Hollywood DUI Lawyer

Defending Against DUI Charges

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an extremely serious legal matter. If caught, a person can have their driver's license suspended or revoked and receive a jail/prison sentence if they are convicted. The best advice that a person can receive is to never risk their lives or the lives of others by stepping into a motor vehicle if they have been drinking.

At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we are committed to protecting our clients' legal rights. As aggressive Hollywood DUI lawyers, we understand California DUI laws and the circumstances that can lead up to a DUI (driving under the influence) arrest. If you or a loved one are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence it is our advice to you that you are aware of the following dos and don’ts when pulled over.

Dos & Don’ts When Pulled Over for Suspected DUI

• Do always pull over immediately to the right side of the road, turn off your motor vehicle, roll your window down and then place your hands on the steering wheel in full sight of law enforcement.
• Do provide any copies of your motor vehicle registration, insurance and drivers license if requested by law enforcement.
• Do not argue or aggravate law enforcement.
• Do not attempt to bribe law enforcement.
• Do not agree to take a field sobriety test (you legally can refuse).         
• Do not agree to take a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT).
• Do not admit any guilt or discuss whether or not you have been drinking.
• Do politely ask to speak to a professional Hollywood DUI defense lawyer immediately.
• Do ask to submit to an independent breathalyzer, blood test or urine test.
• Do politely refuse any further questions until you have an attorney present.
• Do sign the DMV Hearing request form & DUI ticket.
• Do not sign any other documents.

Tenacious DUI Attorney in Hollywood, California

Please contact a Hollywood DUI attorney at our firm today to discuss the circumstances that may surround you or a loved one’s drunk driving case. We are very familiar with your legal rights and we will fight aggressively to always protect you.

Contact a Hollywood DUI Lawyer today to learn about the dos and don’ts when pulled over.