El Cajon DUI Defense Attorney

Aggressive Defense for Drunk Driving Charges

When a person is arrested for DUI in California, there is usually a particular order of events which will occur, leading to the arrest and then to criminal charges. Fortunately, an El Cajon DUI defense lawyer can assist a driver at any point in the legal process in order to defend his or her constitutional rights and protect his or her interests. At Superior Law Center, we assist clients throughout Vista, Chula Vista and El Cajon who are facing DUI charges.

A typical DUI arrest will proceed as follows:

A law enforcement officer observes some behavior by a motorist (swerving, speeding, driving too slowly) that may indicate drunk driving
The officer pulls the driver over to the side of the road and looks for outward signs of intoxication or drug use, such as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, the smell of alcohol, etc.
The officer asks the driver to step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests to determine whether the driver's physical and/or mental abilities are impaired
Based off field sobriety test performance and the officer's general observations of the driver, the officer will make an arrest for DUI
The officer will confiscate the driver's license and give him or her a notice of suspension that will act as a temporary driver's license for 10 days
The driver will be taken to the police station, where he will be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine his or her blood alcohol concentration

If a driver is charged with DUI, he or she will be at risk of facing various penalties, including imprisonment in county jail or state prison, fines, driver's license suspension, community service, and more.

Areas of Practice: San Diego DUI Lawyer

At our office, we provide high quality legal representation for clients throughout the San Diego and surrounding communities of Vista, Chula Vista and El Cajon. We provide legal services, information and defense for the following:

DUI Defense

If you are facing a drunk driving arrest, you may have many concerns as to how you will counter the charges against you and if your driving privileges will be revoked. Here at Superior Law Center, we are here to provide you with the tools and information you need to effectively handle any DUI case. Click here to learn more about DUI defense.

First DUI Offense

In the wake of your first DUI arrest, you may be scared, worried and unsure of where to turn. First, it is important to retain the services of a DUI defense attorney. You will need to do so within several days of your arrest if you wish to save your driver's license from being suspended. Click here to read more about your first DUI offense.

Anatomy of a DUI Case

A DUI case involves two separate hearings: a hearing with the DMV and the criminal case. Your meeting with the DMV must be schedule within ten days of your arrest if you wish to fight the suspension of your driver's license. The criminal case should be handled by an aggressive and experienced law firm. Click here to read more about the anatomy of a DUI case.

DMV Hearings

At your DMV hearing, it is best to have a DUI defense attorney represent you. With legal representation, you will have an advocate of the law on your side to help prove that you should be able to keep your driving privileges. Click here to read more about the DMV hearing.

DUI Penalties

While the penalties of DUI vary, there is one that nearly always remains the same. Violating this part of the law will result in the suspension of your driver's license if you fail to contact a DUI attorney in a timely manner. Other penalties will range from jail sentences to alcohol awareness classes to fines. Click here to read more about DUI penalties.

Underage DUI

Has your child been charged with underage DUI? Their future is immediately in jeopardy! It is up to you to talk to an attorney to prevent this criminal charge from marking their record, preventing your child from apply to jobs, school, for loans or for housing. Protect your child's future today! Click here to read more about underage DUI.

Out of State DUI

If you are an out of state resident and you have been charged with drunk driving while in El Cajon or a surrounding community, it is important to work with an attorney whose main area of practice is in the state in which you were arrested. Our firm has a firm grasp on all laws surrounding a DUI charge and we can use this to your advantage. Click here to read more about out of state DUI.

Aggravated DUI

Aggravated drunk driving, or essentially an enhanced penalty or felony DUI charge, is one in which a DUI accident has led to injury or death for another party. It is very important to retain the services of a criminal lawyer at once if you are facing aggravated DUI. Click here to read more about aggravated DUI.

Multiple DUI

Being charged with DUI is embarrassing and difficult to take, but you already understand this if you have one or more previous DUI convictions on your record. As with many other offenses, the penalties become enhanced with the number of prior convictions your criminal record has. Click here to read more about multiple DUI.

Boating Under the Influence

Throughout El Cajon and the rest of the San Diego community, boating is a very popular pastime, especially during summer and spring break. However, drinking on the lake and driving a boat is against the law for many obvious reasons. Click here if you would like to learn more about charges of boating under the influence.

Field Sobriety Tests

After being stopped by the police, you will likely be confronted for a field sobriety test, such as the one leg stand test, walk and turn test or the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. If you fail to comply with these tests or fail the tests altogether, you will most likely be arrested for DUI. Click here to read more about field sobriety tests.

Blood Alcohol Science

What's the science between blood alcohol testing and other types of sobriety tests? Let our El Cajon DUI defense lawyer give you the inside scoop! We can provide you with valuable information on DUI breath and blood tests, field sobriety tests and the penalties of refusing a test. Click here to read more about blood alcohol science.

Breath Testing

In DUI cases, breath testing is essential for a police officer to obtain a positive arrest. If you comply to a breath test at the scene of the accident, also referred to as the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS), and you have a BAC at or above .08%, you will be arrested for drunk driving. Click here to read more about breath testing.

Blood Testing

A blood test is a type of sobriety test that is administered to a suspect after the PAS and DUI arrest has taken place. Refusal of a blood test can result in serious consequences for an individual, including the suspension of his or her driving privileges. Click here if you would like to learn more about blood testing.

Refusal of Chemical Tests

According to the law, refusing a chemical test can result in grave consequences for any possible suspect. When a person gets a California driver's license, they imply consent to a chemical test if pulled over and arrested for DUI, and are therefore held accountable to this. Click here to read more about the refusal of chemical tests.

Refusal of Breathalyzer

A breathalyzer is much different that a portable breath test machine used at the scene of a DUI arrest. This is done back at the station after the arrest has taken place and must be done by a defendant if he or she wishes to not face consequences for refusal. Click here to learn more about the refusal of the breathalyzer test.

Contact an El Cajon DUI Defense Lawyer

At our office, we spend a great majority of our time defending cases for clients. We realize that no two cases will be exactly the same, and we will treat each case with the utmost respect and dignity that it deserves. When working with our firm, you can ensure that a tailor made solution will be hand crafted by a defense attorney who is skilled and knowledgeable in the area of DUI and criminal law.

We strongly advise you to call our firm for a consultation of your case today. After meeting with an El Cajon DUI defense attorney at our office, you will understand the true importance of having an experienced legal team at your side. For more information, call our law firm today! We provide a free case evaluation for new clients!

Contact an El Cajon DUI attorney for the legal assistance you need in the face of serious drunk driving charges.