| The very first things you should keep in mind when | | | | Department of Motor Vehicle tests for driving skills, |
| you get charged for DUI in Nevada is that, one, it can | | | | knowledge and vision, attend a DUI school for |
| have profound effects in your future. A criminal | | | | substance abuse treatment and take an SR-22 liability |
| conviction will place great influence in your future | | | | insurance good for three years. If below 21 years of |
| employment, for example, by creating a permanent | | | | age and your BAC is.18 an additional payment of $100 |
| record of ill-conduct, so to speak. So you must take | | | | is required for an alcohol evaluation, you cannot drive |
| the charge very seriously, indeed. The other thing is | | | | for 90 days and imposed with the criminal penalties |
| that you should contact a Nevada DUI attorney right | | | | stated above. |
| away, to help you through the proceedings. A Nevada | | | | Other details |
| DUI lawyer practiced in the intricacies of Nevada | | | | The revocation of your driving license is not |
| courtroom procedures can make the difference in the | | | | automatically ended after 90 days: you need to |
| end-result of your DUI problem. | | | | undergo the reinstatement requisites and personally |
| Penalties for first offenders | | | | get the license. This is even if the DUI charge is |
| If your blood alcohol level reached 0.08%, you can be | | | | dismissed or reduced. So the unreinstated license will |
| charged with DUI in Nevada. But for commercial driver | | | | be in your permanent personal record and it will thus |
| the limit is 0.04% and 0.02% for those below 21 years | | | | prevent you from getting any driving license in any |
| old. But drivers can also be charged and convicted | | | | state within the United States. If convicted, your |
| with DUI even if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is | | | | insurance costs will probably rise with reduced |
| below 0.08% if proven to be driving under the influence | | | | coverage. |
| of prohibited drugs or controlled substances. The usual | | | | The requirement for attending a DUI school is eight |
| penalties for first DUI -a misdemeanor in Nevada--- | | | | hours in two four-hour attendance or one straight |
| offenders are up to six jail months and a $1,000 fine. | | | | session. Additionally, an evaluation by the Bureau of |
| The minimum include arrest, vehicle impounded, 2 days | | | | Alcohol and Drug Abuse and counseling by Alcoholics |
| incarceration or community service of 96 hours, $330 | | | | Anonymous (AA) may be compulsory per order of |
| total expenses for fine ($200), chemical test fee ($60), | | | | the court if your BAC is 0.18 or over. Higher BAC |
| and court costs ($70). | | | | means more penalties. When you drive in Nevada, it |
| Then there is compulsory attendance in a victim | | | | means you agree to be tested for blood alcohol |
| impact panel. On top of those, your license is revoked | | | | content, so the authorities are allowed to use force in |
| for three months then you pay $65 to have it | | | | getting a blood sample if you deny them a breath test. |
| reinstated afterwards; pay another $35 victims | | | | So a DUI in Nevada is not a joking matter. Better not |
| compensation penalty, $21.75 driver license fee, take | | | | drink and drive there. |