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ADP - Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) Program
Driving Under-the-Influence Program Directory - a full statewide
listing of licensed service providers, grouped by county (Adobe Acrobat
PDF format; 281KB)
Fact Sheets ’ˆ Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) Frequently Asked
Questions ’ˆ An Overview of California's Driving
Under-the-Influence Program ’ˆ Overview of California's Driving
Under-the-Influence Program Licensing Process ’ˆ Driving
Under-the-Influence (DUI) Statistics ’ˆ California Association of
Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADDTP)
Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Multiple Locations
- DUI Help: Listings by
county.
- Kuwatch Law Offices: The web's most
complete source on California DUI law, from the drunk driving defense
attorney who wrote the book on it.
- Lawrence Taylor: 5-attorney
firm handling DUI defense exclusively, with offices in Long Beach,
Irvine, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills and Carlsbad.
- Alameda
- Albany
- Altura
- Funk, Jordan:
Individuals convicted of a crime in the State of California, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future.
The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense.
- Anaheim, Aptos, Bakersfield, Berkeley, Brea, Beverly Hills DUI Lawyers
- Burbank
- Burlingame
- Cerritos
- Calabasas, Camarillo, Campbell, Capitola, Carlsbad, Century City, Chico, Chino, Claremont, Costa Mesa, Covina DUI Lawyers
- Chatsworth
- Julius Stewart:
The law is complex and confusing if you are not an attorney. UNDERSTANDS THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF POLICE CASES: An attorney must know how to read and understand police investigative reports. An attorney must be able to determine when the police have done a competent investigation. An attorney must know when the police can prove its case.
- Chula Vista
- Concord
- Corona
- Holstrom, Sissung, Marks & Anderson:
Estate Planning
Trusts
Wills
Family Law
Adoption
Child Support
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Nursing Home
Probate & Estate Administration
Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Culver City
- Nadia A. Chehade: Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases In order
to win a case, you have to prove it by meeting certain requirements or
"standards." In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt
"beyond a reasonable doubt." This is the most stringent standard
because the consequences of a conviction can result in deprivation of
liberty (jail).
- Danville
- Falahat, Ellie:
Charges for DUI/DWI are never expected and never planned. When charges of drunk driving arrive unexpectedly, the best help is an attorney who will give your case the attention, time and creativity needed, and who will work with you one-on-one through the legal process.
Drunk driving charges are frequently vulnerable to questions regarding probable cause. Did the police officer have a sound legal reason for pulling you over? Was he or she trained properly? Did the police follow proper procedures?
- Davis, Diamond Bar, Downey, El Cajon DUI Lawyers
- Dublin
- El Centro
- Anderholt & Storey:
Business
Collection
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Contract Formation
Contract Litigation
Civil Law
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Litigation of Civil Disputes
Criminal Law
DUI
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Estate Planning
Probate
Trust
Wills
Family Law
Adoption
Custody
Divorce
Juvenile
Dependency
Criminal
- El Cerrito
- Darren Kessler:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- El Dorado Hills
- El Monte
- Edward Ip:
California DUI laws are strict. If you have been arrested on a DUI/DWI or other drunk driving charge, hire a skilled DUI lawyer for the aggressive representation it takes to have charges dismissed or reduced.
A DUI conviction may carry with it driver's license suspension or revocation, a potential felony conviction and jail sentence, loss of job and wages, and increased insurance premiums. It is to your great advantage to have a California drunk driving defense lawyer on your side who knows the proper procedures and how to effectively deal with the District Attorney's Office to obtain your most favorable outcome.
- El Sobrante
- Vaughn
Spunaugle:
It is also unlawful to drive with your normal faculties impaired.
Normal faculties are those faculties of a person, such as the ability
to walk, talk, judge distances, drive an automobile, make judgements,
act in emergencies, etc.
- Encinitas
- Encino
- Escondito
- Hofmeister, Theresa:
driving under the influence (DUI), drug issues, domestic violence, assault and battery, theft, violations of probation or court orders, warrants and failures to appear
- James Green:
It is important that you contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible so that your attorney may begin working on your defense.
- Eureka
- Folsom
- Chastaine Law Office:
Being accused of criminal conduct is a scary and difficult problem. Even innocent people can be arrested, incur loss of income and reputation, and suffer the risk of lengthy incarceration. YOU NEED someone that you can trust to take on the system.The criminal justice system is an adversarial system. You need a strong advocate who knows how to protect your rights, fight the system and present the evidence that is the most favorable to your position.
