DUI – “Speed Ex” As A Plea Bargain

Have you been arrested or charged with a DUI? Your case may be one that can be negotiated down to a Speed Ex.

Call Los Angeles Speed Ex-lawyer Kevin Moghtanei for a FREE CONSULTATION today.

A DUI can have potentially devastating effects on one’s personal and professional life. For that reason, many efforts are made to negotiate a deal for a reduced charge. One of the better-negotiated outcomes in a DUI case is CVC 23109(c), commonly referred to as a “Speed Ex.”

California Vehicle Code Section 23109(C).

Speed ex is found in California vehicle code section 23109(c). While a speed ex is a misdemeanor, the consequences of a conviction are much less severe when compared to the consequences of a DUI conviction.

Advantages Of A Speed Ex Vs A DUI

Shorter probation

DUIs generally involves a period of probation lasting 3 to 5 years
A speed ex generally involves a shorter period of probation lasting 1 to 2 years

Lower fines

A DUI has a maximum fine of $1,000
A speed ex has a maximum fine of $500

*Note: These fines are the base fines; penalty assessments are always added on for a speed ex and DUI alike, and usually brings the amount to about 3x-4x the amount of base fine

No DUI school

A first-time DUI conviction will result in having to complete a 3 month, 6 month, or 9-month alcohol program.
A multiple DUI offender may have to complete an 18 month or even a 30-month alcohol program.
A speed ex requires no alcohol program.

No pryorability

A DUI (and even a “wet reckless”) are priorable offenses for a 10-year period, meaning that any other DUI or wet reckless conviction will result in a harsher punishment.
A speed ex is not priorable.

Examples:

Example A: Michael is charged and convicted of a first-time DUI in 2010. In 2016, Michael was charged and convicted of a separate DUI. Because the 2016 DUI occurred within 10 years of the 2010 DUI, this will count as his 2nd DUI, and he will be punished much more harshly.

Example B: Michael is charged and convicted of a wet reckless in 2010. In 2016, Michael was charged and convicted of a DUI. Because the 2016 DUI occurred within 10 years of 2010 and was reckless, this will still count as his 2nd DUI, and he will be punished much more harshly.

Example C: Michael is charged and convicted of a speed ex in 2010. In 2016, Michael was charged and convicted of a DUI. Here, there is no prior ability for the speed ex, so the 2016 DUI conviction will result in punishment for a first-time offender.

No license suspension

A DUI conviction will generally result in a license suspension.
A speed ex will not result in a license suspension.

Negotiating a DUI charge down to a speed ex is no easy task. There are certainly no guarantees in any cases, including DUI matters. However, I have a great deal of experience in handling DUIs throughout Los Angeles County, and in doing so have been able to successfully get my clients a speed ex.

Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your DUI arrest and DUI charges, and see if I can get your matter reduced to a speed ex.

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