Gilman, CO DUI and DWAI Law Firms & Lawyers

Although the heading of your question refers to Nevada, your question relates to a jury trial for dui. In Nevada, only felony dui involves a trial by jury. If you lost a jury trial, you would have 30 days in which to file an appeal. A person can raise any legal issues which were raised during the trial as well as the issue as to whether there was sufficient evidence to support the jury verdict. An appellate court does not review the evidence to make an independent decision as to whether the case was proven beyond a reasonable doubt but on whether "any reasonable trier of fact" could have reached the decision. You may raise the issue on appeal that the jury was not properly instructed as to legal matters such as the fact that an accused does not have to present any evidence at trial.

The penalty depends on whether this is or is not a first offense. Also if anyone was injured. Also your son's personal history and background. And the skill of the lawyer counts as well. In Wisconsin, a first offense OWI without injury is not a criminal offense and carries only a forfeiture, which depending on the Blood Alcohol Content, could be $1,300 or $1,800 or so. He would probably need an occupational license, which has some costs, and he must undergo an Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluation if he wants to drive again, at least in Wisconsin. And finally, his automobile insurance costs will be considerably higher for two or three years assuming no more traffic offenses. I hope this helps. Good Luck.

If it is Oklahoma that revoked your license, you will need to talk with an attorney in Oklahoma. If it is Colorado (where I am), the DMV is completely seperate from the Courts so it will not help to assk the judge about your license - a judge has no authority to return your driver's license.  If the revocation is in Colorado, you need a lawyer to analyze your driving record and determine the procedures to follow for you to be reinstated. It can be a complex process. You can also contact the DMV directly and ask them the reinstatement requirements.