As local DUI Lawyers, our office has handled thousands of Drunk Driving cases. In San Diego County, when a person is arrested for drunk driving, they usually have spent a night in jail, had their car towed, and their license snatched. We know this can be a harrowing experience, and that is why we offer a free consultation to discuss your case and to give a realistic outlook of what to expect as your case goes through the court system.

In San Diego County, there were over 18,000 DUI arrests for the year of 2006, and with increasing population, there is a good chance that this number has increased. So if you have been charged with a DUI (short for “Driving Under the Influence”), it is important to remember that you are not alone. Furthermore, Drunk Driving charges are one of the most non-discriminate charges we see coming through our office, with a majority of our DUI clients having little or no prior record. We are sensitive to the stresses and consequences that a DUI can have on a person’s life and do our absolute best to represent our clients interests.

Drunk Driving Offenses, can have very serious potential consequences including jail time, large fines, and substance abuse programs. Additionally, this offense can severely impact employment, careers, and your future. Let us handle your case to assert any defenses, negotiate lesser charges or penalties and minimize the impact on your life.

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED FOR YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE: 
 While court dates are often 30-60 days away… immediate action is required to address the DMV suspension of your license. If your license was taken away or you were given a pink sheet, Temporary License and Notice of Suspension, the DMV should be contacted within 10 days of your arrest in order to delay and challenge any suspension. Failure to do so, will waive your right to a hearing to challenge the suspension, which becomes automatic 30 days after arrest. By setting that hearing, your license will continue to be valid for 60 days or until suspended after the hearing. Let us explain the issues, license suspensions and restricted license availability. http://dmv.ca.gov/about/aboutdmv.htm

While there can be many issues in a Drunk Driving case, and while all cases are factually unique – here is a brief list of possible issues:

• ARREST: The officer must have a lawful reason to contact you and prove you were driving. There may be issues concerning driving, the stop, detention, and any search

• TESTING: A field breath test, a Breath or Blood Test at the station, as well as field sobriety tests are administered. There may be issues with the way the tests were conducted, time of tests, individual factors, calibration and maintenance of any testing equipment.

• COURT PROCEEDINGS: An attorney can make all of the appearances without you for misdemeanor DUIs. A DUI becomes a felony only if you cause any injury accident, it is a 4th offense within 10 years, or you had a prior DUI within 10 years. To see the court locations see the san diego court website

Please feel free to give us a call, or set up an appointment… we will be happy to share our expertise and to give a realistic overall appraisal of your case.