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Glendale
- Hayward, Hemet, Hollister, Huntington Beach DUI Lawyers
- Hollywood
- Indio
- Shuford & Reynolds:
A DUI conviction has serious consequences. Not only can you lose your
license, but also the prosecutor can demand jail time and substantial
fines. You need an experienced, competent attorney.
- Inglewood
- Amobi Law Office:
If you’ve been accused or arrested, you cannot afford second-rate legal representation! Whatever the circumstances of your particular case, it is important to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who can defend you against serious allegations, and explain all of your legal options.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Miranda Rights
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney and for an attorney to be present during questioning.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
(The courts have ruled that the warning must be "meaningful", so it is usually required that the suspect be asked if he understands his rights)
For Misdemeanor or Felony Offenses that go to trial
In a criminal trial, a jury listens and examines the evidence to decide whether, “beyond a reasonable doubt,” the defendant committed the crime(s) in question. In a trial the prosecution has the burden of proving to the judge or jury that the defendant committed the offense(s) in the hope of obtain a “guilty” verdict and a conviction of the defendant. A trial also represents the defense’s chance to refute the prosecution’s evidence, and to offer its own in some cases. After both sides have presented their evidence and made their arguments, the jury considers as a group whether to find the defendant guilty or not guilty of the crime(s) charged. (Note: Although a trial is the most high-profile phase of criminal justice process, the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved well before trial – through guilty or no contest pleas, plea bargains, or dismissal of charges.)
Sentencing
After a person is convicted of a crime, whether through a guilty pleas, plea bargain, or jury verdict, the appropriate legal punishment is determined at the sentencing phase. A number of different kinds of punishment may be imposed on a convicted criminal defendant, including:
* Fines;
* Incarceration in jail (shorter-term);
* Incarceration in prison (longer-term)
* Probation (with or without custody time);
* A suspended sentence, which takes effect if conditions such as probation are violated;
* Payment of restitution to the crime victim;
* Community service or Caltrans or Graffiti Removal;
* Drug and alcohol rehabilitation
For misdemeanors and infractions, sentencing often takes place immediately after conviction or when a defendant has plead guilty In more complex criminal cases, such as those involving serious felonies, the sentencing judge usually receives input from the prosecutor, the defense and the probation department (which prepare recommendations in a “pre-plea report or post conviction report”).
The sentencing judge will also consider punishments and sentencing ranges identified in applicable criminal statutes, as well as a number of case-specific factors, including:
* The defendant’s criminal history, or lack thereof;
* The nature of the crime, the manner in which it was committed, and the impact on victims, i.e. whether injuries resulted;
* The defendant’s personal, economic, and social circumstances; and
* Regret or remorse expressed by the defendant.
I have been arrested for a misdemeanor offense…what will happen on the first court date?
A Misdemeanor is an offense less serious than a felony, punishable up to a fine of $1,000.00 and/or a maximum of one year in jail.
- Irvine
- Irwindale
- King City
- Kitchin, Bruce:
Business
Criminal
Family Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate
- Lafayette
- Pedder, Hesseltine, Walker & Toth:
* DUI (sometimes called drunk driving or DWI/OWI), and consequently facing a lengthy driver's license suspension in addition to other serious penalties
* Possession, sale and other drug crimes involving marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs or other illegal substances
* Domestic violence, violation of a restraining order, assault or another violent crime
* Theft, burglary, shoplifting and other property crimes
* A range of other misdemeanor and felony offenses
- Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Nigel, La Habra, Lakeport, LaMesa
- Livermore
- Lodi
- Sollitt, Mark:
For over 22 years, drunk driving laws have been getting tougher and tougher. In virtually every state, the legislative branch ANNUALLY passes new laws, or increases punishment for existing laws. Why? It is due to the relentless pursuit of "prohibition" by MADD in our state legislatures each year. Once the legislative branch "acts" in response to the MADD pressure (now fully supported by the Federal Government through NHTSA) the trial courts and appellate courts fall in line and mete out severe punishment, as directed by the legislature. Our jails are full to capacity, with many jail cells housing three to four times the number of prisoners they were designed to accommodate. In 1995, Georgia changed its DUI laws THREE times in less than 9 months! The trend is for the laws to get more Draconian each year, and (in doing so) we lose more rights as citizens.
