Being arrested for a DUI in Southern California can be incredibly expensive. Besides the costs of retrieving your car, paying fines, and dealing with a potential loss of job or your license temporarily, paying a DUI attorney can be a pricey proposition. When you consider, however, that a large number of DUI cases are based on circumstantial and inaccurate information, the possibility of winning your case is actually better then you might assume.
Attorney Jose Romero has devoted a large portion of his practice to defending the rights of those accused of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. Jose understands the financial pressures that a DUI conviction can have on you and your family, which is why he works with his clients to negotiate their fees and arrive at a dollar amount that they can afford.
If have been charged with a DUI and would like a free consultation of your situation, contact Jose Romero today at 213-746-6641.
Charged With A DUI? Call 213-746-6641 For Help!
| Drunk Driving Defense | Drunk Driving Charges |
| Los Angeles DUI Defense | El Monte DUI Defense |
| DUI Frequently Asked Questions? | California Vehicle Code Section 23152 |
Drunk Driving Defense
In California, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with either, (1) alcohol level of .08 or higher or (2) under the influence of another narcotic or drug. After being charged with a DUI, you face criminal charges and suspension of your driver’s license. Criminal punishments for a DUI include: jail, probation, court ordered rehabilitation, and fines, amongst many others. Punishments may be even more severe if you have two or more DUIs, if you have a minor under the age of 14 in your vehicle, or if you caused injury to other persons.
You have a right to an attorney for a DUI offense. DUI charges can be confusing because you have a case both in criminal court and another case with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It is important to be represented by an experienced DUI defense attorney who is familiar with the process to help you navigate the court system and the DMV. The attorneys at Romero and Associates are very experienced with DUI defense, and have received many favorable outcomes for our clients.
Drunk Driving Charges
DUI Arrests in Los Angeles usually begin with a traffic stop by a highway patrol officer, or in some cases, occur at a sobriety checkpoint. The officer may ask you to perform a series of maneuvers intended to determine whether you are intoxicated or not. These are called field sobriety tests. Officers may also have you blow twice into a handheld breathalyzer.
Once arrested, you will be taken to the holding cell and asked to take a 2nd test to determine your BAC or Blood Alcohol Content. This usually takes the form of a blood or breath test at the police station, jail or hospital (you’re required by law to take this test…refusing the chemical test may result in tougher California DUI penalties and a one-year drivers license suspension).
Most DUI arrests that are misdemeanors. Usually first offenses and DUI arrests that do not involve an accident of any sort, will end with your release from jail within a few hours of your arrest and booking. You will be given two documents when released, a citation to appear in court, and a temporary license to operate a motor vehicle (the police will keep your actual license). If you’re from out of state and get a California DUI, the police here can’t take your physical license.
There are many levels of DUI charges. They range from first time, misdemeanor offenses, to more serious felony offenses that are the result of a an automobile accident (sometimes even a fatal accident). The more serious the infraction, the more important it is that you contact a DUI defense attorney that can represent your interests in court.
Jose Romero is a qualified Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney with countless years experience defending DUI cases. For more information on how he can help you insure the best possible result for your case, contact him at 213-746-6641.
Los Angeles DUI Defense
Jose Romero serves his DUI clients from his Los Angeles offices:
714 W. Olympic Ave. 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-6641
Contact our Los Angeles DUI Defense Firm
If you or someone you know is facing criminal drunk driving charges in Los Angeles, or the areas we serve in the state of California, Contact a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney at Romero & Associates today! Jose Romero defends the rights of those charged with DUI in Los Angeles and its surrounding communities like West Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Siverlake, El Monte, Burbank, Glendale, and many other Southern California cities. Contact him today at 213-746-6641 for a free consultation of your situation.
El Monte DUI Defense
Jose Romero serves his DUI clients from his El Monte offices:
3232 Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
626-443-4593
Contact our El Monte DUI Defense Firm
If you or someone you know is facing criminal drunk driving charges in El Monte, or the areas we serve in the state of California, Contact a El Monte Criminal Defense Attorney at Romero & Associates today! Jose Romero defends the rights of those charged with DUI in El Monte and its surrounding communities like Los Angeles, South El Monte, Azusa, La Puente, West Covina, Montebello, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Covina, and many other Southern California cities. Contact him today at 626-443-4593 for a free consultation of your situation.
DUI Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I failed a breath test, do I have a chance to beat my case?
A: Absolutely. Breath Tests are notoriously unreliable. The device may malfunction or the officer operating it may make an error. Your health condition can also be brought into question as can the immediate surrounding where the test was administered. An experienced DUI attorney will know what questions to ask and how to attack the validity of a positive breat test.
Q: I failed a blood test and have been told they’re full proof. Can I still win my case?
A: Blood tests are anything but full proof. Tainted test results from blood fermentation, the improper handling or care of blood samples, and blood contamination can all lead to a false positive. Only an experienced DUI attorney will know whether your situation requires greater scrutiny.
Q: I was arrested at a sobriety checkpoint. Does this change the disposition of my case?
A: It absolutely does. Sobriety checkpoints have their own sets of rules and regulations they must adhere to. A qualified drunk driving attorney will know to find out if superior officers were responsible for organizing and monitoring the checkpoint? Did all officers performing stops make sure that they follow a predetermined formula for stopping cars and was the DUI roadblock publicly advertised?
There are literally thousands of different scenarios and defense possibilities for a DUI stop. Jose Romero has the experience and knowledge to ask the proper questions and investigate your case fully and diligently, helping to insure the best possible result. Contact his offices today at 213-746-6641 for more information.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152
California’s Vehicle Code Section 23152 addresses the offense of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It states:
Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.
(b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.
For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person’s blood is based upon grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
