Los Angeles Criminal DUI Defense Lawyer

Criminal DUI Defense Attorney in Los Angeles

DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal charge, usually a misdemeanor offense, which includes criminal penalties: jail time, fines, probation, community service, and more. Therefore, you need a criminal defense attorney to represent you from the outset. From the moment you are arrested for driving under the influence, a Los Angeles DUI lawyer will need to be involved in order to protect your rights and guide you through the criminal court process so you can enhance the possibility of a good result for your case.

The Los Angeles DUI lawyers at Gold & Witham have over 40 years of combined legal experience and have the commitment to the clients to see them through the entire DUI process, including their criminal case. The attorneys understand that your freedom and your reputation are at stake and will fight to protect your rights.

Any DUI charge is a serious legal matter.  The possibility of losing your ability to drive is high.  If convicted, you may face jail time and steep fines.  The prosecutor and law enforcement work together and are intent to get a conviction.  When you are faced with criminal charges in a DUI case, you do not want to take chances.  You must have your own experienced DUI defense attorney to fight for you.

At Gold & Witham, the attorneys are dedicated and experienced.  Your case will be a priority and will be addressed as such.  The attorney realizes fully that your charge is of serious concern to you, and that you wish a compelling and complete defense in your case.  The DUI defense lawyers at Gold & Witham are quality DUI defense attorneys and are going to fight aggressively for you.

Los Angeles Criminal DUI Defense Attorney

Any DUI court process will begin with the arrest of a driver for driving under the influence. The driver will then be held in custody, where a bail amount will be set or where the person will be released on his or her own recognizance.

Your first court appearance will be your arraignment, wherein the judge will inform you of your rights and of the specific DUI charges that you face. At this time, you will be able to enter a plea before the court, of not guilty, guilty or no contest. Your Los Angeles DUI attorney will be able to advise you as to what plea you should enter, as this will depend upon your specific situation.

The DUI defense lawyer may be able to file a pretrial motion at the arraignment, but this can also be filed at a later date, such as a motion to suppress evidence or other motion which will serve to help you reach a favorable outcome for your case. If the defense attorney has conducted a proper investigation of your case, it could be that blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results can be suppressed due to an improperly calibrated breathalyzer machine or other error by law enforcement.

During your Los Angeles DUI trial, your case will likely be seen before a judge and jury. The attorney will be able to present your case and present witnesses and evidence in your favor, as well as cross-examine witnesses that the State (the prosecution) provides. The jury will then decide the verdict: guilty or not guilty and the judge will determine your sentence.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer at Gold & Witham for an experienced, skilled and dedicated DUI defense attorney.