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Every member of our team is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our DUI clients. Our California DUI lawyers prepare your case with the intention of going to trial, and we only accept a plea deal if it serves your best interests.
DUI Defense Why Hire a Lawyer?
After a DUI charge in California, you may be tempted to lose hope. However, even if the case against you seems insurmountable, there's always a chance that the dedicated California DUI lawyers at Law House can review your case and successfully fight for reduced or even dismissed charges. We understand how these charges can affect your life, and we stand ready to protect your rights. Many DUI charges are not as unbeatable as they seem. Our DUI attorneys will scrutinize the conduct of the police, the cause of the traffic stop, and other elements of your case to find any and all evidence that your DUI charge is illegitimate or that you have not been treated fairly under the law. If you have been charged, you should hire our California DUI attorneys because we:
DUI Consultation
If you have been charged with drunk driving in California, time is of the essence. In fact, there is a limited amount of time after your arrest to request a hearing to keep your license. For the best possible DUI defense, schedule a consultation with Law House today. During your consultation, our lawyers will listen to your story and ask questions about the details of your case. After gaining a full understanding of your situation, our attorneys will be able to explain how we can help you and recommend your best course of action. Don't let one unfortunate incident affect the rest of your life. Get in touch with our California DUI lawyers today by contacting us online or calling
How to Win a DUI Case
The California DUI Lawyers at Law House PC have a variety of strategies for helping our clients achieve reduced or dismissed charges in a misdemeanor or felony drunk driving case. As they investigate the details of your arrest, our attorneys will consider several questions, including:
Was the traffic stop legal?
Police are not allowed to stop drivers for just any reason. To pull you over, an officer needs to have probable cause. Our lawyers will review the officer's account and determine whether the claim of probable cause is legitimate.
Were tests administered properly?
Field sobriety tests and chemical tests are not foolproof. Numerous errors in how tests are administered and samples are handled can lead to test results being deemed inadmissible in court. Our criminal defense lawyers have helped many clients thanks to their advanced knowledge of the legalities and science of these tests.
What to Do after Getting Charged with DUI
1. Record the Details of the Stop and Arrest The burden is on the state to prove that you committed a crime. There are many ways that our California DUI lawyers can get your charges dismissed or reduced by showing that proper protocols weren't followed, whether by law enforcement or lab technicians. As soon as you can, record the following details for our defense attorneys:
- Where were you stopped?
- What time were you stopped?
- Did the officer say why you were stopped? What information did you tell the officer?
- What types of tests were performed?
- How were they performed? Include as much detail as possible.
2. Request a DMV Hearing If you work with our defense attorneys within 10 days of your arrest, we can handle requesting your DMV hearing to extend your license privileges.
3. Contact a DUI Attorney One of the first things you or a loved one should do in any criminal defense case is to contact a law firm. Our California DUI lawyers have handled hundreds of these cases, and we will do everything we can to obtain the most favorable outcome. Contact our DUI defense law firm online to ask a question about your DUI case or request a consultation. You can also reach our DUI attorneys by phone:
DUI Penalties
First DUI
A misdemeanor first-time DUI in California with no aggravating factors (such as causing injury to others, diving with a minor in the vehicle, or having an especially high blood-alcohol content) is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, a 10-month license suspension, and other penalties.
Second DUI
A second DUI with no aggravating factors is punishable by up to a year in jail, fines of up to $1,000, two-year license suspension, and other penalties.
Third DUI
A third DUI with no aggravating factors is punishable by up to a year in jail, $1,000 or more in fines, a three-year license suspension, and other penalties.
Fourth DUI
A fourth DUI is a felony punishable by up to three years in jail, $1,000 or more in fines, revocation of your license, and other penalties.
DUI Under
Age 21
Driving with any amount of alcohol in your system under age 21 is illegal in California. Penalties include:
- Fines
- License suspension
- Vehicle impoundment
- Mandatory classes in driving safety and alcohol abuse
If you or your child is under 21 and facing DUI charges, our California DUI lawyers can provide the advocacy needed to get the charges dropped or reduced.
Increased Penalties and Fees
Habitual Offenders
Anyone convicted of DUI twice in a 12-month period is considered a habitual offender. In addition to the penalties for the fundamental DUI charges, further fines and jail time are applied.
High BAC
Having a BAC of 0.15 or higher is an aggravating factor that can increase the penalties of a DUI conviction. You can be subjected to higher fines, a longer suspension of your driver's license, and other penalties.
Surcharges
In addition to the penalty fees, defendants are also responsible for surcharges. Court costs, DMV fees, and IID costs (including installation and routine maintenance) make a DUI conviction a consequence that makes life difficult and expensive.
Reduce Your Sentence Contact Our California DUI Lawyers
In some cases, a portion of the minimum mandatory jail sentence can be suspended if the driver agrees to undergo an alcohol treatment program. With the right California DUI attorney, plea bargains are also possible. A Law House attorney can help you identify and take advantage of opportunities like this in your case to achieve the best possible outcome. Contact Law House PC online to send us a message or request a consultation. You can also reach us by phone at:
DUI Law: What Are My Rights?
What Tests Am I Required to Take?
According to the law, drivers are required to consent to take a blood, breath, saliva, or urine test when a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When a DUI arrest occurs, drivers must take these tests. Failure to do so can result in driver's license revocation.
Should I Take a Field Sobriety Test?
You don't have to submit to roadside tests, though officers may use intimidating tactics to gain consent. Whether or not they have probable cause, officers want you to take these tests to strengthen the case against you. These tests can help law enforcement gain enough evidence to establish probable cause in your arrest. There are no legal repercussions in court or at the DMV if you refuse field sobriety tests. If officers do have probable cause to arrest you for DUI (swerving, running stop signs, smelling of alcohol, having an open container), they can arrest you without a roadside test.
Should I Answer the Officer's Questions?
You don't have to answer when an officer asks you how much you've had to drink or where you have been prior to the stop. These questions can be used to build evidence against you in your case. Remain polite and decline to answer.
Many DUI charges are not as unbeatable as they seem.
Our DUI attorneys will scrutinize every single element of your case to find any and all evidence that your DUI charge is illegitimate or that you have not been treated fairly under the law.
Criminal Defense Is Essential Contact Our Law Firm Today
Contacting an attorney early is critical to obtaining a good outcome in your DUI case. Contact us online to ask a question or call us at:
