Clovis DUI Court Information

Arrested for a DUI in Clovis?

If you've been arrested for a DUI in Clovis, you should consult a local DUI defense lawyer to understand all your options. Getting a DUI is a difficult and confusing process. You face criminal penalties as well as administrative penalties. It's important to have the best legal DUI representation, to have someone stand by you, to fight for your rights, and protect your interests.

Terry A. Wapner and David E. Jones have experience defending DUI clients in Clovis and the central valley for over 40 years combined. They are well-known in the legal community as DUI experts among Clovis judges, lawyers, and prosecutors.

Clovis DUI Penalties

After a DUI arrest in Clovis, you face both administrative and criminal proceedings. These are separate proceedings, and each has serious potential penalties. You only have 10 days to request a DMV hearing. After a DUI arrest, you have a very short time to request an administrative DMV hearing to keep your license from being automatically suspended. If you don't request the hearing within that short window, you lose your right to a hearing. There are important deadlines involved in each DUI case, and an experienced DUI attorney will act fast to make sure you maintain all your options for resolving your case.

If you have a DUI lawyer, they can represent you in front of your DMV hearing and the criminal matter. Terry Wapner and David Jones have been doing DMV hearings for decades. These administrative hearings have unique rules and a different process than the criminal proceedings. Wapner Jones, PC is highly experienced in handling both the criminal and administrative process, and will represent you and your case throughout the entire DUI process.

Clovis DUI Courthouse Information

As of 2012, the Fresno Superior courthouse in Clovis was closed due to budgetary constraints. All cases will now be heard at the Main Fresno County Courthouse in downtown Fresno, California.

Fresno County Superior Court

Location:
1110 Van Ness Ave.
Fresno, CA 93724
Phone: (559) 457-2000

What are the penalties for a DUI in Clovis?

If you are convicted of a DUI in Clovis, CA Penal and CA Vehicle Codes will be used by the court to determine your sentence. However, there are both minimum and maximum sentences. Because of this, judges typically have some leeway and discretion when it comes time for sentencing. Generally, if this is your first DUI in Fresno County, you will receive the following sentence:

• Minimum jail time from 10-20 days, which take place in a work program
• Approximate fine of $2,000
• From 3 to 9 months attending a DUI school
• Possible participation in Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous
• Probation from 3 to 5 years
• Possible alcohol restriction during the probationary period
• Driver's license suspension for six months by the DMV

Work with local DUI attorneys after a Clovis DUI arrest

Remember, an arrest does not have to mean a conviction. You have legal rights, and Wapner Jones, PC will help you make the best decisions for your future depending on your individual case. If you are arrested for a DUI in Clovis or the surrounding areas, contact our offices immediately to discuss your case. We make sure that each client gets the personalized attention they need for the best possible outcome. Schedule your initial consultation today.