California DUI Lawyer Overview
Southern California DUI Lawyers
Former California District Attorneys
Who Know California DUI Law and the California Courts
New California DUI Law for 2009
Vehicle Code - New "Zero tolerance" Law
No Alcohol for DUI Probationers - Driver License Suspensions
On January 1, 2009, the DUI law changed for individuals who have recently been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in California. This DUI law applies to individuals currently on probation for drunk driving or for driving with too high of an alcohol level. If the police stop and lawfully detain the individual, and the person has a measurable amount of breath alcohol of 0.01% or higher in their system, then their California DMV driver license can be suspended for one year and their vehicle can be impounded. And since "No Alcohol" is usually a condition of their court DUI probation, a probation violation can be filed with the court which can result in significant jail time!
According to the California DMV, (AB 1165 Maze) A change in the driving under the influence DUI law also creates a new authority for DMV to administratively suspend the driver's license for one year under a zero tolerance standard. The new DUI law authorizes law enforcement to issue a notice of suspension and impound the vehicle of a person who is driving with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01 percent or greater while on court-ordered post DUI probation.
If you have been arrested for DUI, or have been in an alcohol-related traffic accident in Southern California, our first concern is for your health and well being. Are you and your family all right?
Next, we are concerned about the DUI criminal charges you are facing. You need drunk driving defense lawyers who are very well known in the Southern California courts. We know how to protect your rights and we care about what happens to you. Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer from Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP.
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At Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP, your California DUI lawyers:
- Will fight for you in court and in negotiations
- Will be a partner in our firm — not an inexperienced associate
- Will be a former prosecutor who knows how the other side works
- Make sure you are not pressured into a guilty plea
- Is available for you. Call now toll-free (866) 352-7224
In courtrooms throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County, the California DUI lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP are known as former district attorneys and tough litigators. Every client gets the focused, caring attention needed to best deal with DUI and drunk driving charges and move on with their lives.
DUI Arrest: What Happens Next? Have you been arrested for DUI in Southern California, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, or Orange County on a drunk driving charge? What happens next? Our DUI defense legal team is available 24/7 to provide you the help you need as you go through the criminal justice process.
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- California DMV Hearing: Do not take a chance on losing your California driver license because of your DUI arrest. Learn why YOU MUST CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY to request a DMV hearing within ten days TO SAVE YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE.
- BAC: How will your blood alcohol concentration affect your case? Blood alcohol level readings can vary widely over short periods of time.
- Field Sobriety Tests: Were you given a FST at the time of your DUI arrest? How will the FST results affect your case? Do you have an injury, a disability, or were you sick at the time of the FST's? These could have affected your performance on the field sobriety tests!
- DUI Penalties: Your Southern California DUI lawyer can explain the penalties and how they apply to your DUI case in Orange County, Los Angeles County, or Ventura County.
- Felony DUI: If you have been charged with felony DUI, you need an experienced drunk driving defense attorney who knows the Southern California courts and can aggressively defend your case.
- BUI: A boating under the influence or BUI charge can have the same penalties as a DUI. You could lose you driver's license because of a BUI charge.
- Not Guilty? Just because you were arrested for DUI in California does not mean you are guilty. Or that the prosecutor will even be able to prove a case against you. There are many technicalities and hurdles for the prosecution in a driving under the influence case. Your Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP DUI defense attorney can examine every aspect of the case and protect your rights. Will you be asking yourself years from now: "Why didn't I try to beat that DUI?"
- Alcohol and Drug Problems: If you could benefit from a drug or alcohol assessment or treatment program, we can help you locate drug or alcohol resources or substance abuse program referrals.
- Why You Need a Lawyer: A DUI charge can affect your lifestyle, your career, your family, and your freedom. Give this problem the attention it deserves by talking to the California DUI attorneys at our criminal defense law firm. We are all former deputy district attorneys who have the experience it takes — and we care what happens to you.
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If you have been arrested in Southern California for DUI drunk driving, whether you are guilty or not guilty, you need a California DUI lawyer to protect your rights and resolve this difficult situation. Call at any time of day or night. What happens next can make all the difference to you, your future and your family. Don't take chances with the things that matter most. Talk to a former district attorney about the California DUI charges against you.
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