Orange County DUI Lawyers

DUI Defense Attorneys in Orange County, California

The Orange County DUI lawyers and attorneys at Gold & Witham are dedicated to defending drivers throughout Orange County, California who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). As attorneys, we understand the various charges involved in a situation where an individual is suspected of drunk driving. There are separate charges for a driver who is under the age of 21, for a commercial truck driver and for a typical DUI.

Regardless of the specific DUI crime you have been charged with; if this is your first, second or subsequent driving under the influence charge, you will need an experienced, aggressive Orange County DUI defense lawyer on your side to protect your driving privileges and represent you throughout the entire DUI court process. An Orange County DUI attorney can also represent you at your DMV hearing, wherein you can contest the suspension of your license.

At Gold & Witham, our Orange County DUI defense attorneys are qualified to represent clients facing multiple DUI charges as well as felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter, DUI auto accident, driving under the influence of drugs and out of state DUI charges.

Types of Orange County DUI Crimes and Charges

If you are facing any type of driving under the influence charge, consult an Orange County DUI defense lawyer at Gold & Witham. We will use our over forty years of experience in criminal law to fully investigate your case and work to build an effective defense in your favor. Our practice is limited to DUI criminal defense, and only DUI criminal defense. Our commitment to this area of law has enabled our Orange County DUI lawyers and attorneys to be at the cutting edge of DUI defense in Orange County.

The first and most common charge is covered in California Vehicle Code Section 23152. When charged under VC 23152, a driver is likely to face two separate charges: driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher, and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In the first, guilt is usually proven with breathalyzer test results, or blood test results. In the second, guilt is typically proven by field sobriety test results and observations on the part of the arresting officer.

An individual under 21 years of age will face charges under California’s Zero Tolerance law, which is covered in California Vehicle Code Section 23140. Under VC 23152, any driver under the age of 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or higher. A conviction for this offense will result in a driver’s license suspension of 1 year. Additionally, an underage DUI charge may include standard DUI charges as covered under VC 23152.

Additional DUI charges in Orange County include:

• Breath test refusal
• Multiple DUI offenses
• Commercial DUI
• Enhancements (driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .16% or higher, having a minor under 14 in the car)

Contact an Orange County DUI attorney at Gold & Witham today!