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Attorney Offices by Municipality

  1. Multiple Locations
    1. DUI Help: Listings by county.
    2. Lawrence Taylor: 5-attorney firm handling DUI defense exclusively, with offices in Long Beach, Irvine, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills and Carlsbad.
  2. Jackson
  3. LakePort
    1. Gregorian, Ana: Criminal DefenseFamily Law Juvenile/Dependency Social Security/Disability
    2. Major, Tibor: Personal Injury Auto Accidents Motorcycle/Bicycle Accidents Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Aircraft Accidents Dog Bites Wrongful Death Construction Accidents Premise Liability Defective Products Criminal Defense Felonies and Misdemeanors
  4. Lake Isabela
    1. Ritchie, Robert: When the stakes are high and you're facing criminal charges, you need an experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer who is available to take your case quickly and confidently, who will go the extra mile to thoroughly investigate your case, and who gets the best possible result in or out of court. The State of California has a team of attorneys who are preparing a case against you. In order to preserve your rights and obtain the best result, you need an attorney who understands the prosecution's strategies and the police officers special DUI training. Remember, you are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, however, punishment for DUI can be severe. For example, administrative driver's license suspensions, jail time, fines, court cost, license surcharges, interlock devices.
  5. Lancaster
    1. Fox, Steve: Criminal Law Misdemeanors Felonies
    2. Bates, James: If you're being charged with a DUI, don't attempt to fight the battle alone. If you wait too long you may lose your rights. Example: You must call the DMV within 10 days to obtain a lecense hearing.
  6. Lompoc
    1. Brooks & Ames: DWI and DUI All states have laws against driving intoxicated, which vary by state. Legal intoxication is defined as a certain level of blood alcohol content (BAC), usually measurable at .10 or .08 percent. States that use the lower .08 BAC to define intoxication are eligible for more federal assistance, and therefore, there is a trend toward lowering the BAC limit. State laws impose penalites on drunk drivers, which range from paying fines to incarceration and loss of vehicle and driving privileges. In general, repeat offenders or offenders with a high BAC level are subject to more severe penalties. Some states have alternative sentencing programs, allowing offenders to obtain treatment and/or operate a vehicle with an ignition locking system. Laws against drunk driving usually apply with equal force to driving under the influence of any intoxicating substance. The yearly estimated costs of driving under the influence (DUI) accidents total many billions of dollars. Within the past decade, nationwide advertising campaigns by citizen activist groups have raised public awareness, and made the public less tolerant of the destruction created by drunk drivers. Public lobbying efforts, along with federal monetary incentives, have led state legislatures to enact new drunk driving laws that impose strict penalties on DUI offenders. Some of the laws passed are designed to punish the offender, and others are intended as remedial. Remedial civil sanctions are not characterized as punishment and can be imposed in addition to criminal penalties without invoking the Double Jeopardy Clause's protection against multiple punishments. The distinction may become blurred, for instance, in the case of administrative license suspensions (ALS). While some argue ALS is punishment, others argue that statutory provisions intending to remove a possibly dangerous driver from the highway serve a remedial purpose of removing the evil of dangerous, intoxicated drivers. ALS statutes have been historically viewed as remedial, because they revoke a privilege voluntarily granted and not a
    2. McCullough, William: The term criminal law, sometimes called penal law, refers to any of various bodies of rules in different jurisdictions whose common characteristic is the potential for unique and often severe impositions as punishment for failure to comply. Criminal punishment, depending on the offense and jurisdiction, may include execution, loss of liberty, government supervision (parole or probation), or fines. There are some archetypal crimes, like murder, but the acts that are forbidden are not wholly consistent between different criminal codes, and even within a particular code lines may be blurred as civil infractions may give rise also to criminal consequences. Criminal law typically is enforced by the government, unlike the civil law, which may be enforced by private parties.
  7. Madera
  8. Mamoth Lakes
    1. Hankel, Therese: Appellate Practice Civil Litigation CondominiumHomeowners Association Criminal Defense Drunk Driving
  9. Manhatten Beach:
    1. Hallet, James: Criminal Defense
  10. Marin & Sonoma Counties:
    1. 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.
  11. Marina Del Ray
  12. Martinez
    1. Costanza, Angelo: Criminal defense and DUI cases
    2. 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.
