About DUI Criminal Charges
By Law Offices of David M. Wallin
Feb. 23, 2011 1:13p
The severity of intoxicated driving charges should never be underestimated. The potential penalties for a conviction outline how serious a DUI charge really is, as well as serving as a reminder of the necessity of an effective defense for your case. A DUI conviction can have disastrous consequences on your future, especially for financial, career or home buying opportunities in which a background check implies am associated level of risk for you. The criminal penalties for DUI include heavy fines,
license suspension, years of probation and even jail or prison sentencing. If you have been charged or arrested for DUI you should immediately contact a
Santa Clarita criminal defense attorney to help you with defending your charges.
If you are pulled over by a police officer that suspects you of drunk driving, there are certain things that you should remember about the police stop. First, you should always cooperate with law enforcement by providing your license, registration, name and address if asked. Whenever an officer asks other questions such as "Have you been drinking?" or asks you to perform field sobriety tests, you legally are not required to submit to these tests. You should cooperate and be polite to any police officer, but do not answer questions that you are not legally required to answer. If you are arrested for DUI, you will be asked to submit to a breath test, which if refused, can result in an immediate 12-month license suspension. In any DUI incident it is important to remember your rights and protect yourself.
Santa Clarita DUI Lawyer
If you have been arrested or charged for DUI an attorney can assist you in fighting your charges. By building an effective DUI defense, challenging evidence that may be inaccurate or deemed inadmissible in court, it may be possible to have your charges reduced or dismissed. At the Law Offices of David M. Wallin, we are dedicated to assisting clients who are in need of aggressive legal aid for their DUI charges. We may be able to improve your chances of winning your case.
Contact a Santa Clarita DUI attorney at our firm today for a free initial case evaluation.
