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$10,000 cost for DUI conviction

$10,000 cost for DUI conviction
DUI charges are serious, and expensive.  This article on MSN Money breaks down the total cost of a DUI, totaling over $10,000 for: Bail Towing Insurance Legal Fees Court imposed fines Alcohol [addiction] evalution Alcohol treatment and education Victim Impact Panel fees License reinstatment and DMV...

Celebrities with DUI Charges

Celebrities with DUI Charges
Ozzy Osbourne’s son, Jack Osbourne, said “Everyone gets DUIs. You only hear about it when celebrities get them.” Well, maybe not everyone has a DUI charge, but it certainly affects people from every walk of life.  And celebrities are no different.  Here’s a short, alphabetically...

Can other states’ DMV see my tickets from Nevada?

Can other states’ DMV see my tickets from Nevada?
Probably. Nevada is one of 40 states that belong to the “Driver License Compact” and “Nonresident Violator Compact” to share information about drivers and their citations. California is part of the Driver License Compact that states “Each jurisdiction shall report each...

DUI Penalties

DUI Penalties
The statutory penalties for DUI are tough.  Which is why you need an attorney to defend you and mitigate your penalties as much as possible.  The following are the punishments for DUI in Nevada: FIRST OFFENSE At least 2 days in jail and up to 6 months; or 48 to 96  hours of community service in the...