    3. Semansky Law Firm: Any improper handling of a DUI arrest could lead to the complete dismissal of a case.
  13. Marysville
    1. 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.
  14. Merced
  15. Mill Valley
    1. Schwartzbach, Gerald: Criminal Defense General Civil Litigation, Including Personal Injury Cases
    2. 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.
  16. Mission Valley, Mountain View, Monteray, Moreno Valley, Mountain View DUI Lawyers
  17. Murietta
  18. Napa
  19. Needles
    1. Yates, Felicia: Criminal Family Civil
  20. Nevada City
  21. Newport Beach Newport Beach Newport Beach Newport Beach Newport Beach Newport Beach
  22. Norwalk
  23. Novato
    1. McNally, Thomas: criminal law
  24. Oakhurst
    1. Linn & Blate: General Legal Practice Personal Injury Civil Trial Law Real Estate Law Family Law Business Law Criminal Law Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills Environmental Law
  25. Oakland, Ojai, Orange, Palm Desert, Palo Alto
  26. Pasadena
  27. Paso Robles
    1. Kocs, Frank: DRUG OFFENSES DUI/DWI ASSAULT/BATTERY WEAPONS OFFENSES BURGLARY/ROBBERY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROBATION VIOLATIONS MOLESTATION THEFT/FRAUD EMBEZZLEMENT DMV HEARINGS SEARCH & SEIZURES STATE CASES ACCEPTED WITHIN CA FEDERAL CASES ACCEPTED WITHIN U.S. JUVENILE OFFENSES BAIL
    2. Gamble, William: Criminal Law • Federal cases accepted anywhere. • State case anywhere in California. Felony and Misdemeanors of Every Kind • Driving under the influence (DUI) • Drug cases • Spousal abuse • DMV Hearings (License) • Motions (Suppress evidence, Miranda, etc.) • Sentencing and jail option programs Personal Injury • Auto accidents • Bicycle accidents • Motorcycle accidents • Airplane accidents • Trip and fall • Defective product liability • Police brutality Wrongful Death Elder Abuse Aviation Law • Crashes • FAA licensing Employment Law • Sexual harassment • Discrimination • Public policy violations Family Law • Dissolution • Custody • Child support • Spousal support Contempt Violations Business Law - Litigation Probate • Large estates General Law
  28. Penn Valley
    1. Dwyer, Patrick: General corporate and partnership law (corporations, LLCs, non-profits, partnerships);* Intellectual Property (technology licensing, copyrights, trademarks and patent analysis);* Appellate practice* Business negotiations and contracts of all types (domestic and international);* Civil litigation.With additional experience in:* Real estate;* Constitutional law;* Employment law;* Securities; and * Criminal defense
  29. Petaluma
    1. Skipper, Marriene: Family Law - DivorceChild Support - Establish or Modify Spousal Support - Establish or Modify Marriage Settlement Agreements Pre- or Ante- Nuptial AgreementsDomestic Partnerships PaternityGrandparent Rights Personal InjuryCar AccidentsSlip and Fall With offices throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. We pave your road to resolution Criminal - Limited Cases DUI Possession of Illegal Substances Assault/BatteryPetty TheftTrafficConstructionContractsConstruction Defect - Plaintiff or DefenseGeneral Civil Litigation
    2. Ronald Cassells: Every client's case hasˆˆ‘unique concerns and requirements.
  30. Piedmont
    1. 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.
  31. Pismo Beach
    1. Floyd, Skeren & Kelly: DUI and Drunk Driving Cases
  32. Pittsburg
  33. Placentia
  34. Placerville
  35. Playa Del Ray
  36. Pleasanton
  37. Point Richmond
    1. Tully & /Weiss: Arson Assault and Battery Burglary DMV Hearings Domestic Violence DUI's Drug offenses: Distribution/Manufacturing Possession Sales Trafficking Homicide Juvenile Crimes Larceny Manslaughter Probation Violations Sexual Assault Theft/Petty Theft White Collar Crimes: Bribery Embezzlement Extortion Fraud Racketeering Vandalism
  38. Pomona
  39. Rafael
    1. 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...
