Understanding The Sentence Enhancements Of A DUI Conviction

April 12, 2012 - PRLog -- There's no escaping the simple fact that being pulled over for a DUI offense is a stupid mistake. However, depending on the circumstances, it doesn't mean that a person can't find redemption for that mistake and minimize the impact that a DUI conviction might have on their personal record. The law offices of the Parker Law Center specialize in DUI arrests and charges. Their goal is to help their many clients avoid the most serious of sentences. Often this might come down to a plea bargain arrangement made between the courts and the offender. The best way to proceed with that type of option is to make sure all the facts about sentence enhancements are understood.

As explained by the Parker Law Center attorneys, one of the first things that a DUI trial judge looks at are the prior convictions of the defendant. A DUI conviction that occurred within the previous 10 years could result in increased penalties. In fact, three prior offenses within a 10 year period could mean an automatic charge of a felony. That will carry the most severe of penalties.

A high blood alcohol content of 0.15% would also become a primary sentencing enhancement consideration. This is why it is vital to make sure that any field sobriety tests were conducted under the strictest of conditions. The experienced lawyers at the Parker Law Center are well versed in how a field sobriety test should go. Unless those standards are met, the results of those tests will be thrown out, resulting in a dismissal of the charges.

Another factor that goes into sentence consideration is whether or not the driver refused to comply with a sobriety test, which could automatically increase the penalties. Then there is the issue of any injury or child endangerment related to the DUI incident. All of these things could be mitigating circumstances that can be addressed to the courts through the proper legal channels.

The bottom line is that anyone who finds themselves facing a DUI trial should retain competent legal counsel. The Parker Law Center has been providing that very type of counsel throughout Southern California for several years. The growing list of positive client testimonials can attest to the success of the Parker Law Center.

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About the Company:
Southern California DUI Defense Attorney Parker has been qualified to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.). Additionally, DUI Lawyer Parker is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, California DUI Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Contact:
Kellee Parker
Parker Law Center
355 South Grand Ave. Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(800) 805-8804
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