Santa Fe Springs, CA DUI Lawyers

Getting a DUI can be an absolutely terrifying experience, regardless of the circumstances. Your reputation, record, finances, and freedom are all at risk – that’s why it is so important to quickly contact local attorneys who understand the charges against you and who can mount a strong defense! At Confianza Legal, we are in your corner and we know how to win. We can explain your options and fight for your rights. You are innocent until proven guilty! Responding to a DUI charge is time-sensitive; call us immediately to schedule a free consultation with our Santa Fe Springs DUI lawyers and discuss your next steps.

Penalties For A DUI Charge

Conviction is serious, and should be avoided at all costs. You can face jail time, fines, and numerous other consequences depending on the specifics of your case. In any situation, a DUI stays on your criminal record for the rest of your life.

If you are a first-time offender, you may serve between 48 hours and 6 months in jail, pay between $390 and $2,000, and have your license suspended for 6 months.

If you have prior convictions or caused an accident, you could face up to a year in jail, pay up to $5,000, and have your license suspended for up to 2 years.

In any situation, conviction can make it difficult to find employment or housing, and lead to higher insurance rates or even a canceled insurance policy.

Our Santa Fe Springs DUI lawyers understand that a mistake shouldn’t define your future. We will work to help you fight conviction and win!

Possible Defenses

To convict you of a DUI, the prosecution has to prove that you were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There are several different approaches that they could take to attempt to do this. They can show that your blood alcohol content (BAC) was above the legal limit. They can show that you failed a field sobriety test. They can show that you failed a breathalyzer. They can provide witnesses who can testify that you were impaired.

However, much of the evidence around a DUI charge is often circumstantial (not direct proof). For example, field sobriety tests are often inaccurate and can be affected by many factors, like weight. It may turn out, when our Santa Fe Springs DUI lawyers review the facts of your case, that there is not enough concrete evidence to convict you or that there were issues with your arrest that can lead to getting the charges dismissed.

Some of these issues include:

• The police not having probable cause to pull you over
• The police not reading your Miranda rights, fully or at all
• The police administering your field sobriety test incorrectly
• The breathalyzer test not being calibrated correctly
• You not being the driver of the vehicle when it was pulled over
• You not refusing to take a chemical test
• You not being under the influence
• And more.

Whatever the circumstances, whether you were just pulled over, or involved in an accident, or someone was injured, we will construct a defense that gives you the best chances at the best outcome.

Why Choose Our Santa Fe Springs DUI Lawyers To Represent You?

The skilled and aggressive team at Confianza Legal has over 30 years of combined experience, and has been serving Californians for over 20 years. We’ve represented thousands of people who have found themselves facing criminal charges, including DUIs. We are intimately familiar with DUI laws and with the court system; our knowledge and experience can give you an important advantage!

We’ll carefully investigate the circumstances surrounding your arrest, leaving no stone unturned, and gather all of the evidence we need to build the most airtight defense possible. In some cases, we will be able to get the charges dismissed entirely or significantly reduced; in others, we can negotiate a plea deal that will minimize the impact of the DUI on your life. Either way, you can rest assured that our priority is you!

Our Santa Fe Springs DUI lawyers know you are worried, but we are here to give you peace of mind that you have the right representation on your side. We’ll communicate with you clearly so you can be confident in the course ahead. Call today to talk with our team during a free consultation and learn more about your case!