Criminal / DUI
Making the decision to work with a private attorney in the face of your criminal law matter in Las Vegas is an important and often difficult choice to make.
Callister & Associates understands that there are many variables involved and that you may need more information before you decide what to do. As such, we offer a free case evaluation to talk about what you're up against and what we can do as criminal attorneys to assist you. When you contact our offices to undergo your initial consultation, we will be happy to take the time to answer your questions and offer you valuable information that will help you make the right choices about your case. After all, your life and future may be on the line.
Callister & Associates has the proper resources and experience and can offer you a number of different benefits. Although this may vary depending on your particular case and what you're going through, our
attorneys may be able to help by essentially evaluating every aspect of your case and then providing the criminal defense counsel you need so your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. As opposed to a Public Defender who may not have the time, experience or resources to devote to your case, and your case alone, Callister & Associates will able to provide you with higher quality legal counsel.
What happens in court doesn't stay in court. A DUI in Nevada can have a lasting impact on your life.
Nevada DUI laws call for immediate penalties for a DUI conviction, such as jail time, fines, community
service, license suspension and completion of an alcohol program. That's a long list, but the aftershocks can continue after these initial penalties run their course. A Nevada DUI could prevent you from getting a job or commercial driver's license. You may also face higher insurance prices for years.
The best bet? Speak with one of our DUI lawyers. Callister & Associates can get you the information you need for your case. Our lawyers can help you avoid costly mistakes, and ensure you meet important
deadlines.
Nevada DUI laws allow for a variety of punishments for drunk driving convictions. Drunk driving arrests can be charged as felonies, and refusing a breathalyzer test could result in an arrest and revocation of your license.
Nevada DUI Penalties
First DUI Conviction
2 days-6 months in jail
$400-1,000 in fines
48-96 hours of community service
90-day driver's license revocation
Completion of alcohol/drug abuse program
Second DUI Conviction (within 7 years)
10 days-6 months in jail or residential confinement
$750-1,000 in fines
1-year driver's license revocation
Community service
Completion of alcohol/drug abuse program
Third DUI Conviction (within 7 years)
Charged as a felony
1-6 years in jail
$2,000-5,000 in fines
3-year driver's license revocation
Penalties for Refusal
90-day driver's license revocation
Callister & Associates can answer questions you might have about the laws or your specific DUI case.
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