California DUI Statistics

What You Should Know About DUI

According to statistics published by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, 863 drivers out of every 100,000 were arrested for DUI in the state in 2007. Total DUI arrests numbered 203,866. DUI convictions in that year numbered 153,348 or 75 percent of those arrested. Among those convicted that year, 73.6 percent were first offenders. Key data here is the high percentage of convictions and the high percentage of first-time offenders.

In 2008, total DUI arrests rose to 214,811 with more than 80 percent of all arrests involving men. The DUI arrest rate for those under the age of 21 also increased 12.6 percent from 1998 to 2008. In 1990, a mandatory license suspension for DUI offenders was enacted in the state, which is known as the "admin per se" law. Under this regulation, 204,332 individuals lost their driving privileges in 2008; 76 percent were first-time DUI offenders.

As you can see by the above statistics, the majority of DUI arrests and convictions are for first-time offenders. Based on the above numbers, if you are arrested for a California DUI, you face a 75 percent chance of being convicted.

DUI Charges in the Greater Los Angeles Area

To increase your chances for a better outcome in any DUI charge, you should seek the help of an attorney who handles DUI cases in your local area. The criminal defense law firm of Martinian & Associates, located in Los Angeles, is widely respected in the area for its professionalism and skill in defending clients against DUI and other criminal charges. Lead attorney Tigran Martinian takes on every case, often accompanied by his skilled associates. The team takes an aggressive approach to every case with a dedication to providing the highest levels of advocacy and legal ability.

Don't become an automatic statistic. If you are facing a DUI, get the highly-qualified legal support and representation you need to create the best outcome. Contact the firm to talk to one of the attorneys about your case today.