Hollywood DUI Defense Lawyers
A DUI (driving under the influence) arrest can be an extremely stressful event. The criminal court system alone can be very frightening and confusing for just about anyone - especially for those who have never been in trouble with the law before. In an instance, a person's future can change. The best stance that anyone can take in order to protect their future would be to hire a Hollywood DUI defense lawyer immediately.
At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez, we are committed to achieving the best outcome possible for each one of our clients. We have over 60 years of legal experience representing DUI cases in both state and federal court. Please contact a Hollywood DUI attorney at our firm today if you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for any type of DUI offense, including any of the following:
We also assist clients with DMV hearings and are highly experienced in dealing with matters involving failed or refused field sobriety tests and breath tests.
DUI Charges in Southern California
A person can face being arrested for DUI if law enforcement has probable cause to believe that they have been operating a motor vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) at or above 0.08%. In addition, if they have consumed, inhaled, smoked or injected any type of controlled substance (including illegal narcotics or prescription drugs in some cases) they also may face driving under the influence of drugs charges.
In order to prove that a driver was driving under the influence, law enforcement will turn to field sobriety tests and breath or blood tests. The officer's own observations about the driver's behavior and what the driver said at the time of the arrest may also be used to prove that a driver was drinking and driving. What is important for a driver to remember is that field sobriety tests are not mandatory. These tests, even when administered properly, are not 100% accurate in proving that a driver is intoxicated or is under the influence of a drug. So, how can a defendant be convicted for DUI based off field sobriety test performance? This is one of many questions that a skilled Hollywood DUI lawyer may pose on a client's behalf.
Aggressive DUI Attorneys Serving Hollywood, California
Penalties for driving under the influence can be extremely harsh in California and every effort should be made to avoid them. Depending upon the offense itself as well as the driver's prior record of DUI convictions (if any), a defendant facing DUI charges in Hollywood may face imprisonment, heavy fines, driver's license suspension, community service, DUI School, alcohol or drug treatment, and probation. Certain factors, such as a very high blood alcohol concentration, the presence of a child in the car at the time of the arrest or involvement in an auto accident, may increase the penalties that the defendant faces.
At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez we offer outstanding legal advice, guidance and DUI resources to potential clients throughout Hollywood, California. Please contact a Hollywood DUI lawyer at our firm to schedule a free case consultation.
Need a skilled Hollywood DUI lawyer? Contact us today!