You've been Arrested for DUI, Now What?
Facing a DUI Charge in Las Vegas? Here's What Matters Most
- Flat Fee: $1500 – No Hidden Costs.
- Potential Reduction to Reckless Driving.
- We Get No Jail Time for First Offenses in Most Cases.
If you or a loved one has just been arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, you're probably wondering: Am I going to jail? Can I keep my license? Is this going to ruin my record?
What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Nevada?
A first-offense DUI is usually a misdemeanor. But it still carries serious consequences—fines, license suspension, court dates, and potential jail. Our job is to guide your case through this mess and fight to reduce the penalties wherever possible.
A first-time DUI in Nevada can carry:
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Up to 6 months in jail (but most don't serve time if represented)
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2 days to 6 months in jail OR 48 to 96 hours of community service
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Up to $1,000 in fines
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DUI school
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Victim Impact Panel attendance
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185-day license suspension
But here's the truth: Prosecutors don't always want to take these cases to trial. If you've got a clean record and there are issues with the traffic stop, the BAC test, or other evidence, we may be able to get your DUI reduced to reckless driving—keeping it off your criminal record and often reducing your license suspension.
Our Flat Fee DUI Defense – $1500
We charge a $1500 flat for most first-time DUI cases in Las Vegas. This includes:
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All court appearance
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Negotiations with the prosecutor
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Pretrial motions
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A full review of your arrest, BAC results, and potential defenses
- In most cases, you will never need to go to court yourself unless you want to be there. We handle everything on your behalf.
Common Defenses to DUI in Las Vegas
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Bad Stop: If the officer lacked legal justification to stop you, the whole case could be thrown out.
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No basis for DUI investigation: Even if the initial traffic stop was proper, law enforcement cannot convert the stop into a DUI investigation, nor extend the stop to do so, without evidence establishing reasonable suspicion of DUI.
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Miranda Rights: law enforcement investigating a DUI often choose not to give Miranda warnings. They will likely try to claim you were not "in custody" for purposes of Miranda. However, circumstances may indicate that you reasonably understood that you were already in custody and not free to leave. If so, and if your subsequent statements form an integral part of the prosecution against you, a motion on Miranda grounds needs to be evaluated.
- Bogus Field Sobriety Tests: Ever wonder what the science behind field sobriety tests actually says? In many scenarios, the science supporting the reliability of field sobriety tests (especially "alternative" tests like Rhomberg Balancing and Fingertip-to-Nose) are highly questionable if not totally dubious. But how do you lay the groundwork to properly challenge what a cop claims are valid based upon their ambiguous "training and experience"? Call us today to discuss that aspect of your case.
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Faulty Testing Equipment: Breathalyzers must be calibrated. If they weren't, your BAC reading might be invalid.
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No Proof of Driving: Arrested in a parked car? No witnesses? We may argue they can't prove you were actually driving.
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Low BAC: Even if your BAC is under .08, the State might try to prosecute. That doesn't mean they'll win.
2-Hour Rule? Is that Reality or a Myth?
There's a common belief that if the police don't test your blood or breath within two hours of driving, your DUI must be dismissed. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Nevada law does include a two-hour window for proving your BAC (blood alcohol content) was over the legal limit. If the test happens outside that window, the State may be blocked from prosecuting you under the “per se” DUI theory (i.e., BAC over .08%).
But—they can still try to convict you under an impairment theory, arguing you were driving poorly, showed signs of intoxication, or failed field sobriety tests. Indeed, the State might attempt to utilize what is called retrograde extrapolation if they did not take your blood within 2-hours, but there are strict requirements they must meet to utilize that work-around. The key is understanding which theory they're using and how to fight it. You need a defense attorney who can properly analyze the timing, the evidence, and the prosecutor's chosen theory—and move quickly to suppress unreliable results or dismiss the case entirely when appropriate.
Call Now for a Free Review
You don't need to panic. But you do need a lawyer—fast. Call us today to speak with a Las Vegas DUI attorney who will personally review your case and explain your options.
Call 702-990-0190 or request a consultation now.