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An experienced California DUI Lawyer can make a huge difference

You are probably scared about going to jail, losing your license, ignition interlock devices, your record, your family and your financial security. If you are like most people, you are probably overwhelmed by the complexity of California DUI Law. You have every right to be afraid, because you are facing an allegation that can cause you great hardship now, and affect the rest of your life.

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California DUI Penalties: The punishments for driving under the influence in California are severe, but the right attorney can make the difference between jail and no jail, or between a longer and shorter sentence.

There are also steep fines, alcohol classes, license suspensions and other serious sanctions that a lawyer will help you minimize and negotiate. There are also many California DUI sentence enhancers that could apply to your case to lengthen your potential sentence.

There is simply so much at stake in a California DUI case that you need the help of a seasoned professional.

Don't go to court without an experienced attorney who concentrates on California DUI Cases

California DUI Process: Navigating the criminal court process can be daunting in any case, but is especially so in DUI cases. This is because, due to the high volume of charges that the courts and prosecutors must process, and due to the fact that a California drunk driving charge is truly the "every-man's" charge, prosecutors and judges may see your case as "routine" and less than serious unless you have a strong voice in the courtroom pointing out that this event and its outcome will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you care about.

In addition to the criminal court process which will determine your guilt or innocence, as well as your sentence and terms of probation, you will also need to navigate the civil license and driving aspects of your CA DUI case. That means dealing with an even more crowded system: The California DMV. You need a lawyer who regularly handles CA DUI licenses suspension issues, and knows how to navigate the system for you. This includes a working understanding of California Implied Consent law, the California administrative license suspension hearing process, and the law regarding ignition interlock devices in California.

The California DUI case against you may not be as strong as it seems

Were you given a chemical test for drugs or alcohol? California DUI chemical testing is not foolproof. For example, did you know that right now there is an issue with a Riverside crime lab analyst that calls into question literally everything that he touched? A good California DUI lawyer will be on top of all of the latest issues that might benefit your case. If you are not represented, or if you choose the wrong lawyer, you may never learn about scandals within police departments, evidence contamination issues, breath machine failures, missing, disciplined, injured or retired police officers, and many other things that could literally make the difference between your conviction and acquittal or dismissal.

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