DUI or DWI? You Need Aggressive and Experienced Legal Defense Team
Los Angeles County DUI Defense Lawyers
In California, police have the authority to pull you over for any driving violation. At a traffic stop, all it takes is a sniff of alcohol on your breath and you can be facing a field sobriety test and an arrest for DUI or DWI. If arrested, your license will be automatically suspended by the DMV unless you request a stay of those parallel administrative proceedings within 10 days of arrest. You cannot delay retaining counsel or you will lose valuable rights.
If you or someone in your family has been charged with a DUI or DWI, don't assume that the problem will go away by quickly pleading guilty. A plea bargain is a misdemeanor criminal conviction that may cost you more than the prosecutor tells you in court. You may be facing jail time, a heavy fine and the loss of your driver's license for years.
At the Law Offices of James W. Spertus, we will never suggest that you accept a plea arrangement without first exploring all options. Depending on the resources available for trial, we can often create compelling defenses even in the face of seemingly strong evidence. We have won cases that other attorneys have described as unwinnable.
From the moment you are pulled over, there are so many variables that prosecutors often get wrong:
Probable cause: On what legal grounds did the police make the initial traffic stop?
The field sobriety test: Did the police officer follow the required procedures?
The breath test or blood test: Was the test equipment calibrated right? Were the samples handled according to strict regulations?
Your Constitutional rights: Were you afforded your constitutional rights throughout the process?
We can challenge everything about the government's case and force the prosecutor to prove your case beyond a reasonable doubt.
It Could Cost You Plenty to Accept a Plea Bargain
Accepting a plea agreement may seem like the easy thing to do, but the fact is that the consequences of a plea can be very expensive without the right counsel. You could face license suspension hearings, fines, costs associated with required classes and other court processes. Through it all, you will be treated like a guilty party — because you admitted to guilt. Contact us immediately for a free consultation about DUI and DWI defense strategies.
DMV Hearing to Keep Your Driver's License
You will only have 10 days after arrest to request a stay of suspension hearings while your criminal case is pending. If you do not request and obtain the stay, your license will be suspended automatically by the DMV.
We provide aggressive, experienced DUI defense representation for people charged with drunk driving in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and communities throughout Southern California.
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