  40. Rancho Cucamonga
  41. Rancho Mirage
    1. Cordle, Darryl: CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Felony, Misdemeanor, DWI & DV Defense, DMV Hearings
  42. Rancho Palos Verdes, Redding, Redwood City DUI Lawyers
  43. Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside
  44. Rosamond
    1. Landsgaard, Olaf : 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%
  45. Roseville
  46. Rowland Heights
    1. Wang, James: Real Estate Litigation, Business Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, and Criminal Defense
  47. Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento
  48. Salinas
  49. San Bernandino, San Bernardo, San Clemente DUI Lawyers
  50. San Diego:

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  51. San Dimas
    1. Abner, Ed: California DUI Attorney Here in the state of California you can be arrested for a DUI if you are found to be driving a vehicle with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of .08 or more, or .04 or more while driving a commercial vehicle. In addition, you can also be charged with a DUI if you are found to be under the influence of drugs while operating a vehicle. Why Hire a DUI Attorney A DUI arrest can be a very frightning experience that can lead to jail time, hefty fines, and vehicle impoundment. Your licence can be suspended or revoked, and the judge may order a IID (Ignition Interlock Device) to be installed in your car. This is why it is in your best interest to hire a DUI lawyer who will fight for your rights.
    2. 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.
  52. San Fernando
    1. Calabria, Donald: Encino DUI Attorney Have you been arrested for DUI? Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. If you are an adult, you can be charged with DUI if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or greater. Drivers under the age of 21 can be charged with DUI with a BAC of 0.01% or higher. DUI penalties will vary depending on the circumstances. They can include: Probation Incarceration Fines Restitution Court-ordered alcohol or drug treatment Community service Vehicle impoundment Driver's license suspension Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device Increased insurance rates DMV points If you have been charged with DUI, multiple DUI, felony DUI, or underage DUI contact an Encino DUI lawyer for legal advice regarding your case. A qualified attorney can explain the laws that pertain to your arrest, as well as your defense options. DUI Lawyer in Encino When you are issued a driver's license, it is implied that you have given consent to have your breath, blood or urine tested if you are arrested for DUI. If your DUI test results show that you are above the legal limit for alcohol consumption, the prosecution will use the findings as evidence in your case. Test results are not irrefutable, and are often challenged based on any number of factors, including improper testing procedures and the use of poorly maintained equipment.
    2. Naderi & Weinreib: First DUI Misdemeanor Punishments – Punishments for a first misdemeanor DUI conviction may include: Informal probation for 3 to 5 years (this is probation by the court. You are not required to report to a probation officer) Up to six months in county jail Between $390-$1000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Community service or Caltrans A 3 or 9 month alcohol education program, depending on your BAC. The 9 month program is generally ordered in cases of a .20 or greater BAC. A 6 to 10 month driver’s license suspension, however, first time DUI offenders are immediately eligible for a restricted driver’s license. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV. Second DUI Misdemeanor Punishments – Punishments for a second misdemeanor DUI conviction can include: Informal probation for 3 to 5 years (this is probation by the court. You are not required to report to a probation officer) A minimum of 96 hours to up to 1 year in county jail Between $390-$1000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Community service or Caltrans An 18 or 30 month alcohol education program, depending on your BAC A 2 year driver’s license suspension, however, second time DUI offenders may typically obtain a restricted license after serving only 90 days of this suspension upon installation of an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV. Third DUI Misdemeanor Punishments – Punishments for a third misdemeanor DUI can include: Informal probation for 3 to 5 years (this means you are on probation by the court and do not have to check in with a probation officer) A minimum of 120 days to up to one 1 year in county jail Between $390-$1000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Community service or Caltrans An 18 month alcohol education program, and in some cases a 30 month program. A 3 year driver’s license suspension, however, third time DUI offenders may typically obtain a restricted license after serving only 180 days of this suspension upon installation of an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV. Designation as a Habitual Traffic Offender by the DMV. Fourth DUI Misdemeanor Punishments – Punishments for a fourth misdemeanor DUI conviction can include (NOTE: in most cases a fourth DUI is charged as a felony and is subject to felony DUI punishments): Informal probation for 3 to 5 years (this is probation by the court. You are not required to report to a probation officer) A minimum of 180 days to up to 1 year in county jail Between $390-$1000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Community service or Caltrans A 18 month alcohol education program, and in some cases a 30 month program A 4 year driver’s license suspension, however, a restricted license may typically be obtained after only 12 months of this suspension upon proof of completion of 12 months of the alcohol program and installation of an ignition interlock device. