Samoa, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

The police believe that you are under the influence. If you blow .000, then the police believe that it may be drugs, and you are required to submit to the test, or risk losing your license.

You should consult a DUI lawyer, the statute permits sentencing up to one year, many counties require 96 hours in jail at a minimum. Your answer will depend upon the judge, prosecutor and policies of the jurisdiction where your case will be filed. A DUI lawyer can also help you avoid jail and potentially help you avoid the consequences of your accident.

Sure, your attorney can argue anything you like to the prosecutor. Admittedly, not taking you into custody was a mistake by the officer. If he cited you for DUI he was supposed to prevent you from driving away UI. Sometimes they will let a passenger drive you home if they choose not to take you into custody. His mistake can be used to show you weren't all that badly off and should get a charge reduction or something. A little free advice: If arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking, the defendant is given documents that include a notice that he has only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of license imposed by DMV upon arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by DMV or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, n timely if you think you have grounds for appeal, then appear at the scheduled DMV appeal hearing to present your supporting evidence and witness testimony. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', it certainly carries potential jail, so handle it right. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.