Orange County, California, DUI/DWI Lawyer
In California, a drunk-driving conviction will have serious consequences for the rest of your life. That is why you need lawyers who are willing to work vigorously on your criminal defense. The hard-hitting Orange County drunk driving defense lawyers at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. will aggressively defend you against a DUI or DWI charge. They have been defending people accused of drunk driving for more than 25 years.
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CALL US AT 714-784-0378 for a free initial consultation to discuss your DWI / DUI defense. Even if you have court tomorrow, call us now. Mitchell Shapiro's cell phone is always on. You can also contact our law firm online to set up a free consultation about your case.
You Have Rights When You Are Stopped for a DUI
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you have certain rights. To prevent damaging your criminal defense, you need to understand those rights, which include the following:
- 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.
- Right to choose between a blood or a breath test. Blood tests are potentially the most reliable.
- Right to be informed that you must either take a blood, breath 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.
- Right to an attorney.
What Do I Do After I've Been Arrested?
When you are stopped, you should polite to the police. Don't tell them your life story. You are not required to answer incriminating questions. An attorney can help you decide what to do if you've been pulled over. Call an attorney as soon as possible. The experienced drunk driving defense lawyers at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. are available to help you. Call 714-784-0378.
Don't Give Any Statements Without a Lawyer Present
We'll take the over your defense case once you've been charged, whether this is your first offense or a repeat offense. 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 DUI 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.