MUST I GIVE A TEST? When a driver is suspected of DUI/DWI/OUI/OWI, an officer is given the statutory "option" of asking that you submit to a chemical test of your breath (most common type test), blood, or urine, OR ALL THREE (in some states, like Georgia). The majority of states permit a person to REFUSE to submit to testing. In most cases, the police officer will have asked you to first perform field sobriety tests, but these field evaluations ARE NOT mandatory. In others, (e.g., South Carolina), the officer suspecting alcohol as the impairing substance can only ask for breath, barring a vehicular homicide or other extenuating circumstances. In others, (e.g., California), the officer must ask for breath, but verbally advise you that the California breath test does not provide a sample for later independent testing (by you or your legal counsel), so you can OPT for a blood test, if you so desire. Others offer you the chance to be tested "the easy way", by blowing into a breath machine, and if you try to resist, you can be PHYSICALLY wrestled to the ground, beaten, choked or even strapped to a table or gurney so that blood can be drawn from your body or urine can be extracted through a catheter inserted in your penis or urethra. Yes, we are talking about a garden-variety, misdemeanor DUI/DWI case in the United States of America, without serious bodily injury or death. Yes, we are talking about these unbelievable acts being LEGALLY sanctioned by some of our more pathetic appellate courts across America.
- Long Beach
- Los Alamitos
- Eagle, Rondee:
* Handling All Misdemeanor & Felonies
* Drunk Driving
* DMV Hearings
* Drug Charges
* Assault & Battery
* Domestic Violence
* Vehicle Code Violations
* Homicide
* Probation Violation - Theft
* Juvenile Matters
* Failure to Appear
* Burglary
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Lower Lake
- Steve Tulanian: CLEAR
YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD (Expungement) In many cases, an individual
convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense may be entitled to have
the conviction expunged from his or her criminal record. Pursuant to
Penal Code section 1203.4, a person convicted of a criminal offense may
obtain a court order which has the effect of changing a guilty plea or
conviction to a not guilty plea and the conviction then can be reduced
to a misdemeanor offense and dismissed. Misdemeanor offenses may be
dismissed. If a person has successfully completed probation, an
expungement may be possible. This order may or may not affect firearm
rights.
- Jackson
- Marin & Sonoma Counties:
- Blalock & Associates:
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in
California, you will lose your license. If you do not act within the
first 10 days.
- Marina Del Ray
- Russo, Fred:
CRIMINAL DEFENSE FOR
• DUI
• DMV CASES
• FELONY
• MISDEMEANOR
• DRUGS
• WEAPONS CHARGES
• THEFT
... and All Other Criminal Matters.
- Vieira Trial Law:
If you have been accused of a crime / felony / serious misdemeanor and are in need of representation from a skilled criminal law attorney who has experience you can trust.
- Robin Yanes:
In today's legal environment, matching your needs with the correct firm
is crucial to the successful outcome of your legal matters. Like so
many other areas, in law, the pace of change can be overwhelming.
- Martinez
- Roberta Brooks:
• Have you been charged with drunk driving in California?
• Do you want to get your license back?
• Are you looking for an aggressive DUI/DWI attorney?
The consequences for drunk driving in California can be severe. In addition to insurance points and losing you license, you could face significant jail time. If you were in an accident while driving drunk, the stakes are particularly high.
- Semansky Law Firm:
Any improper handling of a DUI arrest could lead to the complete dismissal of a case.
- Marysville
- Roberto Marquez:
How do I get a "finding of factual innocence?"
If you were arrested and no charges were filed against you, or you were
charged but you were not convicted and the case against you was
dismissed, or if you were acquitted after a trial, you can ask the
court for what is known as "a finding of factual innocence." If the
court makes this finding, you can truthfully answer that the arrest
never happened.
- Merced
- Smith, Hayden:
If you have been arrested for drunk driving on Highway 152, I-5 or one of California's many highways, you need a skilled attorney to protect your driving privileges. There are a number of important questions in DUI/DWI cases that must be addressed:
* Was the initial stop constitutional?
* Did the officer have reasonable cause to stop you?
* Was the Breathalyzer result accurate?
* Were you actually impaired?
