East Los Angeles DUI Attorney
East Los Angeles Courthouse
4848 E. Civic Center Way
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 881-5800
With numerous appearances as a DUI defense attorney in the East Los Angeles court system, I bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the steps necessary to succeed in your DUI case.
Each case is unique, and our approach is tailored to the specific facts and circumstances. We understand that no two cases are the same, and we adapt our strategy to the issues surrounding your DUI arrest.
Initial Review of Your Drunk Driving Case
We will start by reviewing the details of your case, including the circumstances of your arrest and any evidence against you. This will help us understand your case's strengths and weaknesses and develop a strategy for your defense.
Our first step is to invite you for a face-to-face consultation, where we will discuss all the facts about your situation. Your honesty is crucial, and we will use this information to develop a game plan that aims to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
The judge and prosecutor will evaluate how high your blood alcohol level was and how dangerous your actions were on the night of your arrest to decide what their position will be related to your case.
We will examine the mitigating circumstances in your case, such as a lack of prior offenses or a clean driving record, and any defenses that can be utilized, such as challenging the accuracy of the breathalyzer test or the legality of the traffic stop, to mitigate the charges and punishment in your case or ultimately dismiss them.
Potential Harsh Punishment If Convicted of DUI
What circumstances cause prosecutors and judges to be harsh or accessible on a DUI case in Los Angeles? In my experience of handling DUI cases for the past twenty-five years, the number one concern for the prosecutors and judges is how dangerous the defendant was in their actions and driving and is to the community in jeopardy if they give the person a break.
The more dangerous they view you and your actions, the more likely they are to want a harsh punishment and charge on your record.
On the other hand, if you were pulled over for some superficial reason or violation and your blood alcohol level was not that high, you have no prior criminal record. You are in a category where we can mitigate your circumstances and achieve a fair result.
The closer your blood alcohol was to the legal limit of .08, the more likely we are to be able to get a lesser charge than a DUI and minimize the punishment. The further away you are from that bare minimum limit, the more you face penalties and charge-wise.
Having a good job, family, and clean record is also essential. Still, the real things that will move the prosecutors are if they have a problem proving their case against you (which is where a savvy DUI defense attorney comes in) or if your conduct and blood alcohol level are not that bad.
There are always close cases in DUI defense that can go either way. In my opinion, this is where a solid, experienced attorney who has traveled the road you are about to travel can make all of the difference in the world and put you in the best possible position.