DUI Lawyers | Glendale Office | Serving Representing all California residents, CA
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6345 Balboa Blvd, Suite 247, Encino, CA 91316
If you need DUI help in California, contact Law Office of Gregory Rubel, a local practice in Los Angeles, for legal representation.
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1440 N Harbor Blvd, Suite 900, Fullerton, CA 92835
Contact Law Office of David Borsari for experienced DUI guidance in Los Angeles, California.
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DUI Lawyers | Rancho Cucamonga Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
8280 Utica Ave, Ste 180, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Clients needing legal solutions for DUI can connect with Law Office of Vincent B. Garcia & Associates, a local California practice.
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500 North Central Ave, Suite 610, Glendale, CA 91203
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Connect with a local Los Angeles, California firm for experienced DUI legal representation.
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633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floors, Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Getting legal representation for your DUI issue is easier than you think. Let Law Office of Ronald L. Freeman in Los Angeles, California help you today.
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DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
1429 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Law Offices of C.W. Blaylock has experience helping clients with their DUI needs in Los Angeles, California.
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DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
6464 West Sunset Blvd., Suite 1030, Los Angeles, CA 90028
DUI Lawyers | Burbank Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
1611 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
DUI Lawyers | Rancho Cucamonga Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
9327 Fairway View Pl, Suite 304, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
DUI Lawyers | Sherman Oaks Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1400, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
DUI Lawyers | Encino Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
16633 Ventura Blvd #503, Encino, CA 91436
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
12400 Wilshire Blvd, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 411, Los Angeles, CA 90028
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
1100 Glendon Ave, 17th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024
DUI Lawyers | Manhattan Beach Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite #500, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
DUI Lawyers | Riverside Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
3890 11th St, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92501
DUI Lawyers | Tustin Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
17581 Irvine Blvd., Suite 108, Tustin, CA 92780-3123
DUI Lawyers | Laguna Hills Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
22982 La Cadena Dr #239, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
DUI Lawyers | Pasadena Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
301 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101
DUI Lawyers | Laguna Beach Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
260 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
DUI Lawyers | Aliso Viejo Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
120 Vantis Drive, Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
1875 Century Park East, Suite 1900, Los Angeles, CA 90067
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90017
DUI Lawyers | Laguna Hills Office | Serving Los Angeles, CA
23152 Verdugo Dr #201, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
DUI Lawyers | Los Angeles Office
3700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 950, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Our Verification Process and CriteriaDrunk driving or driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), operating while intoxicated (OWI) or operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) is an offense that takes place when an individual operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While various states have different names for drunk driving offenses, DUI is one of the most common ways that the offenses are referred to as a whole.
While federal law largely pertains to commercial drivers (for whom the legal BAC while driving is .04 or less), state laws are generally called on when infractions of the law come into play for the average citizen. Federal DUI laws can be levied if the offender is traveling through federally-owned lands, indigenous lands or crossing state lines, but the vast majority of drunk driving charges are meted out at the state level.
Driving while under the influence or DUI is a serious matter across the nation, including in California. This criminal offense may result in a number of serious penalties such as the loss of driving privileges, fines, mandatory counseling, or jail time. However, there effects of a DUI conviction can be felt outside the courtroom as well and may cause other issues in your day to day life. Accordingly, it is important for anyone facing a DUI charge in A Los Angeles to work with a competent criminal defense attorney to protect their rights and mitigate any legal issues.
If so, it is imperative to immediately contact a A Los Angeles: DUI lawyer who knows all the defenses that may be available to you. To violate DUI law, the blood-alcohol content must be at least .08 percent, and if it is higher than .14 you can be charged with extreme DUI. Alcohol content is determined by blood, breath, or urine tests. If you refuse to take one of those tests your driver’s license is automatically suspended.
A DUI conviction is punishable by license revocation, months in jail, or years in prison for repeat offenders and stiff fines.
Drunk driving can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. First-time offenders with no aggravating factors could be looking at a misdemeanor charge in most states. Repeat offenders, or offenders who commit DUI or DWI with aggravating factors, could find themselves facing felony charges.
