DUI

Most people are unaware of the seriousness of a California DUI charge. In many ways, being accused of DUI is far worse than people expect. Hiring a DUI defense lawyer is an extremely important decision that must be made quickly after being charged with DUI. That's because you only have 10 days to request a hearing at the California DMV to avoid a mandatory license suspension.

Many defendants simply give up, or plead guilty or no contest and take whatever penalty the court gives them. Surprisingly, most people arrested for a California DUI charge believe that the situation is helpless and the evidence against them is insurmountable.

That is a huge mistake, as a DUI can negatively impact your life indefinitely. It is nearly always better to fight your DUI case instead of simply pleading guilty. A conviction can interfere with your ability to get or keep a job, house, apartment, drive a car and much more.

The typical penalties for a first DUI conviction include:

  1.        The Suspension of your California Drivers License
  2.        Mandatory DUI  & driving classes
  3.        3 years probation
  4.        A priorable DUI conviction that stays on your driving record for 10 years
  5.        Up to a $1,000 fine
  6.       Substantially increased vehicle insurance premiums            
  7.       The installation of an Ignition interlock device in your vehicle at your expense
  8.       Up to 2 days in county jail       

Beahm Law can help you with any type of DUI of drugs case, including DUI of Marijuana, Vicodin, Ambien or Lunesta. Having a knowledgeable and experienced DUI attorney on your side can make all the difference. Beahm Law protects your rights, investigates your arrest, and informs you all legal options available. With a qualified San Francisco DUI attorney at your side, you can effectively challenge the prosecution and police and successfully fight your DUI charges.

DUI charges can be fought from a variety of angles. Breathalyzers are notoriously inaccurate, roadside sobriety test have no scientific basis and police officers often fail to follow required legal procedures, leading to evidence often being found inadmissible after investigation. Even when guilt is clear, an experienced attorney can broker a reduced punishment for you because prosecutors are overworked and do not want to take your case to trial.

If you have been arrested for DUI, schedule a case analysis with Beahm Law. We will listen as you detail everything that occurred before, during and after the arrest. We will analyze the case, and offer our option of the best options available to fight your California DUI charges.           

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