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV. Designation as a Habitual Traffic Offender by the DMV. California DUI Schools Anyone convicted of a DUI, and certain people convicted of the reduced charge of a Wet Reckless, must enroll in a DUI school within 21 days of sentencing, and complete DUI school within the time period ordered by the Court. DUI School varies in length depending on the severity of the DUI conviction. There are four basic DUI programs offered in California. 3 Month First DUI Offender Program – This is the most common DUI school for a first time DUI conviction with a BAC of less than .20%. 9 Month First DUI Offender Program – If a first time offender has a BAC of .20% or greater; a refusal; or a wet reckless conviction with a prior wet reckless or DUI conviction within 10 years, the court will typically require a 9 month first offender program. 18 Month Second, Third and Fourth DUI Offender Program – The 18 month program is the minimum program required for second, third and fourth time DUI offenders. 30 Month Multiple DUI Offender Program – The 30 month program may, in some cases, be imposed against second, third and fourth time DUI offenders. Proof of completion of a DUI Program is required to regain full driving privileges. You must show proof of completion of your DUI Program to both the Court and the DMV to regain an unrestricted license to drive in California. Finding a DUI School in your area The following website contains a list of some local DUI Schools. http://www.adp.ca.gov/Criminal_Justice/DUI/pdf/DUI_dir.pdf California Vehicle Code Section 23153 California Vehicle Code § 23153, commonly referred to as “DUI with Injury”, is typically charged in cases of DUI causing injury to another person. VC § 23153 is a “wobbler,” meaning that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The prosecutor will make this decision based on the particular circumstances of the case, such as your Blood Alcohol Concentration (“BAC”), seriousness of the injuries, and prior criminal history, particularly any prior DUI convictions. What The Prosecutor Must Prove To Convict You Under VC Section 23153 A finding of guilt under VC § 23153 requires the prosecutor to prove the following: You drove while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol; While driving you broke a law – in addition to driving under the influence – such as speeding, or you acted in a negligent manner while driving; and Your unlawful act or negligence caused the injury to another person. This means that even if you were DUI and acted negligently, you cannot be convicted under VC § 23153 if you did not cause the injury. For example, if the injured party ran a red light and hit you it is unlikely that you caused the accident and injury even if you were DUI Defenses To DUI Charges Under California Vehicle Code Section 23153 Like a non-injury DUI charge under Vehicle Code § 23152, there are many potential defenses to a charge of “DUI with Injury” under VC Section 23153. The Weinrieb Law Firm will conduct a detailed, individualized analysis of your case to determine every possible defense to your DUI with Injury charge. Potential defenses to a DUI with Injury charge including the following: Defenses available in a non-injury DUI prosecution under Vehicle Code § 23152. No causation – Because a conviction under VC § 23153 requires proof that you caused the injury to another person, evidence that you did not cause the accident and injury, even if you were DUI, is critical to overcoming a VC § 23153 charge. Proof that you did not cause the accident or injury may require significant investigation into the accident and support by an accident reconstruction expert. Punishment, Penalties and Sentences For Convictions Under California Vehicle Code Section 23153 Punishment for violating VC § 23153 significantly depends on if the crime is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Potential punishments for misdemeanor or felony VC § 23153 convictions are as follows: Misdemeanor DUI with Injury Punishments for a misdemeanor DUI with Injury can include: Informal probation for 3 to 5 years (this is probation by the court. You are not required to report to a probation officer) 5 days to 1 year in county jail Between $390-$1000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Community service or Caltrans A 3 or 6 month alcohol education program, depending on your BAC. A 1 year driver’s license suspension. This action on your driver’s license may be separate from any action on your driver’s license taken by the DMV. Restitution to any injured parties Felony DUI with Injury Punishments for Felony DUI with Injury can include: 30 days to 1 year in county jail 16 months to 4 years in state prison, plus the following potential prison enhancements: 3 to 6 years if any victim suffers great bodily injury 3 years for inflicting great bodily if the defendant has four or more prior DUI convictions. 1 additional year for each additional person that suffers any injury, up to a maximum of 3 years. A “strike” on your criminal record under California’s Three Strikes Law if anyone other than you suffers great bodily injury Between $1,015-$5,000 in fines, plus mandatory court ordered penalty assessments Habitual Traffic Offender status for three years 5 year California driver’s license revocation. This license suspension may be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction by the DMV. Restitution to any injured parties There are often strong options to defend DUI charges, and with a thorough review of the evidence against you, the legal team can advise you what strategy can be implemented. It is vital that you act quickly, as you will likely have your license suspended if you do not contact the firm and set up the DMV hearing, and handling the arraignment on a DUI charge without legal counsel is a dangerous matter.
