Orange County DUI Attorneys
Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers in Orange County, California
If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI offense in Orange County, you are in serious legal trouble. Law enforcement in the area is dedicated to getting all drunk drivers off the road and are highly motivated to catch and convict those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have been arrested and charged with drunk driving, it is crucial that you contact an Orange County DUI attorney without delay.
At Gold & Witham, the attorneys have decades of combined legal experienced in DUI defense and a record of success. When you are faced with any type of DUI charge, it is crucial that you contact the office for a review and evaluation of your charge. With an understanding of the circumstances surrounding your arrest, it is possible that a strong defense can be launched. The Orange County court process can be difficult and you need a powerful attorney on your side.
In any DUI arrest there are certain procedures that must be followed by law enforcement. A neglect or variation of the exact procedures required in a DUI arrest can be a strong defense option. How tests were administered, the history and quality of the testing equipment, the actions taken by law enforcment and other factors may have been improperly done, and upon review of your case, this can be determined by the attorney.
Orange County DUI Lawyer
Any arrest for DUI can seem hopeless and frightening. However, you may be surprised to learn that many cases are dismissed or reduced with a skilled and aggressive defense. Do not assume that your case is bound for a conviction without discussing it with an attorney from Gold & Witham. The attorneys at Gold & Witham can assist you with all types of DUI charges, and are experienced in aggressively defensing any type of drunk driving charge.
The most common sequence of events in any DUI arrest is that a law enforcement officer suspects you of drunk driving due to speeding, erratic or reckless driving. After pulling you over, the officer may administer several "
field sobriety tests". These tests are evaluated by the officer and he or she decides, based on their observation, if they consider that you may be intoxicated. You also will have a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) or "
breathalyzer" test. If you register at .08% or above, you will be arrested for DUI. No test is 100% accurate, in particular when it is based on the observation of an individual. The breathalyzer test, while scientific, is also subject to error if the equipment used has not been properly maintained or if the particular device used had historically been found to have registered incorrectly. If you
refuse the breath test, your license will automatically be suspended. Even this situation can possibly be defended successfully with a skilled DUI defense attorney.
At Gold & Witham, an attorney can research each of these details, as well as the procedures used by law enforcement in your arrest. There are strict rules that must be followed in any arrest in California and if the correct procedures are not used, in some cases that is enough to have the case dismissed. An aggressive DUI defense includes looking into any aspect of the case that could work in your favor in a court of law.
It is important to be aware that you must schedule a DMV hearing within ten days of your arrest. This is an administrative hearing that determines whether your license will be suspended or revoked. If you do not schedule this hearing, your license will be automatically suspended in 30 days. The scheduling of the hearing as well as the hearing itself can be handled by an attorney at Gold & Witham. The attorney representing you at the hearing will present any evidence that could waive the automatic suspension of your license. It is definitely in your best interests to have this handled by an attorney who is experienced in dealing with DMV hearings, if you wish to increase the possibility of a good outcome.
DUI offenses carry severe penalties in California. The suspension or revocation or your license, steep fines and jail time as well as community service and alcohol treatment classes are often part of the standard penalties. In some cases your vehicle will be seized. If you have an earlier DUI conviction, the penalties you face are increased radically. Don't take chances with any drunk driving charge. Protect yourself with a high-quality experienced DUI defense attorney from Gold & Witham. The attorney takes your case seriously and will treat it with priority handling. The attorneys understand that your future is at stake and that you need an aggressive approach to your defense case.
The Orange County DUI lawyers at Gold & Witham are experienced in handling a wide range of DUI-related offenses, including the following:
Additionally, our Orange County DUI attorneys are experienced in helping clients with DUI expungements, to clear your criminal record. The effects this can have on your future employment, ability to get certain loans, and also your peace of mind are important.
Contact an Orange County DUI Defense Attorney from Gold & Witham when you seek high quality, experience and a history of success in defending individuals charged with any type of DUI offense.