William Skupa is a  Las Vegas Criminal Attorney and Las Vegas DUI Attorney. He provides consultation on a daily basis to worried clients being charged for DUI in Las Vegas and looking for efficient and professional Las Vegas Criminal Defense. Here, he would like to answer just a few frequent questions that people ask.

Q. In case I wasn’t read my rights at the time of arrest, will I be able to get a dismissal on my case?

A. Not having been read the rights might not lead to case dismissal. However, if you were interrogated once you were placed in custody, any statements you give cannot be used against you.

Q. Will I be sent to jail for Las Vegas DUI?

A. There is a chance you might be, but if you hire an experienced Las Vegas DUI Lawyer, he may be able to keep you out of jail and perhaps even get you acquitted.

Q. If I’ve had two previous offences for DUI in Las Vegas, what effect would a third conviction have on my license?

A. In case of two previous convictions or license revoking for DUI, a third conviction would result in revoking of your license for three years. This can be avoided if your Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer is able to win the DMV case for you.

Q. What happens if I have three Las Vegas DUI convictions within seven years?

A. Your driver’s license will be automatically revoked for 3 years, and you’ll also face conviction for a non-probation felony. Consult Las Vegas Criminal Attorney to suggest you legal remedies for your case. a

Q. Will I have to attend alcohol school? If yes, how many hours?

A. Yes, you’ll have to attend an alcohol school. About 8 hours of school for DUI in Las Vegas would be required, which can be split into 4 two hour sessions or 1 eight hour session. In case your BAC test showed a rating of .18 or higher, you will have to attain an evaluation form BADA (Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse) and the court will also order further counseling (AA or NA). The required hours of alcohol school will increase or decrease depending on the reading of your BAC. Consult a Las Vegas DUI Attorney for advice on the optimum number of hours.

Q. Will I be sent to jail if I do not complete the classes or public service that the court ordered?

A. Yes. You will face a term in jail in case you fail to comply with the court orders.

Q. Can I obtain a driver’s license in another state if my Nevada license is revoked?

A. No, you can’t.

Q. In spite of my Nevada license being revoked, can I still drive in Nevada if I have an International Driver’s license?

A. No. Speak with your Las Vegas DUI Lawyer or Las Vegas Criminal Attorney to help you out with a legal remedy.

Q. If I burped within twenty minutes of blowing, what will happen?

A. Burping may result in the breath machine taking the reading from your stomach rather than your lungs and showing an incorrect result. Such a problem can also occur with dentures. In such a case, you should discuss the facts with your Las Vegas DUI Attorney.
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