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Camarillo DUI Lawyers

1. Mark Pachowicz: Crimes that are regarded as less serious are referred to as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor usually is punishable by a fine or by incarceration in a local jail for a period of less than one year. Prosecutors typically do not convene a grand jury to investigate or issue indictments for misdemeanor charges, although the same conduct may give rise to both felony and misdemeanor charges. Misdemeanors are usually charged by a written complaint, or "information." In some states, poor defendants are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney when charged only with a misdemeanor. The charges may be considered minor, but being accused of a misdemeanor--not to mention being convicted of one--can cause a major disruption in the life of an accused. As in any criminal case, it is essential that a defendant in a misdemeanor prosecution have zealous representation backing him or her up. A person accused of a misdemeanor should seek the help of a criminal defense attorney.
2. Mindy McQueen: Defenses to a DUI case generally fall into 3 categories: Driving, officer observations/field sobriety tests and chemical testing. Remember that 12 jurors must agree on the guilt of the accused in order to convict. A skilled DUI defense attorney is your best hope for creating doubt in these areas and rendering the prosecution's evidence an unreliable basis for the jury to return a guilty verdict.