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Regardless of where you live, driving under the influence is a serious offense with serious consequences, but California drunk driving laws can be especially confusing and difficult to maneuver. The best way to approach them is to work with a lawyer that is well versed in what the laws are and what they mean for you.
Each California DUI arrest actually creates two cases: the first is a DUI criminal case, and the second is a DMV suspension case.
An arrest can result in costly fines, loss of reputation, required attendance at alcohol-education classes, increase in or cancellation of your auto insurance, and suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. In extreme cases, if you have caused major property damage or serious injury to a third party, you may be charged with a felony that carries a mandatory prison sentence.
If you hold a professional license such as an attorney, physician, nurse, teacher, pilot, stock broker, banker, veterinarian, x-ray technician, or other like profession, and you are arrested for drunk driving, you are at risk of initiating an action that can impact the license you hold to practice your profession.
Professionals holding positions of trust, for example police officers, fire fighters, and commercial truck drivers might come under additional scrutiny that requires special consideration and closer attention.
If you are an out of state driver you are at risk of a case being initiated by the state that issued you your driver’s license that may lead to consequences additional to the California Department of Motor Vehicles DUI suspension case.
If you are not a citizen of the United States you are at risk of deportation, denial of naturalization, exclusion from admission or readmission to the United States, denial of an extension of an H1B work visa or an upgrade to Lawful Permanent Resident (also called, Resident Alien Permit Holder or Green Card Holder) or other upgrade of status with the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Losing the privilege to drive can be devastating, especially in California, where public transportation can be a very slow and complex system.
On initial stop by a California Highway Patrol Officer, county sheriff’s deputy, local Police Officer, or other law enforcement officer, you are immediately subjected to a DUI investigation. Any incriminating evidence, including appearance and performance on any and all field sobriety tests, the results of a Preliminary Alcohol Screening device and evidential breath test, will be collected and reported on a police report. If the police car is equipped with an audio-video camera the recorded circumstances of the traffic stop and potentially the driver’s performance of the field sobriety tests can be submitted as additional evidence.
There are hundreds of possible police errors, and they can add up to reduce your charges. Depending on the facts of your misdemeanor or felony DUI case, our DUI attorneys can concentrate on seeking a dismissal based on any violation of your constitutional rights or a reduction based on other errors or mistakes by law enforcement. Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers are also fully prepared to secure a victory by casting doubt on the evidence obtained against you.
Consequences for a first offense DUI in California, while severe, are less so than those of a second offence DUI. Multiple DUI cases, such as a third or fourth arrest will lead to increasingly serious penalties.
The consequences of a California DUI accident or accident causing injury are very severe and may lead to an actual jail or prison sentence. It is imperative to hire a lawyer as soon as possible in order to ensure the best possible results. Though there are DUI defenses that apply to particular cases, many lawyers tend to overstate the extent to which these defenses may be available.
Being arrested for a DUI in California can be an overwhelming experience. We have the skills and determination to develop an effective defense strategy for individuals accused of multiple DUI offenses, underage drivers and even people facing federal drunk driving charges after an arrest on federal property. We also represent clients at DMV hearings, which will determine the length and conditions of a driver's license suspension.
For many years, people have trusted Daniel R. Perlman to handle their Los Angeles and Los Angeles area DUI cases. His office provides high quality, no nonsense, cost effective representation to clients. No attorney will achieve a better result for you in a California driving under the influence case.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Daniel R. Perlman
Daniel earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of California, Santa Barabra and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. Daniel is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who has handled thousands of cases throughout Southern California.
Prior to graduating from law school in our Nation’s Capital, Daniel worked as a Prosecutor for the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he became aware of many of the stumbling blocks that exist between prosecutors and defense attorneys from the government side. Daniel used this opportunity to learn how best to approach prosecutors and how to creatively resolve differences to the satisfaction of both sides.
If you, a relative or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) anywhere in the Los Angeles area please seriously consider hiring a southern California lawyer experienced in DUI defense.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
An arrest can result in costly fines, loss of reputation, required attendance at alcohol-education classes, increase in or cancellation of your auto insurance, and suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. In extreme cases, if you have caused major property damage or serious injury to a third party, you may be charged with a felony that carries a mandatory prison sentence.
If you hold a professional license such as an attorney, physician, nurse, teacher, pilot, stock broker, banker, veterinarian, x-ray technician, or other like profession, and you are arrested for drunk driving, you are at risk of initiating an action that can impact the license you hold to practice your profession.
Professionals holding positions of trust, for example police officers, fire fighters, and commercial truck drivers might come under additional scrutiny that requires special consideration and closer attention.
If you are an out of state driver you are at risk of a case being initiated by the state that issued you your driver’s license that may lead to consequences additional to the California Department of Motor Vehicles DUI suspension case.
If you are not a citizen of the United States you are at risk of deportation, denial of naturalization, exclusion from admission or readmission to the United States, denial of an extension of an H1B work visa or an upgrade to Lawful Permanent Resident (also called, Resident Alien Permit Holder or Green Card Holder) or other upgrade of status with the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Losing the privilege to drive can be devastating, especially in California, where public transportation can be a very slow and complex system.
On initial stop by a California Highway Patrol Officer, county sheriff’s deputy, local Police Officer, or other law enforcement officer, you are immediately subjected to a DUI investigation. Any incriminating evidence, including appearance and performance on any and all field sobriety tests, the results of a Preliminary Alcohol Screening device and evidential breath test, will be collected and reported on a police report. If the police car is equipped with an audio-video camera the recorded circumstances of the traffic stop and potentially the driver’s performance of the field sobriety tests can be submitted as additional evidence.
There are hundreds of possible police errors, and they can add up to reduce your charges. Depending on the facts of your misdemeanor or felony DUI case, our DUI attorneys can concentrate on seeking a dismissal based on any violation of your constitutional rights or a reduction based on other errors or mistakes by law enforcement. Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers are also fully prepared to secure a victory by casting doubt on the evidence obtained against you.
Consequences for a first offense DUI in California, while severe, are less so than those of a second offence DUI. Multiple DUI cases, such as a third or fourth arrest will lead to increasingly serious penalties.
The consequences of a California DUI accident or accident causing injury are very severe and may lead to an actual jail or prison sentence. It is imperative to hire a lawyer as soon as possible in order to ensure the best possible results. Though there are DUI defenses that apply to particular cases, many lawyers tend to overstate the extent to which these defenses may be available.
Being arrested for a DUI in California can be an overwhelming experience. We have the skills and determination to develop an effective defense strategy for individuals accused of multiple DUI offenses, underage drivers and even people facing federal drunk driving charges after an arrest on federal property. We also represent clients at DMV hearings, which will determine the length and conditions of a driver's license suspension.
For many years, people have trusted Daniel R. Perlman to handle their Los Angeles and Los Angeles area DUI cases. His office provides high quality, no nonsense, cost effective representation to clients. No attorney will achieve a better result for you in a California driving under the influence case.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Daniel R. Perlman
Daniel earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of California, Santa Barabra and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. Daniel is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who has handled thousands of cases throughout Southern California.
Prior to graduating from law school in our Nation’s Capital, Daniel worked as a Prosecutor for the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he became aware of many of the stumbling blocks that exist between prosecutors and defense attorneys from the government side. Daniel used this opportunity to learn how best to approach prosecutors and how to creatively resolve differences to the satisfaction of both sides.
If you, a relative or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) anywhere in the Los Angeles area please seriously consider hiring a southern California lawyer experienced in DUI defense.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
