DUI Lawyer in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach DUI Attorneys Fighting to Protect Your Rights
When you have been arrested for DUI, you need to do what you can to protect
your rights and your driving privileges. In the state of California, it
is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while your blood alcohol content
(BAC) is 0.08% or higher. If you are found to be driving while your BAC
is at or above the legal limit, then you will be arrested and you could
face serious penalties if convicted.
Your freedom is very important, and
you owe it to yourself to do everything you can to defend your freedoms
and constitutional rights. At the
Law Offices of Damone & Schroeder, our Long Beach DUI attorney is fully prepared to conduct a complete evaluation
of your arrest, as well as every factor leading up to that moment, in
order to ensure that you have the comprehensive defense. Our specialized
team of Long Beach DUI attorneys can help you through the process and
ensure the proper decisions are made to help resolve your situation.
If you have any questions regarding your DUI case, check out
FAQ page or
contact our office to learn more.
The California DUI Process
Being arrested for DUI in California can set in motion a complex series
of events including hearings, pre-trial motions, and police custody. If
you have allegedly failed a chemical or field sobriety test, you will
be placed under arrest.
What follows in the DUI process usually includes:
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Booking—done by police at the station where you will be fingerprinted, photographed
and jailed. You may be released soon from jail and given a court date
without having to post bail.
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Court hearing—you will go to court if the DA's office files a criminal complaint
against you. Here you will be advised of your charges and enter a plea.
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DMV hearing—your driver's license will be suspended unless you request a
DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. An attorney form our firm can
work to defend your right to drive.
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Trial—the prosecution needs to prove beyond doubt that you were impaired
while driving. Here, our firm can challenge your DUI and work to have
your charges dropped or reduced.
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Sentencing—the judge will sentence you if you plead guilty or are convicted.
You could be granted probation or be sent to jail depending on the circumstances
of your charge.
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DUI charges can be very inconvenient, embarrassing, and upsetting. If you
are convicted, then you could face jail time, fines,
ignition interlock device installation, and
driver's license suspension, among
other penalties. Depending on the number of
prior convictions and various circumstances surrounding your arrest, you could face various
serious penalties.
Your situation is important to us and we will stand by you throughout the
duration of your case if you choose to retain our legal services. With
nearly 40 years of combined experience, our Long Beach DUI lawyers have
obtained a
reputation for excellent service
. We can put our experience, skill, and resources to work for you if you
choose to work with us.
Seek the representation of our firm today for a
free initial case consultation!