After the Final Horn: What to Do If You Get a DUI After a San Jose Sharks Game

Posted on: July 1st, 2025 by Bay Area DUI Law

DUI After Sharks Game

Attending a San Jose Sharks game is a thrilling experience — the energy, the crowds, the camaraderie. But after the final horn, as excitement turns to celebration, the decision to drive home can carry serious risks. If you are pulled over for suspected DUI, your post‑game night can completely derail. Here’s what to do if it happens and why choosing Attorney Mark Blair at Bay Area DUI Law could make all the difference.  Learn more what to do if you get a DUI after a San Jose Sharks Game.

1. Respect the Stop: Take it Seriously

If you are stopped near SAP Center or anywhere post‑game, it may begin with sobriety tests. You are not required to perform the so called field sobriety tests.  Unless you are under 21 years old and/or on DUI probation, you are also not required to provide a breath sample at the roadside.  However, after arrest is another story.  California law requires a person arrested for a suspected DUI to submit to a breath or blood test after an arrest for a DUI.  California drivers have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing—miss this deadline and you risk automatic suspension.

2. Know the Stakes: DUI is More Than Just a Ticket

DUI charges in San Jose range from misdemeanors to felonies. Your outcome depends on factors like blood alcohol content (BAC), prior DUI history, and whether an accident occurred.  For a first offense, penalties may include:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• Fines between $390‑$1,000
• License suspension of 4–10 months
• Mandatory DUI school
• Possible ignition interlock device requirement

If your DUI involves an accident or injury, penalties escalate dramatically—higher fines, longer license loss, and even felony charges.

3. Act Fast: Contact a DUI Attorney Immediately

Timing is critical. You have just 10 days to challenge your DMV suspension. This is where Attorney Mark Blair’s expertise shines.

Why Choose Attorney Mark Blair?

• 39+ years of experience defending DUI cases throughout the Bay Area
• Leading results: Mark negotiates lesser charges like “wet reckless,” obtains dismissals, or secures no‑jail outcomes—even in high BAC or multi‑offense cases
• Active in legal community: Daily appearances in DUI courtrooms, plus glowing client reviews affirm his reputation

4. What Attorney Mark Blair Will Do for You

When you retain Mark Blair, here is how he works to protect you and your future:

1. File Your DMV Hearing
   Mark ensures your administrative appeal is submitted within 10 days to prevent automatic driver’s license suspension.
2. Scrutinize the Stop
   Every detail matters. Mark will analyze whether police had legal grounds to stop and arrest you, and whether BAC testing was conducted properly and lawfully.
3. Negotiate or Litigate
   Based on the case, he works to reduce charges (e.g., wet reckless vs. DUI) or dismiss—utilizing courtroom savvy honed over decades.
4. Court & DMV Representation
   Mark personally handles both your criminal defense and DMV hearings, ensuring continuity and accountability.
5. What You Could Save

With Mark’s defense, you may avoid jail, preserve driving privileges, and minimize fines. He’s helped clients:

• Escape jail on multiple high‑BAC offenses
• Convert DUIs into “” lesser offenses with lighter penalties OR reduce consequences of DUI convictions
• Win DMV hearings to keep critical driving privileges

6. Post-Game Survival Tips

Before you hit the SAP parking lot:

• Plan rides: Use ride‑shares, public transit, or designate a sober driver.
• Limit alcohol: Pace yourself and eat before/while drinking.
• Know your limits: Even beers can add up—BAC varies per person.
• Carry an attorney’s number: Save (408) 295‑4343 before you drink—Mark is available 24/7

7. Your Game Plan If Pulled Over

• Stay calm and respectful.
• Submit to a breath or blood test after arrest—refusing often worsens your case.
• Remember the 10‑day DMV rule.
• Immediately contact Bay Area DUI Law for guidance.
• Let Mark Blair defend every angle of your case.

DO NOT Let One Night Define You – Call Attorney Mark Blair

A DUI after a Sharks game can derail your job, finances, and freedom. But with a proactive strategy and Attorney Mark Blair in your corner, you stand a strong chance at beating charges, preserving your record, and staying road-legal.

If you are pulled over after a night at SAP Center, do not try and fight this alone —call (408) 295‑4343 anytime. Mark Blair’s nearly four decades of DUI defense could help turn your night around—and protect your future.