[CHULA VISTA, 10/10/2018] – The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens Jr provides individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) with aggressive representation in court. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is illegal in California, which can lead to specific consequences, including penalties, imprisonment, and suspension of the driver’s license.

Blood Alcohol Content Level Limitations

The Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr explains that having blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher is illegal for drivers 21 years and above. The firm adds, “For commercial vehicle operators it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .04 or higher. Drivers under the age of 21 may not have a BAC exceeding .01.”

DUI penalties will depend on the circumstances surrounding the case. The law firm lists the following:

• Previous DUI convictions within the past ten years
• The level of blood alcohol content
• Whether an individual was injured or killed

DUI or DWI Consequences

The penalties for first DUI offense will typically result in up to six months in jail, with corresponding fines, and a suspension of one’s license for 30 days to 10 months. A second DUI, on the other hand, could result in 96 hours to a year in jail with fines similar to a first offense, but a license suspension of up to two years. A third DUI could result in 120 days to a year in jail with corresponding fines, and a license suspension of up to three years.

The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr says that a DUI case with injuries may lead to a misdemeanor or felony charge, based on the circumstances. Serious cases may lead to a 16-year sentence and fines of up to $5,000.

There are other sanctions that the court may add, depending on the defendant’s case.

The Chula Vista law firm remarks, “It is highly advisable to hire a qualified, experienced and effective DUI lawyer in order to resolve your case in the most favorable way possible.”

About The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr

The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr is a respected criminal law firm in Chula Vista. Its practice areas include criminal defense, domestic violence, police misconduct, and personal injury. Troy Owens, Jr is a California Bar Association license holder and a member of the San Diego Bar Association, National Bar Association, and Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association. He is a passionate advocate for his clients’ rights.

For more information, visit their website at http://www.defendsd.com/.