Pasadena, CA DUI Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you may be terrified about the future. A DUI is a serious charge with serious consequences, and the legal process can appear infinitely complex to the uninitiated. For these reasons, you will be best served by engaging our competent, seasoned Pasadena DUI lawyer who can review your charges and guide you through your options.

At Confianza Legal, we do not believe that you should endure a barrage of punishment for what amounts to a mistake that many will make in their lifetime. We have represented countless clients charged with a DUI, and our experience means that we know how to win. Reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation and learn about how we can potentially have your charges reduced or dropped.

Potential Consequences Of A DUI Charge

DUI conviction comes with a litany of penalties, and many of them will depend on certain circumstances, including the existence of any prior convictions and whether or not you refused to take a chemical test at the time of your stop. However, in all cases, conviction comes with a mark on your permanent record, which will follow you like a brand. Here is a rough breakdown of some of the consequences you can expect if you are convicted on your DUI charge:

• Fines: A first-time offender will likely pay between $390 and $2000 while a repeat offender can be expected to pay up to $5000.

• Jail time: First-time offenders can potentially spend between 48 hours and 6 months in jail while repeat offenders can spend up to a year. If someone was killed as a result of your intoxicated driving, you could be facing a life sentence.

• Suspended license: First-time offenders can lose their license for six months while those with prior convictions can have their license suspended for up to a year.

• Ignition interlock device: Depending on the circumstances of your DUI, you may have to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car, which will require that you pass a breathalyzer test in order to drive.

There are other potential consequences of conviction that are not legal penalties, but that can still cause distress or otherwise decrease your quality of living, including:

• Higher auto insurance rates or even a cancellation of your policy
• Housing loss or difficulty securing housing
• Employment loss or difficulty securing employment
• Strife in personal relationships / judgment from family and friends
• Emotional toll associated with shame or stress

As you can see, DUI charges are not to be taken lightly and can cause a lot of pain and stress in various aspects of your daily life. Contacting our Pasadena DUI lawyer at Confianza Legal will be your best bet for curtailing these penalties and getting back to your status quo.

Possible Defenses Against A DUI Charge

When you work with one of our knowledgeable lawyers, we will review the circumstances of your arrest and interrogate many possible angles of defense. Most DUI evidence is circumstantial, which means that it won’t necessarily stand up in court. We will use one or more of our proven methods for having your charges reduced or dropped. Depending on your case, we might argue one or more of the following:

• You were pulled over without probable cause.
• Your breathalyzer test was detective.
• Other methods of measuring your blood alcohol content were defective.
• Your field sobriety test did not show evidence of intoxication.
• Other physical symptoms, such as bloodshot eyes, were not caused by intoxication.

Evidence such as body camera footage can be used in your defense, particularly if it shows that you drove properly or that you did not stumble or slur your words during sobriety testing. Methods for measuring your blood alcohol level can potentially be invalidated as they are prone to miscalibration or don’t account for factors like weight. Other common claims, such as the smell of alcohol in the car or on the defendant’s breath, are purely circumstantial and easy to have dismissed.

Count On Our Pasadena DUI Lawyer To Fight Your Charges

At Confianza Legal, we have 30 years of combined experience fighting DUI charges. We know the system, we are in your corner, and we will fight aggressively for your rights. When you schedule a free consultation with us, we review the specifics of your case and discuss some of the strategies we might use to fight your charges. Reach out today and find out how we can help preserve your future.