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Los Angeles DUI Lawyers

• Bisnow, James: There are a lot of lawyers out there who simply donÕt have what it takes to get what you need.
• Sean Tabibian: There are several things that can be done to when challenging a DUI. The first of which is to set a DMV hearing within 10 days of the date of your arrest otherwise nothing can be done to save your license. Some cases rely on breath machine results while others rely on the results of a blood test. If you took a breath test you must realize that the "BA" reading could be inaccurate - very inaccurate. The machine is simply that, a machine. Have you ever heard the phrase "garbage in garbage out." If the operator was not properly trained or the machine was not properly maintained then you may have a basis to fight. If you blood was drawn in medically approved manner then it should be tested by an independent laboratory to see what result that independent lab derives. Many times the independent lab results vary widely from the results gathered by the government in their effort to convict you. Did the officer correctly perform the Field Sobriety Tests? Were you contacted by the police based on reasonable cause to suspect you were violating the law? Theses questions and many more can be asked by an attorney on your behalf and can sometimes lead to outright dismissal of cases. That is not to say that it will happen in your case, but how are you to know if you don't hire an attorney?
• Jeffrey Rubenstein: When you are arrested for DUI it is important to get quality legal representation fast!Ê Driving under the influence is a unique offense in California because many people get arrested for DUI who have never been in trouble with the law before, and never will be again.Ê The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffery K. Rubenstein will help ensure that you get out of trouble and stay out of trouble. Good people who make mistakes deserve to be treated with respect and care and not treated like criminals
• Byrne & Nixon: A company or individual who comes under criminal investigation must be able to respond immediately and intelligently so that important rights are not forfeited or waived.
• Thomas Forsyth: Being stopped and charged with DUI (driving under the influence) in California is a serious matter. Over the last decade, California lawmakers have significantly increased the penalties and fines for DUI. A conviction leaves you with a criminal record, can involve jail time, and may have adverse consequences for future employment, your drivers license, car insurance, and even immigration status. The new laws also make it a second offense if you are convicted of a prior DUI within the past ten years of the current charge. Some people think you don't need an attorney for a DUI. They say an attorney can't do much more than you could do yourself. While this may be true in some special cases, you should remember that a DUI charge puts into play all the constitutional rights you would have in any criminal matter (Probable Cause for the stop, Search and Seizure, Miranda issues and many more) that an experienced criminal attorney is trained to deal with. There may also be special investigation concerns that a lawyer is best left to handle, such as blood test results and refusal or failure to complete an alcohol test. Many DUI cases are thrown out or successfully defended on one of these issues. You also have the right to a DMV hearing regarding the status of your license, but you must request a hearing from the DMV within 10 days of your arrest. This is a very important right you need to preserve at the onset of your case. Finally, many people are simply intimidated and overwhelmed by the court process. In many cases, if you retain a lawyer, you do not need to attend the court hearings--your lawyer can appear on your behalf and negotiate for you. This option is often helpful for working people who simply can't afford to miss work or don't want to sit in court all day waiting for their case to be called.
• Robles & Tantraphol: In California, there are two ways to violate the DUI law.  The first way is based on a person's ability to drive while under the influence.  If you take drugs or drink alcohol which has caused your driving ability to become impaired you can be convicted under 23152(a) regardless of blood alcohol content (provided it is above 0%).  The second way is under 23152(b) where a person can be convicted if he or she operates a motor vehicle with .08% blood alcohol content or above regardless of how good or bad his or her driving ability.  A person can also be convicted under Vehicle Code Section 23153(a) - Driving under the influence and causing injury if you are involved in an injury automobile accident while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This offense can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor.  If there is a child in the car while driving, the prosecuting agency may also add a charge for Child Endangerment.
• Bruce Brown: Sure. You could go it alone. Then again, one time could be all it takes to change your life forever.
• Criminal Defense Associates: Being proactive in a criminal case can often make the difference between facing misdemeanor or felony charges, or whether or not any charges are filed at all!
• Mark Werksman: Californians who are found to have been driving drunk or under the influence of drugs during an auto accident in which someone died may be charged with second-degree murder. This is but one example of the way alcohol can lead to secondary convictions beyond simply a DUI charge. People of all walks of life find themselves charged with DUI.
• Kohan Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• David L. Rukstalis, Jr.:

  Driving While Intoxicated & Traffic Violations

  Even if this is your first offense, the penalties for driving under the influence (DWI) or under the influence of a controlled substance or prescribed medications can be serious. Such penalties include:

  • License suspension
  • Fines
  • Cal Trans (community service)
  • Attendance in alcohol prevention programs
  • Jail time

  You may also be charged with higher insurance premiums for a period of several years.

• Mark Beallo: A criminal defendant has a right to represent himself or herself during criminal proceedings. Self-representation is a right afforded in both state and federal criminal proceedings. The right is implied within the purview of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Self-representation is also referred to as pro se defense.
• Deep Goswami: In California you begin by being charged with Driving Under the Influence. Depending on the facts of the case, your goal is to get the DUI case reduced down to a lesser offense. The most important aspect of getting your DUI case reduced is whether or not the reduced charge is priorable in the future as a DUI. A DUI and Wet Reckless will be looked at in the future as prior convictions to enhance the punishment should you get another DUI or Wet Reckless. A Dry Reckless or an Exhibition of Speed charge is not priorable as a DUI and is what you should aim for in terms of reducing your DUI case.
• William Grayson: If you are charged with any DUI crime, you will need an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend you.
• Tony Seyfi: My Breath Test showed I was over the limit. Should I go ahead and plead guilty to D.U.I.? No. Your attorney may obtain the breath machine calibration records and results. Your blood alcohol content may turn out to be below the legal limit or on the border line considering the margin of error and the calibration errors, because the machine used may not have been properly functioning at the time your test was given or analyzed. You may need the services of a forensic toxicologist to show contradict the breath tests.