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Southern California Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Todd A. Landgren Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

California laws surrounding drunk driving and related traffic offenses are extensive and constantly changing. Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Todd A. Landgren has built a well-respected and successful practice defending those arrested and accused of drunk driving, or traffic-related crimes. He possesses both the time and the ability to provide aggressive DUI defense for clients involved in any of the following matters:

Drunk Driving:

In the State of California, it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. It is also unlawful to drive while impaired by either drugs, alcohol or a combination of both, regardless of your alcohol content.

In order to be convicted of drunk driving, the prosecution must prove that the defendant was driving or possessed actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of arrest. Evidence must show that the arresting officer had a reasonable, articulable suspicion for stopping or approaching the vehicle, or if stopped at a roadblock, that the roadblock was set up in accordance with the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

If you or someone you know in Orange County or throughout Southern California needs the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced DUI lawyer, contact Todd A. Landgren today at 866-707-9977, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation.

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DUI:

"DUI" stands for Driving Under The Influence. It is charged when someone is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance(s), to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired. It is also charged when a person's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. These are typical ways courts, without a good DUI lawyer, attempt to punish DUI offenders. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for at least 10 years; and typically results in higher insurance premiums. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment and visitation rights.

If someone was injured, even slightly, as a result of a drunken driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular manslaughter). Further, a DUI conviction will likely be raised to a felony if it is the driver's fourth DUI offense or the driver has had a prior felony DUI offense within 10 years of the new charge. For more information, please contact California DUI Attorney Todd A. Landgren.

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Driving with a Suspended License:

Driving with a suspended or revoked license in California is considered a crime and can result in very heavy fines (over $1000) and mandatory jail time. Recent changes in the law require the installation of a “breath machine” in your car in order to drive the vehicle. The penalties are typically heaviest if the license suspension or revocation was the result of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).

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Driver's License Suspension or Revocation:

Typically, a driver's license will not be suspended or revoked for one or even two traffic tickets resulting from a moving violation such as speeding, running a stoplight or stop sign. However, DUI conviction is two points, and if there are other moving violations on a person’s record, a suspension may result from “too many points”. It is important that the attorney minimize the number of points in resolving DUI charges. If the DUI offense is reckless and/or if the driver has a high blood alcohol level or has had previous convictions for moving violations in the past, his or her license may be revoked or suspended. If the driver is charged with drunk driving with injury, reckless driving, or is involved in a hit-and-run, the defendant's license may be suspended for a year or more.

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Other Traffic Crimes:

Traffic and other minor crimes are specifically addressed in state statutes. There is an entire body of law that regulates the operation of motor vehicles on the streets and highways that can be difficult to interpret and apply. Many of these violations, such a littering, open container and vandalism result in mandatory license suspensions. It is important to contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer if you have been charged with any offense that may result in license suspension. To learn more about traffic related criminal charges, contact Southern California drunk driving Attorney Todd A. Landgren.

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