A DUI arrest in Las Vegas moves fast. Within hours, the state begins building a case against you - and the clock starts on a separate administrative process that could suspend your driver's license. The steps you take in the first 24–72 hours after an arrest are critical. An experienced Las Vegas DUI attorney can protect your rights, challenge the evidence, and work to minimize the impact on your life and career.
Act immediately: You have only 7 days from the date of a DUI arrest to request a DMV hearing to contest your license suspension. Missing this window means automatic suspension - regardless of the outcome of your criminal case.
Nevada law (NRS 484C.110) makes it illegal to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. The legal limit is lower in specific circumstances:
Nevada also has a "per se" DUI statute - meaning if your BAC is at or above the legal limit, you can be convicted regardless of whether you appeared visibly impaired. However, the prosecution still must prove that the test was administered properly and that the results are accurate - and these are exactly the areas a skilled DUI attorney examines.
A first DUI conviction in Nevada typically results in:
If a DUI results in serious bodily injury or death, the charge escalates to a Category B felony carrying 2–20 years in prison. These cases require immediate, aggressive legal defense.
Important: Nevada DUI convictions stay on your record and cannot be sealed for 7 years. A conviction affects your car insurance rates, professional licenses, security clearances, and employment background checks. The consequences extend far beyond the courtroom.
A DUI charge is not an automatic conviction. Evidence can be challenged, procedures can be scrutinized, and charges can sometimes be reduced or dismissed. As your DUI attorney, I examine every aspect of your case:
Police must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. If the stop was made without legal basis, any evidence collected - including breathalyzer results - may be suppressed.
Standardized field sobriety tests (walk-and-turn, one-leg-stand, horizontal gaze nystagmus) must follow strict NHTSA protocols. Medical conditions, footwear, uneven surfaces, and nerves can all cause "failures" that have nothing to do with intoxication.
Breathalyzer devices require regular calibration and maintenance. Officers must follow specific procedures for administering the test. Mouth alcohol, certain medical conditions (acid reflux, diabetes), and breathing patterns can produce falsely elevated readings.
Blood samples must be collected, stored, and tested under strict chain-of-custody procedures. Contamination, fermentation in the sample, or laboratory errors can all affect results.
After a DUI arrest in Nevada, you face two separate legal proceedings that must both be addressed:
PRO LAW GROUP handles both proceedings simultaneously so nothing falls through the cracks.
PRO LAW GROUP has defended clients against DUI charges in Las Vegas and Clark County courts since 2000. We know the local prosecutors, understand the science behind DUI testing, and fight to protect your driving privileges and your record. Contact us for a free consultation or call (702) 474-0500 - Monday through Thursday 8:30am–5pm, Friday 8:30am–3pm.