Burbank DUI Lawyer
Burbank Courthouse
300 East Olive Street
Burbank, CA 91502
With a solid track record of handling DUI-related cases in the Burbank court for the past twenty-five years, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My tenure as a legal professional in Burbank, including a stint with a Superior Court judge in 1992, has instilled in me the confidence to defend clients in this courthouse successfully. You can trust my extensive experience to guide you through this challenging time.
This is a conservative courthouse, but the prosecutors can be reasoned with the appropriate circumstances and if the proper preparation has been put in before negotiating with them. Attorneys should be transparent with their clients about how they will handle their particular cases and always strive to do just that.
Reviewing The Details of Your DUI Case
When a client contacts me to represent them in a DUI case pending in Burbank, my first step is to have them come into my office. We'll review their entire case, discuss their life, and identify mitigating factors that can help resolve the issue in the best way possible. I'll guide them through the legal process, ensuring they understand each step and their rights. Your case is important to me, and I am committed to providing you with the best possible defense.
As long as the client is honest with me and gives me all the necessary information related to their DUI case, I will assist them in designing a plan to deal with their DUI positively and set the case up to be dismissed eventually.
Not every case can be dismissed from the beginning; sometimes, the client must negotiate a plea bargain first, and then, when their probation is over, we can dismiss the case. I will always be transparent about the potential outcomes of your case, whether it's a dismissal, a plea bargain, or another resolution.
Whatever your situation, your best strategy is to sit down with a local insider and devise a plan that works for you!
If you face a DUI charge in the Burbank Courthouse, you owe it to yourself to speak with a DUI attorney with experience in Burbank.
Over the years, I've successfully handled many DUI cases in the Burbank Court. My experience is more than just theoretical-I've been in the trenches, defending clients and securing favorable outcomes. Approximately 20 years ago, I was a research attorney for a Superior Court judge in the Burbank Courthouse, giving me a unique insight into the legal system.
I learned all the ins and outs of the Burbank system and have used my experience to help my clients for nearly two decades. My credentials and expertise are unmatched in Burbank, and I understand the local court system like the back of my hand. You can rest assured that your case is in good hands.
Legal Penalties for a DUI Conviction
California Law provides penalties to any individual convicted of driving under the influence in Burbank. The California Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your driver's license after your DUI arrest if your blood alcohol is above .08%.
The administrative suspension in California is contained in Vehicle Code § 13353.2, which states:
- The department will immediately suspend the driving privilege to operate a car if they were driving a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent or more; if they were under 21 years of age and had a BAC of 0.01 percent or more: They were driving a vehicle that requires a commercial driver's license when they had a BAC of 0.04 percent or more.
A peace officer will serve the notice of the order of suspension under Section 13388 or 13382 and will be on a form provided by the department.
If the notice of the order of suspension has yet to be served, the department will mail a written notice of the order of the rest to the last known address.
The order of suspension will specify the statutory grounds for the rest, the effective date, and your right to request an administrative hearing. I will guide you through the procedure for requesting an administrative hearing, ensuring you understand your rights and the steps involved.
Driver's License Suspension
If you are convicted of driving under the influence, there is a mandatory suspension of your driver's license for six months. This can significantly impact your daily life and livelihood. Therefore, if you have been arrested for DUI in Burbank, California, you must immediately contact a skilled and experienced DUI lawyer to help you navigate these legal challenges.
At the Hedding Law Firm, we have successfully represented hundreds of clients in all Los Angeles County courtrooms. DUI attorney Ronald Hedding is in the trenches daily, dealing with prosecutors and judges who will decide how to handle your drunk driving arrest.
This face-to-face experience is invaluable in your defense. Contact Mr. Hedding will meet with you and give you an honest assessment of your DUI case. All consultations are free, strictly confidential, and protected by attorney-client privilege, so you can feel comfortable discussing your case with us.
Why We Are the Best Defense Attorneys to Handle Your DUI in Burbank Court
I've been practicing in Burbank for decades. I started out working for a superior court judge there. I've also worked for the district attorney's office and have been defending DUI cases there and throughout LA County since the early 1990s. Burbank is a particular city. The police force there is very conservative, and they capture many people for DUIs.
So, you want to ensure you've got an attorney with experience dealing in that court. You can't just walk in there and expect to get the best result for your client if you don't know the courthouse, the judges, and the prosecutors. You also have to have a robust general understanding of DUI law – where to attack the prosecutors, such as the following:
- Sometimes, they illegally stop your client.
- Sometimes, the blood or breath test is not done correctly.
- They don't do the field sobriety test properly.
When you come in to discuss your case, we take the time to go over every detail. This approach allows us to understand your perspective, which is often overlooked in the one-sided, slanted investigations found in many Burbank police reports.
After reviewing your case and speaking with the prosecutor, I'm in a strong position to provide you with the best advice on how we will handle it. Whether we decide to fight the case, file a motion to challenge the case or seek a favorable resolution, you can rest assured that we will pursue the best possible outcome for you.
So, you come in and give me the details – the truth about what happened – and then turn it over to me and let me do my job and figure out, with my 30 years of experience handling DUI's in the Burbank courthouse, precisely what needs to be done – what the prosecutor's best points are, what our best points are and then figuring out exactly how to deal with the case.
So, pick up the phone now. Ask for a meeting with Ron Hedding. I've handled many DUI cases in the Burbank courthouse. I've been down the road you're about to travel. If this is your first DUI, I say do it once, do it right, and never again. Hire the best for your Burbank DUI. You've come to the right place. Pick up the phone now. Make the call.