DUI - What can happen?
Being charged with a DUI is typically a client's first experience with the police and the Criminal Justice system.
It is confusing and mistakes can be made at all stages of the DUI process by you and by the police.
Jeff will sit down with you before the court date and explain the law to you, how your case will likely proceed, the strengths and weaknesses
of your case, what possible defense exists and then offer guidance on how you should proceed.
Jeff Nona has the experience to guide you through the Idaho Department of Transportation Administrative License Suspension process.
A DUI client potentially faces the following:
Fines, Court Cost and Reinstatement fees
Jail, Jail Options or Community Service
Two different drivers license suspensions
Probation(Supervised or Unsupervised)
Evaluations, Treatment and Classes
SR-22 Insurance
Pre-trial release restrictions and/or bond conditions
Attention: There are some very recent changes in the area of DUI Defense that address the constitutionality of warrant-less blood draws, warrant based blood draws and generally how blood alcohol content level is determined and whether it can be used by the state.
Contact Us Now!!!
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Nona's Article of the Month
How does the bond process work and how do I bond someone out of jail?
Once a friend or family member is accused of committing a crime they are taken to county jail
and are given the opportunity to post bail. All misdemeanor offenses have a statutory bond
amount that has already been pre-set. A felony offense requires the inmate to go in front of a
judge before a bond is set. Depending on the allegations against the defendant and the inmates
prior record as well as the ties the inmate has to the community will be the determining factors
the judge uses when setting a bond.
Once bond has been set, the inmate will be given the opportunity to contact a bondsman or a
loved one to get them out of jail until the court date is set. The bondsman will work with the
family and give them all the options necessary to help the family during this difficult time. A
cosigner is usually required. A cosigner guarantees that the defendant will appear at his/her
court dates until the defendant’s case is resolved through the court process. Most Bond
companies will allow payment plans if the defendant or family is having a difficult time getting
the premium. Monthly payments are usually figured based on the monthly income of the
cosigner as well as the defendant.
The Law Office of Jeffery E. Nona, can refer you to a professional local bondsman with years of
experience. They will walk you through the process and make it as easy as possible for you and
your loved ones.
The purpose of posting bail gives the defendant the opportunity to assist their attorney in the
preparation of their criminal case and any possible defenses they may have. It also allows them
to keep working that way they can continue to provide for their families and not lose their
employment sitting in jail waiting for future court dates.
It is confusing and mistakes can be made at all stages of the DUI process by you and by the police.
Jeff will sit down with you before the court date and explain the law to you, how your case will likely proceed, the strengths and weaknesses
of your case, what possible defense exists and then offer guidance on how you should proceed.
Jeff Nona has the experience to guide you through the Idaho Department of Transportation Administrative License Suspension process.
A DUI client potentially faces the following:
Fines, Court Cost and Reinstatement fees
Jail, Jail Options or Community Service
Two different drivers license suspensions
Probation(Supervised or Unsupervised)
Evaluations, Treatment and Classes
SR-22 Insurance
Pre-trial release restrictions and/or bond conditions
Attention: There are some very recent changes in the area of DUI Defense that address the constitutionality of warrant-less blood draws, warrant based blood draws and generally how blood alcohol content level is determined and whether it can be used by the state.
Contact Us Now!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nona's Article of the Month
How does the bond process work and how do I bond someone out of jail?
Once a friend or family member is accused of committing a crime they are taken to county jail
and are given the opportunity to post bail. All misdemeanor offenses have a statutory bond
amount that has already been pre-set. A felony offense requires the inmate to go in front of a
judge before a bond is set. Depending on the allegations against the defendant and the inmates
prior record as well as the ties the inmate has to the community will be the determining factors
the judge uses when setting a bond.
Once bond has been set, the inmate will be given the opportunity to contact a bondsman or a
loved one to get them out of jail until the court date is set. The bondsman will work with the
family and give them all the options necessary to help the family during this difficult time. A
cosigner is usually required. A cosigner guarantees that the defendant will appear at his/her
court dates until the defendant’s case is resolved through the court process. Most Bond
companies will allow payment plans if the defendant or family is having a difficult time getting
the premium. Monthly payments are usually figured based on the monthly income of the
cosigner as well as the defendant.
The Law Office of Jeffery E. Nona, can refer you to a professional local bondsman with years of
experience. They will walk you through the process and make it as easy as possible for you and
your loved ones.
The purpose of posting bail gives the defendant the opportunity to assist their attorney in the
preparation of their criminal case and any possible defenses they may have. It also allows them
to keep working that way they can continue to provide for their families and not lose their
employment sitting in jail waiting for future court dates.
