The days when any drunk driving charge was treated like a traffic ticket are long gone. Even first-time offenders charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in California face an array of life-changing consequences today, so if you have one or more prior DUIs on your record, your need for a dedicated defense lawyer is critical.
Whether this is your second DUI charge or your fourth within 10 years — which means you are looking at a felony charge and the possibility of a serious jail sentence — your situation is tough, but not hopeless. The single best step you can take is to contact an attorney now who will truly focus on your case and pursue every option for protecting your future.
Criminal defense is all we do at the Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman, and handling DUI charges is familiar territory. We are extremely familiar with courts and officials throughout the Los Angeles area and across Southern California. Our approach also includes taking a burden off our L.A. DUI clients by scheduling their essential DMV hearings as soon as we accept a case.
Mr. Perlman is a former prosecutor able to leverage in-depth knowledge of the options and priorities of district attorneys. Whether you ultimately decide to plead guilty and seek manageable consequence or pursue acquittal at trial, you can count on a strategic, all-out effort on your behalf.
Some people with multiple DUI offenses in Los Angeles decide the consequences they will face if convicted demand going all the way through trial. Some DUI arrests can be successfully fought with thorough investigation, and we will consider factors such as:
If you or someone you care about is facing a felony DUI charge or any type of repeat offense, contact our law firm as soon as possible. We offer a free consultation, and we handle most charges on a flat-fee basis so you need not worry about legal costs escalating beyond your means.
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