- Alonso Law Firm: Facing criminal charges is a frightening
and frustrating experience. Even misdemeanor charges can result in
serious penalties, including: A Criminal Record For You Large Fines
Lengthy Probation Jail Time
- Mill Valley
- Manton Selby:
Most people think of a DUI as a criminal matter. However, California DUI laws involve two simultaneous legal proceedings, one criminal and one civil. The civil case determines what should happen to the driving privileges of a person charged with a DUI. The criminal case, on the other hand, determines whether the driver will be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, including large fines, jail time, and the installation of a breathalyzer ignition switch.
- Burglin Law Office:
Delays in defending your case can seriously hurt you.
- Mission Valley, Mountain View, Monteray, Moreno Valley, Mountain View DUI Lawyers
- Murietta
- Napa
- Needles
- Yates, Felicia:
Criminal Family Civil
- Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
- Norwalk
- Oakland, Ojai, Orange, Palm Desert, Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Petaluma
- Ronald Cassells:
Every client's case hasˆˆ‘unique concerns and requirements.
- Piedmont
- Lucke, William:
* Construction defect cases and construction contract disputes
* Auto dealer fraud
* Bad faith insurance claims after denial of auto insurance, homeowners' insurance, and property damage insurance claims
* Property disputes, involving slide damage, flooding, toxic substance, and environmental hazards
* Criminal defense of drunk driving/DUI/DWI charges.
- Pittsburg
- Placentia
- Placerville
- Playa Del Ray
- Pleasanton
- Pomona
- Bestard, Antonio: Many states have "enhanced penalty BAC
level" laws that impose harsher penalties for drivers with BAC levels
at or above the state's enhanced penalty standards. These laws
typically apply to drivers with a particularly high BAC, ranging from
.15% to .20%. In addition, all states have "zero tolerance" laws that
penalize drivers under age 21 for driving with any trace of alcohol in
their systems. Criminal Law Drug Crimes
Homicides Misdemeanors
Sexual Assault Domestic Violence
Driving While Intoxicated Felonies
Juvenile Law Parole and Probation
Traffic Violations
- Rafael
- Belletto Law Office:
Pleas to DUI can be done in letter form, guilty pleas can also be executed by the client and attorney presents it to court. This avoids embarassment and missing work...
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Palos Verdes, Redding, Redwood City DUI Lawyers
- Redondo Beach
- Frank Rorie:
Driving with a suspended or revoked license
Felony Hit-and-Run
Reckless Driving
- Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
- Rosamond
- Olaf
Landsgaard:
Whether one drinks beer, ale, or not at all, be warned -generally two
drinks in any one hour period puts you in the danger area for a DUI
arrest if stopped by a police officer (this varies according to weight
of the person and alcoholic content of the beverage). In fact, an
activist California Supreme Court recently legislated a new law (People
v. Bransford) making it unlawful for breath alcohol to exceed a level
of .08%
- Roseville
- Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Bernandino, San Bernardo, San Clemente DUI Lawyers
- San Diego
- A-B A-B
A-B
A-B
A-B
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- C-D
C-D
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- E-G
- E-G
- H
- K-M
- N-P
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- S-Z
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- San Dimas
- Paul Antill:
defending driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while
intoxicated (DWI) charges is tough in California. Special interest
groups have applied pressure to lawmakers, who have made it so that
drunk driving charges carry severe punishments. But there is always
something that a skilled DUI lawyer can do to help you avoid jail time
and either keep your license or get it back as soon as possible.
- San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
- San Gabriel
- San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
- San Leandro, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo DUI Lawyers
- San Pedro
- Larkin, Peter:
Have you suddenly found yourself on the wrong side of the law? Are you struggling with a juvenile, assault, or white-collar crime? Perhaps it’s something more serious like homicide, sex offenses, or narcotics?
- San Rafael
- Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa DUI Lawyers
- Saugus
- Sausalito
- Seal Beach, Sebastapol, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Sonora, Soquel DUI Attorneys
- Sierra Madre
- Peter Beiner:
If you have been charged with a California DUI, do not delay in seeking
a good DUI defense lawyer for your DUI/DMV defense, as it may result in
the sentencing of jail time, heavy monetary fines, mandatory treatment
classes, vehicle impoundment, the loss of your driver license privileges
and your eligibility to obtain motor vehicle insurance. These are just a
few of the punishments utilized by the criminal courts and the
California DMV. For most people, going to jail, losing the legal ability
to drive and paying fines in excess of $1000 is not an option.
- Sonoma
- Mittleman & Pritel:
DUI / DWI – Why Do I Need An Attorney?
