San Diego DUI Lawyer

If you have been recently arrested for a DUI, you need a credible San Diego DUI lawyer to help defend your Constitutional rights and fight to avoiding a criminal conviction and the suspension of your driver's license. YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO REQUEST A DMV HEARING. The DUI attorneys at DUI Crew are dedicated to providing assertive and personalized legal assistance to clients throughout San Diego who have been arrested for various drunk driving offenses, from first time DUI offenses to felony DUI.
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With DUI Crew, you will get the assistance and representation necessary to fight your DUI charges. We provide skilled legal assistance both in criminal court and at the administrative DMV hearings with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. When representing our clients from the start, we are able to build more effective cases that result in a more desirable outcome.

DUI Defense in San Diego, California

DUI Crew offers a 100% free confidential consultation. You are welcome to call us at 1-619-500-9939 or contact us online for a free case evaluation. Don't make the mistake of pleading guilty or submit to questioning without at least first consulting with a lawyer.

What is Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is usually a misdemeanor offense in the state of California and occurs when a driver operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In order to be considered "under the influence" by California drunk driving law, the driver must have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher or must have physical/mental abilities that are impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. In order to prove that the driver was operating a motor vehicle under the influence, law enforcement and the District Attorney will use field sobriety tests and the results of a breathalyzer test or blood test that was administered after the driver's arrest.

What to Know if You Get a DUI in San Diego

First, within 10 days of arrest, you, or your attorney, must contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles DMV for a hearing (which is a mini-trial). You must challenge the upcoming automatic suspension of your right to drive in the State of California caused by your charges of DUI or drunk driving.

Hire an attorney immediately. Every day counts, including weekends and holidays. Hiring an attorney early helps avoid any conflicts. If you or your attorney don't do this, you automatically lose your license for 4 months minimum or one, two, or three years. There is usually little hope of re-opening the case - but it can be sometimes done if your circumstances are right.

Do not automatically think these admin per se DUI hearings cannot be won - the rules used here allow for some charged to win the hearing and avoid the DMV's suspension.

If you are suspended, you can have it reversed if you win the breath or blood test case in court - if you refused the test, you must win the DMV hearing to avoid suspension. In other situations, a loss at the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV can be appealed in a process called a writ - essentially you sue the DMV to get your license back if you lose the hearing - two time limits will apply - either 15 or 90 days depending on the situation.

Secondly, you must go to court on the day specified when you were released. If you don't a warrant for your arrest will be issued by the judge most of the time. A lawyer can appear for you in court on your DUI arrest without you having to be there in most all California courts, most of the time. If there is a possibility of you being charged w/ felony or injury drunk driving in California, you must be in court no matter what on your first appearance.

Courts that make you appear many, many times are usually trying to wear you down in order for you to take a plea bargain - keep up your strength. Innocent people go to trial and fight for their innocence unless a realistic bargain can be reached with the local district attorney.

Why Should I Get a San Diego DUI Attorney?

If you have been arrested for DUI, you are probably wondering if you should hire an attorney. It is extremely important to have an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. Once you are arrested for DUI in San Diego, the arresting police officer will confiscate your driver's license and issue you a "notice of suspension" that will serve as a temporary license. If you fail or refuse a breath or blood test the DMV will automatically begin suspension proceedings. You need to contact the Drivers Safety Office of the DMV within 10 calendar days of your arrest in order to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. If you do not contact the DMV within 10 days, your license will be automatically suspended.

Your criminal case and your DMV hearing are two separate parts of your DUI charges. Even if you are not found guilty of DUI in court, it is possible to still lose your license depending on how the DMV hearing goes. Your DUI attorney will be able to represent you at your DMV hearing to make sure you have a greater chance of keeping your driving privileges. Many people in San Diego need a driver’s license for employment and to take care of themselves and their families. If it is important for you to keep your license, you should speak immediately with a knowledgeable DUI lawyer to discuss what your options are and to learn how your right to drive can be protected at your DMV hearing.

You will also be facing criminal charges in court. This means that you may face imprisonment as well as hefty fines, counseling, community service, and/or mandatory drug/alcohol treatment or rehabilitation. Law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney will work hard to try and secure a conviction against you. A DUI lawyer at DUI Crew will be there for you, representing you and helping prevent a conviction, DUI penalties, and a criminal record.

Contact a DUI lawyer at DUI Crew today!

A criminal conviction on your record can result in many problems in your future. It is crucial that you speak with an experienced lawyer who knows how to protect your Constitutional rights and make sure that you do not have to suffer unnecessary punishment or experience punitive consequences. Drunk driving and DUI-related crimes have serious consequences and are handled firmly by law enforcement. Even if you have a clean record, you cannot assume that you will be treated leniently or get off easy.

Whether this is your first DUI related charge or if you have prior convictions, you deserve to have a knowledgeable and assertive defense lawyer representing you to help your case and defend your constitutional rights. If you are concerned about your future, family, employment or reputation after a DUI conviction, don't hesitate to contact DUI Crew to speak with someone who can answer your questions and assist in getting a favorable outcome of your case.

Contact DUI Crew today for the experienced representation necessary for your case. We’ve got your back!

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