Mount Baldy, CA DUI Lawyer

In California, being charged with a DUI is a terrifying experience. Whether you were pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated or you collided with another vehicle, DUIs come with heavy penalties that can potentially follow you for the rest of your life. If you have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you need the help of an aggressive Mount Baldy DUI lawyer to fight these charges.

Confianza Legal has been fighting for the rights of our clients for over 30 years. We know the moves to make to prevent your life from being ruined over a single mistake. Schedule a free initial consultation with us and learn how we can work with you to potentially have your charges reduced or dropped. 

What Are The Consequences Of A DUI?

The penalties that you face for driving under the influence in California will depend on a number of factors, such as whether this is your first offense and whether your driving resulted in injury or property damage. DUIs can be classified as either felonies or misdemeanors depending on these factors. 

Here is a general overview of some of the consequences you can expect if you are convicted of your DUI: 

• Fines between $390 and $2,000 for a first time offender and fines of up to $5,000 for a repeat offender.

• Jail time of up to six months for a first time offender and up to a year for repeat offenders.

• Suspended license likewise up to six months for a first-time offender and up to a year for repeat offenders.

• Repeat offenders might also have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle, which will require you to pass a breathalyzer test anytime you want to drive.

• Mandated DUI courses

• Up to five years of probation

Additionally, there are consequences for DUI convictions that take place outside the courtroom, including:

• A rise in your auto insurance rates or a cancellation of your policy
• Losing your housing or difficulty finding housing
• Losing your job or difficulty securing employment
• Judgment from your loved ones or loss of friendships

Not to mention the emotional toll that you will be suffering! The stress and shame associated with DUI charges can be painful. Working with our Mount Baldy DUI lawyer can help you alleviate the misery of these charges.

How Can Our Mount Baldy DUI Lawyer Defend Against A DUI?

When you choose Confianza Legal, we will strategize a defense depending on the specific circumstances of your arrest. We will listen to your side of the story, gather evidence, and study the police report to determine the best tactics to take in your defense. For example, we might use one of these defenses if we determine that they are relevant to your case:

• We might argue that dashcam and body cam evidence does not show any reason to pull you over as you were not driving recklessly.

• We might ask that your field sobriety test results be dismissed on the basis that you either performed well on them or that the results were biased.

• If you failed a breathalyzer test, we might argue that the test was not calibrated correctly and therefore showed a false positive.

• We might endeavor to prove that you were not driving the vehicle when you were pulled over.

• We might point out that you were not read your Miranda rights.

And more! These are only a few of the strategies our Mount Baldy DUI lawyer might use in your defense, and there are other arguments we might employ based on your unique circumstances. The best moves for your case can only be determined when we speak with you about your options. 

Confianza Legal Can Help Defend Your Rights

At Confianza Legal, we have been defending our clients for over 30 years and making sure that justice is served and rights are protected. We believe that you deserve to tell your side of the story and preserve your good name. Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation and we will go over how we can aggressively defend you before a judge.