I've been handling DUI cases in the Tarzana area for 30 years. Most of those cases will be sent if they are filed to the Van Nuys courthouse. You'll end up appearing in Department 103 for your arraignment and enter a not-guilty plea. Your attorney will pick up all of the paperwork and continue the case so that we can both review whatever evidence the police have given the prosecutor.
The police started the investigation in a DUI case. So, what we have you do is come in, and we go over the arrest why you were stopped. We talk about potential strategies such as challenging the legality of the stop, disputing the accuracy of the field sobriety test, or questioning the reliability of the breathalyzer. These strategies can be employed to help you.
We have to see if the stop was legal, whether your blood alcohol level was .08 or greater, whether you refused to take the test, how you did on the field sobriety test, and how your driving was at the time of your pullover.
Sometimes, people were kept from being pulled over. They were actually on the side of the freeway when the police came upon them.
Review of Case Details
Then, the issue becomes whether they can prove when you were driving about the DUI case. That way, if their expert, if the case were to go to trial, could extrapolate backward and say, okay, if your blood alcohol level was a .16 at 10:00 p.m. and they caught you driving at 9:00 p.m., they're able to give the jury what your blood alcohol level would have been at the time of driving since the police don't have the police at the scene to be able to take your blood or breath right when they pull you over.
We will look at all the information related to your case. I encourage you to be honest and give that to me. Your transparency is crucial as it allows me to build the best defense for you. Don't leave any information out. The more I know, the better I can defend you. Then, we'll be able to provide you with an idea of where you stand regarding your DUI case.
The Van Nuys court handles numerous DUI cases, and I've appeared there hundreds of times. We'll discuss where you stand in your case. I've navigated the path you're about to take and have achieved success. Sometimes, we can successfully defend the case; other times, we'll negotiate with the prosecutors. But rest assured, I'm here to guide you through this process with my extensive experience and successful track record.
One of the biggest things that determines what happens to you if you are pulled over, arrested, and set into court for DUI in Tarzana is:
- How high your blood alcohol level was, and
- How dangerous you were out on the road.
Those are two of the things we'll discuss in assessing your best strategy moving forward.
Experienced DUI Defense
With over 30 years of experience in the legal field, I've handled numerous DUI cases just like yours. My journey began working for the district attorney's office, then as a superior court judge, and finally, in the early 1990s, I started defending DUI cases. Over the years, I've successfully defended many clients, achieving favorable outcomes. So, when you come in, we'll go over everything, and I'll use my extensive experience to guide you through this challenging process.
Bring that blue ticket with you that the police gave you. Bring the pink slip the DMV gave you, your temporary driver's license. We need to move quickly because the DMV will automatically suspend your license if you don't do anything to protect against that. Immediate action is crucial to protect your driving privileges.
That's where I come in. I'll take the initiative to call the DMV and set up a hearing to challenge the automatic suspension of your license. I'll also inform the courthouse that I am your attorney, and we'll calendar your criminal case. This proactive approach ensures that we're on the front foot in defending your case. Don't hesitate to pick up the phone now and request a meeting with Ron Hedding. I'm here, ready to assist you. The Hedding Law Firm offers a free case evaluation.
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