Las Vegas DUI Lawyers

Las Vegas DUI lawyers play a critical role in protecting your freedom, driver’s license, and future after a drunk driving arrest. A DUI charge in Nevada is not just a traffic issue—it is a criminal offense that can involve jail time, steep fines, mandatory programs, and long-term consequences. The decisions made in the first days after an arrest often shape the entire case.

At De Castroverde Law, our Las Vegas DUI lawyers defend clients facing first-time DUI charges, felony DUI allegations, and complex cases involving injuries or out-of-state drivers. We analyze the stop, the testing, and the evidence from the start and build a defense designed to challenge the prosecution at every stage.

A Las Vegas DUI lawyer team focused on real defense—not quick pleas

DUI cases are built on procedures, timelines, and technical evidence. A strong defense team helps you by:

• Challenging whether the traffic stop was lawful
• Examining how sobriety and chemical tests were conducted
• Identifying officer errors, inconsistencies, and missing evidence
• Fighting license suspension and administrative penalties
• Preparing the case for litigation and trial when necessary

Prosecutors treat cases differently when they know your Las Vegas DUI lawyers are prepared to litigate—not just negotiate.

What’s at stake in a Nevada DUI case

A DUI conviction can affect far more than your driving privileges:

• Jail or prison exposure
• Significant fines, fees, and court costs
• Driver’s license suspension or revocation
• Mandatory DUI school, treatment, or ignition interlock devices
• Increased insurance rates or loss of coverage
• A permanent criminal record

Nevada DUI penalties are governed by statute, and even a first offense can carry serious consequences under the Nevada Revised Statutes.

How DUI cases work in Las Vegas courts

Most DUI cases follow a predictable path:

• Traffic stop and arrest
• Chemical testing (breath or blood)
• Booking and release conditions
• Arraignment and initial court dates
• Discovery and investigation
• Motions challenging evidence and procedures
• Resolution or trial

Understanding the process helps reduce uncertainty and allows your defense team to act strategically.

DUI and DUI-related charges we defend

DUI cases are not all the same. Below are common DUI-related accusations we handle, and how defense strategies are built.

DUI stops and field sobriety testing

Many DUI cases begin with subjective roadside evaluations. Defense issues often involve whether field sobriety tests were administered correctly, whether conditions affected performance, and whether officers relied on unsupported assumptions.

Breath and blood testing

Chemical testing is a major focus of DUI litigation. We closely examine breath and blood tests, including calibration, contamination, handling, and whether procedures followed required protocols.

Driver’s license consequences

DUI cases involve both criminal court and administrative penalties. A DUI arrest can trigger driver’s license revocation through the DMV, even before the criminal case ends.

DUI with injury and felony DUI allegations

When prosecutors allege injuries or prior offenses, charges may escalate to DUI with injury or felony DUI, dramatically increasing exposure. These cases require immediate and aggressive defense planning.

DUI and insurance consequences

A DUI conviction can affect coverage, rates, and insurability. We help clients understand how DUI and auto insurance issues may impact them long after the case ends.

How we build a DUI defense strategy

Effective DUI defense is structured—not reactive:

1. Immediate case protection
   Deadlines, license issues, and early risks are identified immediately.
2. Evidence review
   Police reports, video, testing records, and timelines are audited for weaknesses.
3. Legal challenges
   Stops, searches, arrests, and testing are reviewed for constitutional violations.
4. Strategic negotiation
   Negotiations occur only after leverage is established.
5. Trial readiness
   If trial is necessary, we prepare a jury-focused defense built on facts and credibility.

Arrested for DUI while visiting Las Vegas?

Tourists and visitors are frequently arrested for DUI while traveling. If you were arrested while visiting Las Vegas, you still need Nevada counsel familiar with local courts, DMV procedures, and how to manage appearances efficiently.

What to do (and not do) after a DUI arrest

Do this immediately:

• Remain calm and polite
• Invoke your right to remain silent
• Ask for an attorney
• Avoid discussing the case with anyone else

Do not:

• Try to explain your side to police
• Post about the arrest on social media
• Assume a DUI will “go away” on its own

For additional guidance, review what to do if you’ve been arrested in Las Vegas.