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Protecting Drunk Driving Defendants in Santa Barbara – Our DUI Attorneys Can Help

DUI enforcement is strict in the state of California, and you can face severe and long-term penalties if you are convicted of driving under the influence. At the Law Offices of Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman, we represent individuals who have been charged with drunk driving throughout Santa Barbara County, because we believe that being charged with a crime does not make a person guilty of a crime. If you, a friend, or a loved one has been charged with driving under the influence in Santa Barbara, our DUI and drunk driving attorneys can provide quality legal counsel and aggressive representation. Contact our lawyers today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

• DUI Statistics
• DUI Penalties

DUI Statistics

There are nearly 200,000 drunk driving arrests a year in California. Even barring a conviction, many individuals face strict penalties from the DMV, including license suspensions and revocations. However, a DUI conviction can have life-long and devastating effects on you and your family, including loss of employment, insurance cancellation or increase, and loss of reputation. If you have been charged with drunk driving in Santa Barbara, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced and aggressive DUI defense attorney.

General Santa Barbara County DUI Statistics

In a typical year, about 2,700 adult DUI arrests are made in Santa Barbara County.

• About 2,200 of those arrested are male and about 500 are female.

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DUI Penalties

The penalties for driving under the influence differ depending on the circumstances surrounding the offense. The penalties for misdemeanor DUI offenses are less severe than those for felony DUI offenses, and repeat DUI offenses carry stricter penalties than first-time offenses. Individuals arrested for misdemeanor or felony driving under the influence can face some of the following penalties in the event of a conviction:

• Incarceration in county jail or state prison
• Fines and a penalty assessment
• Cancellation of auto insurance
• Alcohol treatment program
• License suspension or revocation
• Ignition interlock device installation on your vehicle
• Probation

If you have been charged with a DUI and are seeking legal counsel from Santa Barbara-area DUI and drunk driving attorneys, the lawyers at the Law Offices of Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman can help. We will work tirelessly to try to obtain a successful resolution of your DUI case.

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Contact Our Santa Barbara DUI and Drunk Driving Lawyers

If you have been charged with drunk driving in the greater Santa Barbara area and are seeking legal counsel from experienced and aggressive Santa Barbara-area DUI and drunk driving attorneys, contact our lawyers today. Our DUI lawyers have won numerous DUI cases, and we will fight for your legal rights.

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