DUI DEFENSE

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI call Anna Aleksander to discuss your legal defense. Aleksander Law Office defends DUI cases in Louisville and in surrounding counties including Bullit, Oldham and Spencer.

Many serious consequences could arise from a DUI conviction. The penalties for DUI increase with each subsequent offense within a five (5) year period.

What you can expect if you are charged with:
DUI 1st Offense
DUI 2nd Offense
DUI 3rd Offense
DUI 4th Offense
Refusal of Breathalyzer

What should you know about your charges?

Prohibited Blood Alcohol Levels In Kentucky:

Drivers under 21 - BAC 0.02 or above
Adult drivers - BAC 0.08 or above

DUI Diversion

DUI Diversion may be available for 1st time DUI offenders in Jefferson County.

Aggravating Circumstances Result in Enhanced Penalties

Operating a motor vehicle in excess of thirty (30) miles per hour above the speed limit;
Operating a motor vehicle in the wrong direction on a limited access highway;
Operating a motor vehicle that causes an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury as defined in KRS 500.080;
Operating a motor vehicle while the alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath is 0.18 or more as measured by a test or tests of a sample of the operator's blood or breath taken within two (2) hours of cessation of operation of the motor vehicle;
Refusing to submit to any test or tests of one's blood, breath, or urine requested by an officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person was operating or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of subsection (1) of this section; and
Operating a motor vehicle that is transporting a passenger under the age of twelve (12) years old

DUI 1ST OFFENSE
DUI 1st Offense, within a five year period. Fine $200 - $500 and/or jail for 48hrs to 30 days and 30 - 120 day driver's license suspension. Aggravating Circumstances 1st Offense- Mandatory term of imprisonment four (4) days which term shall not be suspended, probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

DUI 2ND OFFENSE
DUI 2nd Offense - within 5 year period - Fine $300-$500 and Jail 7days-6 months and in addition may be sentenced to community labor 10 days-6 months. Minimum jail term cannot be suspended and 1 year - 18-month driver's license suspension Aggravating Circumstances 2nd Offense - Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment (14) days, which term shall not be suspended, probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

DUI 2ND OFFENSE

DUI 2nd Offense - within 5 year period - Fine $300-$500 and Jail 7days-6 months and in addition may be sentenced to community labor 10 days-6 months. Minimum jail term cannot be suspended and 1 year - 18-month driver's license suspension

Aggravating Circumstances 2nd Offense - Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment (14) days, which term shall not be suspended, probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

DUI 3RD OFFENSE
DUI 3rd Offense - within a 5 year period - Fine $500-$1,000 and Jail 30 days- 12 months and in addition maybe sentenced to community labor 10 days- 12 month. Minimum jail term cannot be suspended and 2-year - 36-month driver's license suspension Aggravating Circumstances 3rd Offense - Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment sixty (60) days can not be suspended, probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

DUI 3RD OFFENSE

DUI 3rd Offense - within a 5 year period - Fine $500-$1,000 and Jail 30 days- 12 months and in addition maybe sentenced to community labor 10 days- 12 month. Minimum jail term cannot be suspended and 2-year - 36-month driver's license suspension

Aggravating Circumstances 3rd Offense - Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment sixty (60) days can not be suspended, probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

DUI 4TH Offense
4th DUI offense within a 5 year period is a Class D felony. Aggravating Circumstances 4th Offense - Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment shall be two hundred forty (240) days, which term shall not be suspended, probated.

Refusal of Breathalyzer
Driver's license revocation until court case is resolved If convicted double the minimum jail sentence

You should concider any DUI charge in the state of Kentucky as very serious. Aleksander Law offices will consult with you about you charges and explain what you should expect and possible options for your specific situation. Call us today for a free DUI consultation.

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