Los Angeles DUI Attorney

Aggressive Defense for Drunk Driving Cases in LA

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Los Angeles is a serious matter. Many people will automatically plead guilty, believing they have no legal options. This is far from the truth. While it may be difficult, with the help of a skilled and experienced Los Angeles DUI lawyer, you can fight the charge and take action to try to avoid the consequences of a conviction. As former district attorneys, our legal staff is well aware of the tactics used by the prosecution to prepare your case and has a keen insight into what steps to counter their charges.

Our firm can provide you with information and legal advocacy for any of the following: DUI penalties, ignition interlock device, vehicle impoundment, chemical testing, drivers' license restoration, DUI arraignment and DUI plea bargains.

Driving Under the Influence Laws in Los Angeles

In cases of DUI, a police officer or other law enforcement officer will begin the DUI process by pulling over a suspect that is believed to be driving while intoxicated. The officer will then administer field sobriety tests and breath & blood tests to determine the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). Common tests such as the walk and turn test, one-legged stand or horizontal gaze nystagmus test are given to the driver. If an officer believes that the driver has been drinking enough to have his or her abilities too impaired to operate a vehicle, the driver will be arrested on the spot. In some cases, an officer will do this for an individual with a BAC below.08% but who appears to have their abilities impaired.

Immediately following your DUI arrest, booking & bail, you are strongly advised to get in contact with a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney. It is vitally important to your future to call our law firm within a day or sooner of your arrest. With drunk driving cases, two separate hearings are held. The first of which must be scheduled within 10 days of your initial arrest, so it is important to act hastily during this time. At your DMV hearing, your case will be presented and determined whether you should keep your driving privileges at the current time. Without this administrative hearing, your driver's license will automatically be suspended.

After the DMV hearing concludes, you and your Los Angeles DUI lawyer will construct an aggressive defense for your criminal court proceeding. At this, a judge oversees all cases relating to DUI, including multiple DUI, underage DUI, out of state DUI, CDL DUI, DUI with injury, DUI & drugs, felony DUI, first time DUI, second DUI, third DUI, fourth DUI, motorcycle DUI, BUI, leaving the scene, hit & run and vehicular manslaughter. When working with a law firm well-versed in criminal and DUI law, your lawyer will thoroughly investigate your case to determine if your arrest was the result of an unlawful police stop or sobriety checkpoint. Additionally, your legal representation will be at your side from any DUI pre-trial motions or preliminary hearings to the DUI trial and sentencing to any appeals or DUI expungement that is necessary.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer

There are many DUI defenses that a skilled and aggressive legal team can bring to your case. Each step of the case that was built against you involves possible errors that might have been made by law enforcement. From the police stop all the way to your arrest, there are set practices that must be followed by officers in order for their evidence to apply. Was your police stop warranted? Did the person who tested your breath have the proper training? Was the breathalyzer apparatus used properly maintained? There are numerous factors that can affect the outcome of your case. Each step offers us the opportunity of challenging the evidence and possibly having your charges reduced or dismissed.

Having helped numerous clients over the years, we know exactly what steps to take to mount a compelling defense on your behalf. We provide personal attention to you throughout your case and do not refer you to an associate. Our firm has over 75 years of combined experience and our record reflects that level of expertise. We urge you to take the necessary actions to protect your future by meeting with our office to fight your charges.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer for skilled and experienced legal representative when charged with DUI.