    3. Hilland, Donald: What should I do if I'm stopped for DUI? · Politely decline to answer questions without an attorney (only incriminating answers will be in the police report). · Decline to take any field sobriety tests (not required by law and rarely helps you). · Unless you are under 21, decline to take any handheld breath test not required by law. · Agree to take a required "evidentiary" breath test (blood test if confident you are under .08%). · Make sure you or your lawyer calls the DMV within 10 days to demand a hearing to contest your license suspension. Se Hablo Espanol If you've been charged with a crime, any statements you make could be used against you later in court. So DON'T MAKE ANY STATEMENTS! Insist on a lawyer before any questioning. You may think that you can straighten it all out with the police if you just talk to them. You won't. You'll just hurt yourself because the police only write down the stuff that they can twist around to make you look guilty. Also they know the law, you don't! Hire an attorney and get some legal advice!
  53. San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco
  54. San Gabriel
  55. San Gorgonio
    1. McClellan & Wilson: Drunk Driving • Drug Cases • Wrongful Death Personal Injury • Auto Accidents Misdemeanors & Felonies
  56. San Joaquin
    1. Benguerel, Jacob: Crimianl Defense
  57. San Juan Capistrano
  58. San Jose San Jose San Jose San Jose San Jose San Jose
  59. San Leandro, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo DUI Lawyers
  60. San Pedro
    1. 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?
  61. San Rafael
  62. San Ramon
    1. >Kock, Arlene: Personal > Family Law Personal > DUI Defense
  63. Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana
  64. Santa Barbara
  65. Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa DUI Lawyers
  66. Sausalito
  67. Scotts Valley
    1. Dawson, Passafuime, Bowden & Martinez: Wills & Trusts Construction Law Homeowner’s Associations Land Use Guardians / Conservatorships Criminal Defense Personal Injury Business & Corporate Law Estate Planning & Administration Employment Law Public Agency Law Real Estate Law Probate
    2. McGuire, Christine: 5521 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Instantly connect to our office Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Lawyer Santa Cruz DUI Defense Lawyer DUI Defense in Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, and Monterey County, California If you live, work or have been arrested in the Santa Cruz area and you have been charged with a DUI, it is highly advisable that you speak with theSanta Cruz DUI defense attorney at The Christine McGuire Law office as soon as possible. Christine McGuire can handle your DUI case both in court and at the DMV hearing for license suspension. With more than 25 years of legal experience handling crimes cases as a prosecutor, she can undertake your DUI case. Her office is available to help clients throughout the county of Santa Cruz, as well as Santa Clara and Monterey counties. DUI Cases Being charged with a DUI is a serious matter in California. You may be charged with driving under the influence and driving with 0.08 percent blood alcohol, driving under the influence causing injury, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, evading the police and misdemeanor or felony hit and run. In addition you may be charged with driving on a suspended license and without insurance. You may be subjected to harsh penalties if you are convicted, more especially so if there has been property damage or injury to other persons. The results of a drunk driving conviction may include jail time, fines, vehicle impoundment, driver's license suspension, probation, and court-ordered drug or alcohol counseling. If you have prior convictions, you may be subjected to more severe charges and sentencing. You are given 10 days from the date of your DUI arrest to contact the DMV for a hearing regarding your license suspension.
  68. Seal Beach, Sebastapol, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Sonora, Soquel DUI Attorneys
  69. Sierra Madre
    1. 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.
  70. Sonoma
    1. 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.
  71. Soquel
  72. Southern California
    1. 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.
  73. South Lake Tahoe
  74. South Pasadena
  75. South San Francisco
  76. Spring Valley
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  77. Stockton
  78. Studio City
  79. Suisun City
    1. Russo & Prince: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
  80. Sunnyvale
  81. Susanville
  82. Tarzana
    1. 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.
