 or more but not more than .06 BAC

1192-6 Driving commercial vehicle while ability impaired due to alcohol with a reading of .06 or more but not more than .08 BAC

1192-a Operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol under the age of twenty one (zero tolerance law)

1194-1(b) Refusal to take breath screening test : automatic suspension pending hearing. If you lose hearing or fail to show for hearing then your license will be revoked for a minimum of 6 months, or 1 year if under 21 plus $500 fine.

1196-7(a) Conditional license violation - operating out of restriction

1198-7(a) Use vehicle without ignition interlock : misdemeanor

1198-7(b) renting a vehicle without ignition interlock : misdemeanor

1198-9(a) Circumventing the ignition interlock device - having another person blow into the device or start the vehicle : misdemeanor

1198-9(b) Circumventing the ignition interlock device - blowing into the device or starting vehicle for a driver required to use an ignition interlock : misdemeanor

1198-9(c) Circumventing the ignition interlock device - tampering : misdemeanor

1198-9(d) Circumvention of ignition interlock device - operating a motor vehicle without a court ordered interlock device : misdemeanor

1198-10(a) Soliciting another to circumvent an interlock device : misdemeanor

1198-10(b) Circumventing an interlock device for another : misdemeanor

1198-10(c) Tampering with an interlock device : misdemeanor

When you contact the Rozhik Law Firm to fight your violation(s) you may never have to appear in court. We will handle all the necessary adjournments, prepare your defense, and appear in court on your behalf. In most cases we are able to either reduce or completely dismiss your ticket.

Contact us right away if you received any ticket.