Get a Hawaii DUI lawyer to look at your DUI case
Arrested for DUI in Hawaii?
DUI cases can be confusing, but a Hawaii DUI lawyer may be able to simplify the process for you, and Total DUI can not only provide you with valuable information regarding the DUI process, we can also put you in touch with a Hawai'i DUI lawyer. If you have questions and concerns, or simply don't feel you know enough about the DUI process, the information on our website can be a great resource for you. But when it comes time to make decisions that may affect your future, there's no substitute for professional advice from a Hawaii DUI lawyer. This is where a Hawai'i DUI lawyer can come in, assess your case, and help you determine the next step to take in fighting your Hawai'i DUI charge.
Hawaii DUI Penalties
Some of the tough Hawai'i DUI penalties include:
First DUI conviction =
- Possible jail of 2 to 5 days;
- fine of between $150 and $1,000; and
- Administrative driver's license suspension for 3 months to 1 year.
Second DUI conviction (within 5 years) =
- Possible jail of 5 to 14 days;
- fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,500; and
- Administrative license suspension for 1 year to 2 years.
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
- NO
Breath Test Refusal Penalties
- 1st refusal = Administrative driver's license suspension for 3 months to 1 year.
- Any additional refusal after 1st = additional year of suspension
Hawaii DUI Resources
- Access the complete Hawaii legal code on DUI at our Hawaii DUI laws page.
- Updates to Hawai'i DUI law can be found in our DUI legislation news and articles section.
- Definitions of common DUI terms are available in our DUI legal glossary.
Do you know your rights in a Hawaii DUI case?
Call us at 1 (877) 349-1311 or use our free case evaluation to get started. You'll provide the basic information of your case, and once you've done so, one of the Hawaii DUI attorneys who sponsors Total DUI will contact you to review your case. This consultation is free and without obligation. You'll be able to ask questions about your case, about Hawaii DUI law in general, and find out if you have sufficient grounds to defend yourself against the DUI charges brought against you.
Be aware of possible weaknesses in your Hawaii DUI case
A DUI case has several potential areas for weakness: whether the officer had probable cause to stop you, whether the blood alcohol content test you took was properly administered, and whether all other official procedures were followed correctly. If, during the course of your Hawai'i DUI arrest, one or more of these procedures was completed incorrectly, that can weaken the case against you and strengthen your chances of getting your charges dismissed or reduced.
It can be difficult to determine whether your case has any weaknesses—that is where a Hawai'i DUI lawyer comes in. A Hawaii DUI attorney can examine your case for these very weaknesses and discuss with you the possibilities of your defense. It could be very beneficial to your case and your future to allow a Hawai'i DUI attorney to look over your case for these possible faults. Start the process now, and you may be able to avoid problems in the future with your license, your insurance, and many other aspects of your life.
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.