  83. Tehachapi
  84. Temecula
  85. Thousand Oaks
  86. Torrance Torrance Torrance Torrance Torrance Torrance
  87. Tracy
    1. Martin, Michael: DUI's If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
  88. Truckee
  89. Tulare
    1. HMS: criminal defense
  90. Tustin
  91. Ukiah
    1. Boyd, Robert: Marijuana cultivation and possession cases • Narcotics cases • Felonies • Misdemeanors • Juvenile cases
    2. DeJong, Phillip: If you are charged with DUI/DWI, you face serious consequences. In addition to heavy fines and possible jail time, you may lose your license.
  92. Universal City
    1. Rangel, Decio: Recent studies estimate that alcohol contributes to a fatality every 33 minutes in America. DUIs also cost the public billions of dollars each year in property and other damages, loss of life and reduced productivity. Drunk driving and DUI related accidents are socially scorned. Consequently, the laws have become increasingly strident. California’s z ero tolerance policies on blood alcohol content (BAC) and open containers make a DUI accusation extremely serious. If convicted of a drunk drivin g crime you face consequences such as: Incarceration Heavy fines Restitution Mandatory drug and alcohol treatment Loss of driving privileges DUI first offenses are subject to the same consequences as repeat offenses , though the penalties are more severe with each subsequent offense. Your DUI charges can be compounded by charges such as child endangerment, speeding or drug possession. The firm can also defend young people facing charges related to underage DUI. You are also subjected to field sobriety tests and breathalyzer tests if arrested for a DUI. It is a crime to refuse to submit to these the breathalyzer test if a police officer directs you to take them. Alcohol related accidents carry additional penalties and felony DUI charges if your accident includes extended property damage, serious bodily injury and fatalities. If you are arrested for drunk driving, invoke your constitutional rights to remain silent and have an attorney present. Be cooperative and surrender your license, but do not give up your rights. Contact a Manhattan Beach criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with DUI to discuss your case and how to dispute the charges against you. DUI Lawyer in Manhattan Beach You only have only ten days to protest a DUI license suspension at your DMV Hearing. Having an ex perienced drunk driving lawyer who knows how to navigate the system can make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Regardless of the circumstances of your case, you are entitled to an aggressive defense.
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  94. Upland
  95. Vacaville
  96. Vallejo
  97. Valley Springs
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  98. Van Nuys
  99. Valencia
  100. Ventura
  101. Victorville
  102. Walnut
    1. 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.
  103. Westminster
    1. Eric Sterkenburg: "DUI" stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for at least 7 years; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.
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  105. Yreka
    1. 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. ’
  106. Yucca Valley
    1. Burdick, John: When people are accused of a crime, they face the terrible possibility of going to jail. A good criminal defense lawyer can represent anyone committed with a crime to the best of his or her ability. They can negotiate with prosecutors and can often arrange for reduced charges or lesser sentencing. Criminal defense lawyers do much more than simply question witnesses in court. Criminal defense lawyers will: Formulate sentencing programs tailored to a client's specific needs, often helping defendants avoid future brushes with the criminal justice system. Provide defendants with a reality check, a knowledgeable, objective perspective on their situation and what is likely to happen should their cases go to trial. This perspective is vital for defendants trying to decide whether to accept a prosecutor's offered "plea bargain". Are familiar with important legal rules because many criminal law rules are hidden away in court interpretations of federal and state constitutions. Are familiar with local court customs and procedures that aren't written down anywhere (for example, a defense lawyer may know which prosecutor has the "real" authority to settle a case, and what kinds of arguments are likely to appeal to that prosecutor). Understand the possible "hidden costs" of pleading guilty which a self-represented person might never think about. Spend crucial time on your case. Gather information from prosecution witnesses. Hire and manage investigators, who may be able to believably impeach (contradict) prosecution witnesses who embellish or change their stories at trial. Finding a Private Criminal Defense Attorney When faced with criminal charges, trying to find the right lawyer, quickly, may feel overwhelming. People who have been recently arrested need to talk to a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The most urgent priority is often getting a lawyer to help arrange release and provide some information about what's to come in the days ahead. If a defendant has been represented by a criminal defense lawyer in the past, that is usually the lawyer to call, as long as the defendant was satisfied with the lawyer's services. If a defendant has no previous experience with criminal defense lawyers, he or she can look to Criminal Defense Lawyer. com to find and retain an experienced, committed and skilled criminal defense attorney to handle your criminal defense needs.


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