Los Angeles, California DUI Defense Lawyers
The penalties for a DUI conviction can be significant. Depending on your driving history and the amount of alcohol in your blood, your driver's license could be suspended or revoked, heavy fines may be leveled against you, and you could be sentenced to jail. At the law office of Cron Israels & Stark, our attorneys work with the court in exploring alternatives to jail, heavy fines, and the loss of your license. Finding ways to avoid jail and prevent further legal complications could allow you to keep your job or avoid losing your driver's license. If you are an immigrant, conviction for a DUI could result in your deportation.
Don't assume that pleading "guilty" will make a DUI go away. A DUI conviction will affect your insurance rates and criminal record for years to come. We can help you understand the best options available to you and hopefully avoid maximum penalties. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact DUI defense attorneys at Cron Israels & Stark today.
Challenging Breath Tests, Sobriety Tests, and Car Stops
In order to pull someone over suspected of driving under the influence, drunk driving or DUI, a police officer must have "reasonable suspicion". In general, if a driver is driving erratically, an officer has reasonable suspicion that he or she might be impaired. If, however, an officer doesn't have reasonable suspicion, any evidence found after a driver is pulled over may be inadmissible in court.
Even if an officer has reasonable suspicion and suspects a driver might be under the influence, a field sobriety test must be administered correctly. If it is administered incorrectly, the DUI arrest based on it may be dismissed or the charges may be reduced.
If a breath test is used, how a suspect is asked to blow into the device, as well as the calibration of the breath test machine, will affect results. Our attorneys obtain the maintenance and accuracy records of the machines to determine if they were calibrated correctly or have had a history of maintenance problems.
Repeat Offenders - Second and Third Time DUI Arrests
With each DUI conviction, fines, jail time, and other penalties increase as well. Your license may be revoked or suspended for a lengthy amount of time. In other cases, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your car. A DUI program may be required, as well as additional hours of community service, or other additional penalties such as jail. In representing repeat offenders, our goal is to minimize harsh consequences. While you may not avoid all jail time or the suspension of your license, we work with prosecutors in order to reduce the sentence against you.
Contact California DUI Attorneys Today
We have the experience and knowledge needed to help you avoid further legal complications associated with a DUI. To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, contact DUI defense lawyers at Cron Israels & Stark today.
