A DUI is a very stressful event. It is no secret that people convicted of drunk driving in San Diego face losing not only their drivers licenses but potentially their jobs. In addition, the very thought of jail raises real concern. I know from personal experience – I was arrested for a DUI in San Diego before I became a lawyer.

As a result of my DUI “experience” I have a unique perspective as a DUI defense lawyer that I can use along with my extensive experience and proven track record of obtaining positive results for my clients - within the following practice areas:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)
  • Misdemeanor
    • 1st Offense
    • Repeat Offenses

• Felony
  • Serious Repeat Offender
  • Accident With Serious Injury
• DUI With a Child Passenger
• Hit and Run Driving
• Reckless Driving
• Contests of Speed
• Driving on a Suspended License
• Other Traffic Crimes
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or other state licensing agency Suspension/Revocation Hearings
  • DUI Conviction
  • Chemical Test Refusal
  • Medical or Drug Suspension
  • Negligent Operator (too many tickets) Suspension

There are several things that can be done to when challenging a DUI. The first of which is to set a DMV hearing within 10 days of the date of your arrest otherwise nothing can be done to save your license.

Some cases rely on breath machine results while others rely on the results of a blood test. If you took a breath test you must realize that the "BA" reading could be inaccurate - very inaccurate. The machine is simply that, a machine. Have you ever heard the phrase "garbage in garbage out"? If the operator was not properly trained or the machine was not properly maintained then you may have a basis to fight.

If your blood was drawn in medically approved manner then it should be tested by an independent laboratory to see what result that independent lab derives. Many times the independent lab results vary widely from the results gathered by the government in their effort to convict you.

Did the officer correctly perform the Field Sobriety Tests? Were you contacted by the police based on reasonable cause to suspect you were violating the law? These questions and many more can be asked by an attorney on your behalf and can sometimes lead to outright dismissal of cases. That is not to say that it will happen in your case, but how are you to know if you don't hire an attorney?

Once we decide to take a case, we always invest the time to fully understand a client’s goals and interests, carefully leading the way through the legal labyrinth of the California criminal justice system. Sometimes that means a Not Guilty verdict after a trial, and at other times it can mean a settlement agreement with reduction in the criminal charge to a lesser offense or even complete dismissal of the case. In every instance, we will make certain that you are informed and in control of all decisions to be made in your case.

If you or someone you know in Southern California needs the assistance of an experienced San Diego DUI Lawyer, call me today at 866-682-1503, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.