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Being charged with DUII in Hillsboro, Oregon can have serious consequences, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is important that anyone facing a DUII (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. It is important you seek the legal advice of an assertive and professional DUII criminal defense lawyer immediately. Call today for a fast, free consultation.

Oregon DUII / DWI Administrative Hearing

If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your driver's license in Oregon is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. Once the arresting officer retains your state issued license, you are issued a 30 day temporary driving permit. In order to preserve your right to an administrative hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Oregon within 10 days. Contact a capable and knowledgeable DUII defense attorney to help, but do not delay. Pursuant to Oregon law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.

What happens if I was arrested for DUII (Driving Under the Influence) in Hillsboro?

Under Oregon law, once you have been cited for violating the DUII statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the administrative action is brought against your license by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Oregon. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Oregon, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled on their own.

DUII Penalties for First Time Offenders

• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUII statute with a BAC (breath alcohol content) of 0.04. A first time DWI / DUII conviction will result in the loss of the CDL (commercial driver's license) for 1 (one) year, while any subsequent DUII / DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license.
• Monetary Fines - In Hillsboro, Oregon, fines for a first time DUII are a minimum of $1,000.00, plus costs and assessments.
• Oregon Driving Privileges and DUII - In Hillsboro, Oregon, a first time DUII / DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Oregon for 1 year.
• Diversion - The Diversion program allows first time DUII offenders in Hillsboro, Oregon to avoid being convicted of DUII by participating in an alcohol and drug evaluation and an education and rehabilitation program. The offender's guilty or no contest plea will be set aside by the Oregon court and the case will be dismissed in 1 year ... if all of the terms of the diversion agreement are satisfied.
• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by Hillsboro, Oregon law enforcement will result in the revocation of Oregon driver's license for twelve months.
• Time in Jail - In Hillsboro, Oregon, a first time DUII / DWI offender faces jail time of 48 hours in jail, or 80 hours of community service.

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DUII Subsequent Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DUII violations. Due to the complexity of DUII laws in Oregon, you may not be aware of options and rights. This is why an accomplished and skilled defense attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a DUII / DWI criminal defense lawyer for a consultation.

Additional Hillsboro, Oregon DUII Costs

Beyond any fines and court costs you will have to pay, there are numerous other charges that can add up and cost you a lot of money. Some of the other costs for DUII might include:

• Towing - Having your vehicle towed in Hillsboro, Oregon can be expensive.
• Vehicle Storage - After your vehicle is towed, it has to be stored somewhere, which is another additional cost.
• Loss of Wages - When you begin to add in the money lost by missing work, the amount really begins to add up quickly.
• Auto Insurance - On top of everything else, once you do get your license back, there is a good chance your monthly premium is going to be higher.

As you can see, there are quite a few "hidden costs" when it comes to getting a DUII in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Implied Consent

Oregon's implied consent law means that by driving a motor vehicle you have implied you will consent to a breath, blood or urine test if a police officer requests you to take such a test. The police officer can request you to take a test if the officer has arrested you for DUII. Refusal to take a test is admissible as evidence in court. You will fail a test if your BAC (breath alcohol content) is 0.08 percent or more. If you are under 21, you will fail the test if you have any amount of alcohol in your blood. An implied consent suspension is separate from any suspension you may receive as a result of a DUII conviction.

If you have a valid Oregon driver's license in your possession, the police officer will confiscate it and issue a 30-day temporary driving permit. After 30 days, the suspension is in effect and the temporary driving permit is no longer valid. If you receive a notice of intent to suspend from a police officer under Oregon's Implied Consent Law, you are entitled to a hearing. You must request the hearing in the manner, and within the timeframe allowed in the notice of intent to suspend. This is why an assertive and professional criminal defense lawyer can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a Oregon DWI / DUII defense attorney for a fast, free consultation.