Rancho Cucamonga DUI Lawyers DUI Lawyers
Rancho Cucamonga
- Lueck, John:
DUI & Drugs
People can make mistakes, but mistakes should not follow you forever. If you have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving (DUI/DWI), the caring, experienced attorneys at Law Offices of John D. Lueck stand prepared to provide you with aggressive, respectful advocacy through every step of the criminal process.
Like most people charged with DUI/DWI, you might be afraid of what can happen. It is understandable to be nervous as you contemplate the possibility of having your driver's license temporarily suspended or permanently revoked, of attending mandatory DUI school or performing community service, or even being subject to a term of probation or time in jail. You may even be required to have a breath alcohol ignition interlock device installed in your car. DUI/DWI charges may be serious, but you do not have to face them alone.
- Cleveland & Metz:
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Negotiate "deals" with prosecutors, often arranging for reduced charges and lesser sentencing (by contrast, prosecutors may be uncooperative with self-represented defendants, or inexperienced attorneys)
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Formulate sentencing programs tailored to a client's specific need
s, often helping defendants avoid jail
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Help clients cope with the feelings of fear, embarrassment and reduced self-esteem that criminal charges tend to produce in many people
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Provide clients 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"
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Are familiar with important legal rules that people representing themselves or non-criminal attorneys would find almost impossible to locate on their own, because many criminal law rules are hidden away in court interpretations of federal and state constitutions (for example, understanding what may constitute an "unreasonable
search and seizure" often requires familiarity with a vast array of state and federal appellate court opinions)
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 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)
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Understand the possible "hidden costs" of pleading guilty
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Gather information from prosecution witnesses, who often fear people accused of crimes and therefore refuse to speak to people representing themselves, and
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Hire and manage investigators, psychologists and other "defense team" members
- Beverly Quinn:
The lawyer you choose matters.Ê Your decisionÊcould affect the outcome of your case and the course of your life.Ê You should choose an experienced, knowledgeableÊattorney who will work hardÊand fight for you.
- Michael Holmes:
Even the most responsible drivers in Southern California can find themselves facing drunk driving charges in a Criminal Court in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County. DUI (driving under the influence) charges are life altering and involve serious consequences. The consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can include losing your California license, paying heavy fines, an increase in your insurance premiums - even incarceration.
- Sal Briguglio:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Timothy Inkmann:
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment, which generally
prohibits the government from putting any person "in jeopardy of life
or limb" for the same offense twice, does not bar successive trials for
the same offense by "separate sovereigns."
- James Sprouse:
If you are involved in a Drunk Driving charge you need experience and knowledge on your side...
- Brian Skibby:
Although a person who commits a misdemeanor cannot be sent to state prison, they face anywhere from zero days to one year in county jail. Misdemeanor crimes consist of smaller type offense such as driving on a suspended license, driving under the influence and drug possession. The District AttorneyÕs Office fights just as hard on these cases as they do felonies. As a result, many people end up going to jail believing they could handle their ÒminorÓ case without hiring a lawyer.
Those who face misdemeanor charges are usually arrested and then released. They are asked to sign citations and noticed to appear in court at a later date anywhere from a month to three months later. At arraignment one is asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
The DMV is guided by the rules located in the California Vehicle Code and are rigorously followed. The DMV determines whether one can get their license restricted, revoked, suspended or placed on probation. There are different set of rules that apply to people facing the various hearings. There are hearings pertaining to those facing a lack of consciousness, who lack skill or knowledge, who have too many points and who face an administrative per se hearing for DUI allegations.
Having represented several hundred people in DMV administrative hearings, one lesson cannot be ignored. DMV hearings do not have the level of sophistication that a criminal case possesses. Many times police officers do not appear and sometimes are asked to appear and still do not. Because the DMV must prove a ÒpaperÓ case they must follow many of the rules of law. This is where technical arguments become important and experience in previously knowing whether such technical arguments will be won or else ignored. If one wins any of these types of hearings, they at the very least, are still privileged to be able to drive again. If one loses, the suspension may be a specific period of time lasting 4 months, 6 months, a year or more or indefinitely. In addition, there are complicated appeal rights if you lose on whether you want to send off a Departmental Review appeal to Sacramento or appealing your case to the courts by a Writ.
Do not be fooled into appearing on your own behalf and trying to talk your way out of a suspension. Hire an attorney who can maximize your chances to win.
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