Aggravating factors may include, but are not limited to: committing DUI with children in the car, speeding or reckless driving while under the influence, highly elevated BAC levels while measured (.08, .15 and above) or causing a serious injury or death as a result of driving while under the influence.
Yes, in many jurisdictions it is entirely possible to be charged with drunk driving even if parked. A conviction may depend on actual proof that you operated the vehicle while intoxicated.
Further, attempted DUI is a discrete charge in many states and as such, the burden of proof to establish this particular charge is much lower than with full DUI. Regardless of the situation, it is not advised that you enter the drivers’ seat of a car with a BAC higher than the established level in your state.
While BAC can be easily measured by the use of the breathalyzer or a number of other devices, it can be more difficult to prove intoxication by a number of other drugs, including cannabis (marijuana).
Where cannabis’ active ingredient (THC) stays in a human system for a number of weeks, false positives have proven particularly difficult for state prosecutors looking to secure convictions based on allegations of intoxicated driving. Newly deployed devices seek to circumvent this problem, but the matter remains legally contested in many jurisdictions.
Field sobriety tests, body cam evidence and other metrics are currently also used to judge whether or not a driver is impaired by drugs other than alcohol. In terms of legal repercussions, DUI laws are generally broad enough to encompass all activity where a driver is intoxicated on drugs or alcohol, and the sentencing is usually severe for both.
Those found guilty of DUI or DWI for drugs other than alcohol may face additional drug-related penalties (possession, trafficking, etc.) in some jurisdictions. Diversionary programs, or mandatory drug education programs may also be part of any punishment for drunk driving.
The length of time a DUI conviction will stay on your criminal record (different from your driving record that the DMV uses) depends on the state you live in. Some states will remove a DUI from your criminal record after five years, at which point, if you are arrested and convicted for DUI again, the system will treat you as a first-time offender. In other states, this could be 10 years. Other states do not do this at all, meaning the conviction will always be on your record, unless you can expunge it. A Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer can better help you determine how long a California DUI conviction may stay on your record.
The amount of jail time you may receive at sentencing depends on a few factors. The first is the state that you live in. Some states have mandatory jail sentences (although in some it’s only a few days) for a first-time offender, while other states have no jail time for first-time offenders. Second, for each DUI conviction you receive, the odds of going to jail for a longer amount of time increase. Third, the amount of jail time you may receive can increase if there are any aggravating circumstances. One common example of an aggravating circumstance is the amount of alcohol or drugs in your system.
Many people jump to conclusions and plead guilty quickly to “move on” from the incident. However, pleading guilty to a DUI means having a criminal conviction on your record for years to come, which can have serious negative effects on your life. Instead, you should always consider discussing your case with A California criminal defense attorney before you ever make any decisions on pleading guilty.
A DUI conviction can mean spending time in jail, having to pay fines and court costs, and attending drunk driving classes or entering into rehab. It could also mean having to deal with the effects of a driver’s license suspension, which could affect your job. In short, the penalties are serious, and you should treat them seriously.
An attorney can often resolve your particular legal issue faster and better than trying to do it alone. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, while avoiding costly mistakes or procedural errors. You should seek out an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of law most relevant to your issue.
The goal of an initial consultation is to find an attorney you are comfortable working with and someone who can help you understand your options under the law. Seek to understand the relevant legal experience the attorney brings to your case. While it is not realistic to expect an attorney to resolve your legal issue during an initial consultation, you should gain a level of comfort with his/her ability to do so. A good consultation can clarify issues, raise pertinent questions and considerations for your case, and help you make an informed decision towards resolving your legal issue.
Experience. Regardless of the type of legal matter you need help with, an experienced attorney will usually be able to get you better results.
Competence. Determine an attorney’s expertise by asking about their track record for the issue you need help with resolving.
Fit. There are plenty of good attorneys out there; make sure you find one you are comfortable working with.
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