Fresno County Criminal Defense

DUI and Driving OffensesProtecting Your License and Your Future

A DUI charge can put your license, your job, and your freedom at risk. Najda Kazarian builds an aggressive, evidence-based defense to protect your record and your future.

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What's at Stake

Potential Penalties and Consequences

License Consequences

A DUI arrest triggers both a criminal case and a separate DMV action. Without a timely challenge, your license can be suspended even before you go to court.

Fines and Jail Time

A standard first-offense DUI is generally a misdemeanor and can result in fines, mandatory DUI school, probation, and up to six months in county jail. However, certain aggravating circumstances can elevate a first-time DUI to a felony, such as an accident resulting in serious injury or death to another. For those with prior DUI offenses, the penalties become increasingly substantial. A fourth DUI within ten years of three prior DUI offenses can be charged as a felony. Once a DUI results in a felony conviction, subsequent DUI offenses may carry more severe penalties and the potential for years of incarceration.

Long-Term Impact

A DUI conviction can affect employment, professional licensing, insurance rates, and immigration status for non-citizens.

Our Defense Strategy

How Najda Defends DUI and Driving Offenses Cases

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Challenge the Stop

We scrutinize whether officers had lawful cause to stop and detain you, a common point of vulnerability in DUI cases.

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Attack the Evidence

Breathalyzer and blood test results depend on proper calibration, training, and procedure. We examine every step for errors.

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Protect Your License

We act quickly to request a DMV hearing and fight to preserve your driving privileges while your case is pending.

Related Charges

DUI and driving cases may involve criminal court, DMV action, license consequences, and employment concerns. A defense attorney can review the traffic stop, testing, arrest, and applicable deadlines.

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DUI with priors
Felony DUI
DUI with injury
Hit and run
Driving on a suspended license

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I automatically lose my license after a DUI arrest?

Not necessarily. You typically have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing to contest an automatic suspension. Acting fast with legal representation is critical to preserving your driving privileges.

Is a first-time DUI a felony?

No, a standard first-time DUI is typically a misdemeanor. However, your very first offense can be elevated to a felony if the incident involved an accident causing injury or death to another.

Can a DUI charge be reduced or dismissed?

Yes, depending on the facts. Issues with the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, or breath and blood evidence can lead to reduced charges, alternative sentencing, or dismissal.