{"id":697,"date":"2024-02-19T09:39:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/?page_id=697"},"modified":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","slug":"first-offense-dui","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/first-offense-dui\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles First Offense DUI Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A first DUI offense anywhere in the Los Angeles area represents a pivotal point in your life. It is critical to understand all the consequences you are facing. These go beyond fines, driver\u2019s license suspension and financial hardship to the real threat of dramatically increased penalties should you face any alcohol-related charge again down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pleading_Guilty_Without_a_Defense_Lawyers_Counsel_Involves_Serious_Risk\"><\/span>Pleading Guilty Without a Defense Lawyer\u2019s Counsel Involves Serious Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/first-offense-dui\/#Pleading_Guilty_Without_a_Defense_Lawyers_Counsel_Involves_Serious_Risk\" title=\"Pleading Guilty Without a Defense Lawyer\u2019s Counsel Involves Serious Risk\">Pleading Guilty Without a Defense Lawyer\u2019s Counsel Involves Serious Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/first-offense-dui\/#Prepared_to_Negotiate_Skillfully_or_Build_the_Best_Possible_Case_for_Trial\" title=\"Prepared to Negotiate Skillfully or Build the Best Possible Case for Trial\">Prepared to Negotiate Skillfully or Build the Best Possible Case for Trial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/first-offense-dui\/#Get_the_Right_Los_Angeles_DUI_Attorney_for_Your_First_DUI_Charge\" title=\"Get the Right Los Angeles DUI Attorney for Your First DUI Charge\">Get the Right Los Angeles DUI Attorney for Your First DUI Charge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Facing any California DUI charge without counsel and representation by an experienced lawyer can be a serious mistake. Many people make that mistake, however, on the false assumption that the outcome will be the same whether or not they hire an attorney. At the Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman, we will do everything possible to make a meaningful difference for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los Angeles DUI&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/En-Espanol\/Daniel-R-Perlman-Espanol.shtml\">defense lawyer Daniel R. Perlman<\/a>&nbsp;will evaluate your specific case thoroughly and provide clear counsel to help you make the soundest possible decisions. Recognizing that your job and ability to take care of your family could well depend on protecting your driving privilege, we will immediately schedule your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/dui-defense\/dmv-hearings\/\">DMV hearing<\/a>, saving you time and trouble in this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepared_to_Negotiate_Skillfully_or_Build_the_Best_Possible_Case_for_Trial\"><\/span>Prepared to Negotiate Skillfully or Build the Best Possible Case for Trial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a former prosecutor, Daniel R. Perlman knows what the district attorney may consider in offering any type of plea bargain in the pretrial phase of your case. He also has in-depth knowledge of all viable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/how-to-beat-a-dui-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DUI defense strategies<\/a>, from challenging blood alcohol content (BAC) test results to proving the lack of probable cause for a traffic stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our respected law firm\u2019s experience extends across the spectrum of drunk and drugged driving charges, from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/dui-defense\/underage-dui\/\">underage DUI<\/a>&nbsp;to determined representation of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/dui-defense\/multiple-dui-offenses\/\">repeat DUI<\/a>&nbsp;offenders and those charged with a felony for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/dui-defense\/dui-involving-an-accident-or-injury\/\">causing an accident<\/a>&nbsp;and injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Right_Los_Angeles_DUI_Attorney_for_Your_First_DUI_Charge\"><\/span>Get the Right Los Angeles DUI Attorney for Your First DUI Charge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choices you make right now could determine the course of your life for many years to come. Fast action to involve a lawyer you can trust is the best step you can take. Our work on your behalf can begin with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/contact\/\">free consultation<\/a>, and we are typically able to quote a firm flat rate for all aspects of your defense, including handling your driver\u2019s license hearing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A first DUI offense anywhere in the Los Angeles area represents a pivotal point in your life. It is critical to understand all the consequences you are facing. 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