Arrested for Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI)? Where do you turn?
To the hard-hitting Orange County drunk driving defense lawyers at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. They have been defending people accused of drunk driving for more than 25 years. CALL US AT 714-784-0378 for a free initial consultation to discuss your DWI / DUI defense.
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What are my rights?
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You have the right to refuse field sobriety tests, as well as breath, blood and urine BAC tests, but if you do your license will be suspended for one year, you won’t be allowed a work permit to drive to and from work, and you may face fines and jail time.
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You have the right to choose a blood or a breath test. Blood tests are potentially the most reliable.
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You have the right to be informed that you must either take a blood, breathe or urine test, and what the consequences are if you don’t. If the police officer didn’t tell you that, your rights were violated.
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You have the right to an attorney.
What do I do now?
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As soon as possible, call a lawyer. The experienced drunk driving defense lawyers at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. are available to help you. Call 714-784-0378.
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Always be polite to the police, but don’t tell them your life story. You are not required to answer incriminating questions.
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Don’t give any recorded statements until you have a lawyer present.
We’ll take the case from there. We’ll file a request with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seeking a hearing on your license suspension. We’ll review the evidence in your case – the police reports, the blood alcohol content (BAC) test results, witnesses, the scene of the arrest – to gain a firm understanding of the facts of your case and to ensure that your rights weren’t violated along the way.
The consequences of a drunk driving conviction in California are significant. Your sentence can be even more severe if there was a child in the car, if you were traveling over the speed limit at the time, if your blood alcohol level was above 0.20, if you were involved in an accident resulting in property damage or injuries, or if you are under 21. California has a zero tolerance law for alcohol consumption by minors. You need top-notch representation for even your first offense.
Don’t wait to get a California DWI/DUI defense attorney on your case. Contact the drunk driving defense lawyers at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. to schedule a FREE initial consultation.
