One of the worst mistakes that you can make is to assume that all is lost and that there is no hope. For years, our Imperial County DUI lawyers have helped DUI clients retain their driving privileges and avoid jail time. Every DUI case is unique and there are a number of legal defenses that can be utilized to help lessen the consequences of a DUI conviction. The issue is not whether or not you were intoxicated and drove drunk, but rather whether or not proper police procedures were followed, including whether or not law enforcement had probable cause to stop you. Our experienced Imperial County DUI attorneys have won a number of acquittals simply because law enforcement failed to follow certain protocols. If the police obtain evidence illegally, then such evidence is not admissible in court.
The Department of Motor Vehicles
When you are arrested for DUI in the state of California, both a criminal case and one with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ensue. The DMV case is separate from the criminal court case and a separate administrative hearing is held with the DMV. At the time of your arrest for DUI, the arresting officer should have given you a pink slip of paper which serves both as a temporary driver’s license and formal notice of license suspension. You have ten (10) days in which to schedule a hearing with the DMV. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your driving privileges thirty days following your DUI arrest.
You May Not Have to Appear in Court
In most misdemeanor DUI cases, the defendant does not have to appear in court, unless he or she wishes to do so. As experienced Imperial County DUI attorneys, we most often will appear in court on your behalf so that you do not have to. Quite often, we are able to arrange to get charges reduced and even possibly dismissed without clients ever having to step foot in a court room.
When you are arrested for drunk-driving, you need an experienced Imperial County DUI attorney by your side. You need the Imperial County law firm! We offer online Imperial County DUI case reviews. Contact us today for yours!
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