{"id":29694,"date":"2026-03-25T11:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desarrollo.martinezcaballeroabogados.com\/dui-fine-in-barcelona-criminal-and-administrative-defense\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T08:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:47:06","slug":"dui-fine-in-barcelona-criminal-and-administrative-defense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/martinezcaballeroabogados.com\/en\/dui-fine-in-barcelona-criminal-and-administrative-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI Fine in Barcelona | Criminal and Administrative Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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DUI Fine in Barcelona: A Swift, Clear Defense Aimed at Minimizing the Damage<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Specialized legal defense against administrative fines and criminal offenses<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why should you have MC Abogados in Barcelona defend your DUI case?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Administrative fine or DUI offense?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first strategic decision is to know where you stand. The DGT stipulates that the maximum limit is 0.25 mg\/l<\/strong> for drivers in general and 0.15 mg\/l<\/strong> for novice and professional drivers. Furthermore, the DGT itself indicates that if the level of 0.60 mg\/l<\/strong> in exhaled air is exceeded, the matter becomes a criminal offense. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Administrative proceedings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you exceed the administrative limit but do not reach the criminal threshold, the DGT sets the penalty within a range of \u20ac500 to \u20ac1,000 and<\/strong> a loss of 4 to 6 points<\/strong>, depending on the case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Criminal proceedings\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If the level exceeds 0.60 mg\/l<\/strong> in exhaled air or 1.2 g\/l in blood<\/strong>, Article 379.2<\/strong> of the Penal Code provides for imprisonment of 3 to 6 months<\/strong>, or a fine of 6 to 12 months<\/strong>, or community service of 31 to 90 days<\/strong>, and always a suspension of the right to drive for more than 1 year and up to 4 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Defense Against Administrative Fines for Driving Under the Influence\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We review whether the notice is correct, whether it is worth filing an objection, and whether there are any procedural or substantive errors. For traffic violations, the DGT makes it clear that you must choose between paying a 50% reduced fine<\/strong> or filing an objection or appeal<\/strong>, because if you pay the reduced fine, the penalty proceedings are terminated. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Criminal Defense in Expedited Trials for DUI\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you\u2019ve been summoned to a fast-track trial or are facing criminal proceedings, we\u2019ll review the police report, the evidence, the filing fee, the chain of events, and your defense or plea strategy. The top-ranked competing law firms in Barcelona focus precisely on this urgency and on providing immediate criminal defense assistance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Defense Based on Refusal to Take a Test\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Refusal to take the test is not just a fine: Article 383 of the Penal Code<\/strong> punishes it with imprisonment for 6 months to 1 year<\/strong> and suspension of the driver’s license for more than 1 year and up to 4 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Legal Blood Alcohol Limits for Driving<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The DGT uses a maximum of 0.25 mg\/l in exhaled air<\/strong> and 0.5 g\/l in blood<\/strong> as a general reference. For novice<\/strong> and professional<\/strong> drivers, the limit drops to 0.15 mg\/l in exhaled air<\/strong> and 0.3 g\/l in blood<\/strong>. These limits are listed both on the DGT\u2019s penalties website and in the General Traffic Regulations. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What happens if you pay the fine?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Through the administrative process, the DGT allows a 50% discount<\/strong> if you pay within 20 calendar days<\/strong> of receiving the notice. However, this discount means you must waive your right to further contest the penalty through the ordinary judicial process, as any subsequent arguments or appeals will no longer be valid. This is one of the most important decisions in the case, and it\u2019s important to weigh it carefully before taking any action. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mistakes That Can Make All the Difference in a DUI Defense<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not all positive test results are automatically indefensible. In many defense cases, attorneys review whether the procedure was correct, whether the test was conducted in accordance with protocol, whether the notification is valid, and whether the strategy should focus on challenging the test or on procedural negotiation. In fact, the websites of criminal defense firms in Barcelona that specialize in DUI cases promote precisely these services: review of the test results, expedited proceedings, technical defense, and the pursuit of the best possible outcome. <\/p>

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How We Handle Your Case<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Urgent Review<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We review complaints, police reports, summonses, or rulings and let you know whether your case is being handled through administrative or criminal proceedings. This distinction is essential because it completely changes your options for defense and the risks involved. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Strategy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If it is an administrative matter, we assess whether it is better to pay the reduced fine or file an appeal. If it is a criminal matter, we determine the best defense strategy for a fast-track trial or a possible plea agreement. The DGT itself and the Penal Code make that initial decision crucial. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Presentation and Defense\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We draft legal briefs or appeals, or represent you in criminal defense proceedings before the court. In the market, the competitors with the highest conversion rates are precisely those that promise a quick response and comprehensive support, and that is the standard this landing page should project. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Urgent review of a DUI fine or citation, starting at 60 \u20ac<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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