Riverside is home to an increasing number of drunk driving arrests each year. The laws in California are only getting more strict. Trying to fight a DUI charge without a defense attorney can be very difficult and can result in you getting some of the harshest penalties available by law. The Riverside County District Attorney can utilize the full power of the state to convict you of all charges. Hiring a qualified Riverside DUI lawyer is the best way to get a successful outcome in your case.
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call us at 714-544-1433 Facing Drinking and Driving Charges in Riverside
Receiving a DUI can be one of the most difficult experiences of your lifetime. Driving under the influence is a serious offense that carries with it hefty fines, license suspension and potential jail time. No matter what the circumstances of your drunk driving offense, the first call you should make is to a qualified Riverside attorney. Whether you have a first offense DUI or a felony fourth offense, you should hire a qualified drunk driving defense lawyer who dedicates their practice to DUI defense and will assist you in getting the best possible outcome in your case.
Single Mother has DUI Dismissed for Unconstitutional Stop
DUI- CVC 23152 (a) and (b)
People v. YPS
Our client was facing a 2nd DUI out of the West Justice Center. She had suffered a previous conviction within 10 years of this new offense. She was stopped and arrested by Costa Mesa Police Department. The officer alleged that she was in violation of CVC 24400(a) which states that two headlights are required to be working while driving. The Orange County District Attorney’s Offer was to plead guilty to the DUI and to serve 60 days in Orange County Jail.
This was not an option for our client as she was a single mother that had
full custody of her children.
After extensive review of the officer’s dash camera and all of the evidence, we found that the traffic stop initiated by the officer was unconstitutional. This is important for DUI Attorneys to look for in every case.
Our office filed a 1538.5 motion to exclude all evidence derived from the illegal stop. After court room testimony and oral arguments by the District Attorney’s Office and our Office, the judge agreed with our argument that the stop was unconstitutional. Thus, all evidence was excluded and the case was dismissed.
This saved our client from a DUI conviction, the loss of her driver’s license and having to serve time in County jail. It is very important in every case to thoroughly review all the evidence as the ultimate outcome will likely depend on it.
It is important to remember that there are two unique actions that begin once you are arrested for drinking and driving out of Riverside County. The first is the criminal court process. In a misdemeanor case, you will be issued a citation upon release from arrest which gives your first appearance date, known as an arraignment. The arraignment date is mandatory in a DUI case, but if you hire an experienced drunk driving lawyer prior to the court date they can appear on your behalf. In all felony DUI offenses, it is mandatory that you appear at all court dates.
The second action that begins upon arrest for a DUI is through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The California DMV can suspend a license for a minimum of four months on a first offense DUI. Once you are arrested for driving under the influence, the arresting officer will confiscate your driver’s license and issue a temporary license which lasts for 30 days. On this pink temporary license you are given ten calendar days to contact the Driver’s Safety Branch nearest to your place of arrest in order to request a hearing and place a stay on the automatic suspension of your license. Failure to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles within ten calendar days will result in the automatic suspension of your license. If you hire a local attorney within ten days, they can contact the DMV on your behalf and request your DUI hearing.
If you are convicted of a crime, your future and your reputation could be at stake. Our team has years of experience in the criminal defense legal system, helping clients get the outcomes they deserve in diverse cases. Whether you need legal representation immediately or you are simply exploring your legal options, our team is here for you.
Scott Henry
Contacting a Riverside Drunk Driving Attorney
Which Riverside DUI lawyer you hire is probably one of the most important decisions you will make. It is important to take your time and choose a lawyer who you are comfortable with and who is available to you at all times. Make sure when you choose an attorney to represent you that they are local to Riverside County. If they do not know the Riverside Superior Court judges and district attorneys they may not be able to get you the best possible outcome in your case. Also, you want to make sure that they have an affordable retainer and that you understand everything that the retainer includes. A DUI can be financially burdensome, understanding what you will be charged and when is imperative. Finally, you want to make sure that the attorney you hire dedicates their practice to driving under the influence defense.
Our team of qualified attorneys at Scott Henry: Criminal & DUI Defense will not hesitate to take your case to trial if the circumstances warrant. We are open, honest lawyers who will fight hard to get you the best possible outcome in your case. We also offer a free online case evaluation.
Scott Henry
Mr. Henry has worked in the criminal defense sector for over 11 years. He began his legal career working for a variety of criminal defense attorneys where he served as a law clerk preparing several firm’s attorneys for a vast variety of cases, ranging from multiple Homicide gang cases to driving under the influence allegations. While working for these firms, Mr. Henry truly found his passion in helping defend individuals that were facing criminal charges.