Laws regarding blood alcohol level have become stricter – you may have a glass of wine with dinner and find yourself arrested for drunk driving, facing a possible license suspension.
It is true that some people are stopped without proper authority. It is true that sobriety tests are not always accurate. It is true that many people have been arrested because of inaccurate intoxilyzer readings. None of this will matter, though, if you do not have a skilled criminal defense lawyer who understands how to challenge evidence and how to refute DUI charges.
If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you have ten (10) days to schedule an administrative hearing with the DMV. You must also request a stay of your license suspension when you contact the DMV to schedule your administrative hearing. If you fail to do so, you could lose your license for four (4) months or more.
- Southern California
- Wallin & Klarich: If
you have been arrested for DUI, you will have to deal with both the
criminal justice system and the DMV.
Indeed, you must contact a lawyer immediately so that the attorney can
request an Admin Per Se hearing from the DMV. This must be done within
ten days of your arrest in order to protect your right to a hearing so
that your driving privilege is not suspended for four months.
These matters are difficult, but the can be successfully defended both
in court and at the DMV.
- South Lake Tahoe
- Morgenstern, Jordan:
Flashing lights in
the rear-view mirror, the jarring sound of a police
siren, the sickening realization that you are being
pulled over—this experience is bad enough for any
reason, but for a driver who has been drinking…it's
a nightmare. If this has happened to you, one thing
you can do that will virtually guarantee the
nightmare gets worse is to hire a DUI / DWI defense
attorney who does not understand the science of DUI
/ DWI and the impact it can have in these cases.
Challenging the prosecution's evidence in a DUI / DWI case requires knowledge, trial skills, and creativity.
- South Pasadena
- Gregg Eichler:
An arrest is a terrible and frightening experience. Your well being,
finances, job, family, and even your personal freedom are on the line.
It is important that your case be handled correctly by an experienced
and caring attorney. The district attorney will be arguing for your
conviction---who is going to fight for you?
- South San Francisco
- Stockton
- Studio City
- Suisun
- Russo & Prince:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Sunnyvale
- Tarzana
- Hughson & Associates:
A DUI arrest is actually two individual cases in the form of one
driving under the influence charge. The first is the criminal case, and
the second and less familiar, is the Department of Motor Vehicle
Administrative Per Se suspension/revocation. The criminal charges are
governed by criminal law while the Department of Motor Vehicles
administration per se suspension/revocation are governed by
administrative and civil law.
- Tehachapi
- Temecula
- Thousand Oaks
- Torrance
Torrance
Torrance
Torrance
Torrance
Torrance
- Truckee
- Tustin
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- Upland
- Vallejo
- Van Nuys
- Valencia
- Kann, Daniel:
DUI / CRIMINAL LAW
• FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS
• DRUNK DRIVING / DUI DEFENSE
• TRAFFIC TICKETS
• DMV HEARINGS
• ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE
• DRUG CASES / POSSESSION AND SALES
• DRUG DIVERSION/ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
• ASSAULT / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• THEFT / FRAUD
• JUVENILE MATTERS
• GANG CASES
• THREE STRIKES CASES
• PROBATION VIOLATIONS
• EXPUNGEMENTS
• SEX OFFENSES
• HOMICIDE/MANSLAUGHTER
• JURY TRIALS AND NEGOTIATED PLEAS
- Ventura
- Victorville
- Walnut
- O'Malley & McKenna:
In California, drunk driving charges are known as “driving under the
influence,” or DUI. There is technically no “driving while intoxicated”
or “DWI” charge. Adults can get a DUI for showing a blood alcohol
content (BAC) of .08 or above.
This regulation may seem straightforward, however once the police
determine that you have a .08 or above BAC, how reliable is that
measurement? Breathalyzer readings are often wrong.
- Visalia, Vista, Walnut Creek, Westminster, Whittier, Willits, Woodland Hills DUI Lawyers
- Yreka
- William Duncan:
If I am sentenced to ’ˆˆ†x’ˆˆ days, do I have to serve all
’ˆˆ†x’ˆˆ days? ’ Generally not. Normally, if a person is
sentenced to county jail time, he/she gets one day of good conduct
credit for each two days in jail. Thus, if a person is sentenced to
sixty (60) days in jail, he/she will have to serve only forty (40) days
in jail. However, there are situations involving prior
’ˆˆ†strikes’ˆˆ or other circumstances wherein a defendant will
earn less good conduct credit. ’
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