If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in California, your situation isn’t hopeless. There are actions you can take to avoid incurring the harshest penalties. Here’s the most important information you need to know immediately following your DUI arrest in California.
First thing’s first
The most essential step you must take upon getting arrested is contacting a lawyer who specializes in DUI defense. Southern California’s top DUI defense lawyer is Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. Over his multi-decade career, he has successfully reached favorable outcomes in thousands of DUI case, so you’ll be in great hands with Attorney Chambers.
All prospective clients are entitled to receive a free in-person case evaluation and consultation. Schedule yours now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box at the bottom right of this page.
Why is it important to hire a lawyer now?
It’s absolutely imperative that you contact Attorney Chambers right after your arrest, preferably within 24 hours. The clock will begin ticking right away after you’re released from police custody, and you only have 10 days to petition the DMV for a hearing to have your suspended license reinstated. If you don’t contact the DMV for a hearing within 10 days, you’ll automatically forfeit your right to request a hearing, and your license will be suspended for at least 4 months, pending the outcome of your DUI criminal case.
What if I know I’m guilty?
If you know you had too much to drink or took drugs that impeded your ability to drive safely, Attorney Chambers can still help you. The prosecution may try to impose aggravated circumstances on your case to make the penalties against you even more severe, and Attorney Chambers will fight to disprove them, and to present you and your life in the best possible light so the judge hearing your case will be lenient during sentencing. Having an excellent attorney like Dan Chambers can equal much lighter fines, less prison time, and other favorable outcomes in your DUI case.
Your specific situation
Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, Attorney Chambers will counsel you on the best course of action to reach the ideal outcome in your case. Perhaps he’ll be able to get your DUI charge dismissed because of lack of evidence. Perhaps he’ll successfully negotiate a plea bargain so you won’t have to suffer the harshest penalties—maybe you could even avoid jail time. Until you speak with Attorney Chambers, it’s impossible to know what you can expect the outcome of your case to be. So schedule your free case evaluation now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box at the bottom right of this page.
Everyone at Chambers Law Firm, including Attorney Chambers, strives to provide all clients and prospective clients with helpful information about DUI and other criminal cases. Explore this website for much more helpful information, and don’t forget to schedule your consultation today.
