Hollywood DUI Lawyer

Have You Been Accused of Driving Under the Influence?

If you or a loved one have recently been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is extremely important that you do not hesitate to secure the legal assistance that you deserve from a knowledgeable, experienced Hollywood DUI lawyer. Cases involving this type of crime are usually extremely complex and carry with the life-altering consequences if they are mishandled or not given the fully attention that they deserve. Whether you are attempting to challenge a breath, blood, or field sobriety test, or you are claiming there was not rightful cause to pull you over in the first place, you deserve to be represented by an aggressive defense attorney that will be able to offer you the tenacious legal footwork required to combat your charges.

Your future is simply too important to leave up to chance at a time such as this. Many people do not realize just how aggressively their cases will be pursued, but DUI charges are not taken lightly. Law enforcement and prosecutors will be zealous in their efforts to slap you with the strictest punishments possible. Although most of them truly are honest in their efforts and have the best of intentions, it is a sad truth that some are simply overzealous, and will overstep their boundaries.

If your rights have been violated or if you have been wrongfully accused, you should not be forced to deal with the ramifications. By working with an aggressive lawyer, you can take the necessary steps towards protecting your rights and fighting for your future. At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we will do everything in our power to help you combat the charges held against you and move towards your optimum outcome as painlessly as possible.

Defending Against DUI Charges in Hollywood

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 lawyer immediately.

At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we are committed to achieving the best outcome possible for each one of our clients. Please contact our Hollywood DUI defense attorney immediately if you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for any type of DUI arrest, including first DUI offense, second DUI offense, third DUI offense, drug DUI, felony DUI, under 21 DUI, DUI accidents, vehicular manslaughter and DUI with injury. Additionally, you can find valuable information on DMV hearings, DUI penalties, breathalyzers & BAC, driver's license suspension, DUI expungements, ignition interlock device, new DUI laws, life after DUI, DUI resources, DUI FAQ, do's & don'ts when pulled over and why you should hire a DUI attorney.

By involving a DUI defense lawyer from our office early on in your investigation, you are able to have an advocate of your rights on your case and conducting their own investigation. We can meticulously examine every part of your arrest, from the initial police stop to the field sobriety tests to the DMV hearing and the final trial. After our investigation, an aggressive defense strategy will be mounted and taken to court if your charges have not been reduced or dropped before then.

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 Attorney 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 our firm, we offer outstanding legal advice, guidance and DUI resources to potential clients throughout Hollywood, California. Please contact a lawyer at our firm as soon as possible to schedule a free case consultation.

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