DUI DEFENSE LAWYER ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys | Drunk Driving Lawyers

DUI Lawyer Orange County

The Orange County DUI attorneys at the law offices of Michael L. Guisti have provided DUI defenses for clients for over two decades. We know the judges and prosecutors usually involved in these matters. We understand how the court system works, what alternative sentencing options are, and how and when to petition the court to get the best responses for our clients.

Our Orange County drunk driving lawyers are also meticulous investigators. We will look into accounts of the arrest to see whether the police violated procedures or otherwise did not provide you with your full panoply of rights.

According to California law, individuals who drive with blood alcohol levels above 0.08% may be arrested and convicted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). In certain cases, the threshold for DUI or DWI can even be lower. For instance, underage drivers are held to stricter BAC standards, as are commercial truck drivers, who cannot have a BAC of more than 0.04%. Moreover, if your blood alcohol level rises significantly over the 0.08% cutoff, you can be slammed with additional charges and penalties.

DUI defendants face challenges on two fronts. One the one hand, defendants must petition to avoid license suspensions at the California Department of Motor Vehicles. On another hand, defendants must counter accusations of criminal wrongdoing.

The DUI or DWI charge can be considered a misdemeanor or felony, depending on circumstances. A hit-and-run injury DWI might be a felony, for instance; whereas a first time no-harm-done DUI might be a misdemeanor.

A veteran Orange County DUI lawyer can examine the results of breathalyzer or blood tests and challenge the results. He can plea bargain with prosecutors to get you a reduced sentence. He can also help you manage other accusations stemming from your arrest, such as drug possession charges, traffic violations, assault and battery, and even manslaughter.

Building an effective DUI case requires active communication between the defense attorney and client. We offer a 24/7 emergency hotline to keep clients in the loop.

To get a free consultation with our highly regarded Orange County DUI law firm, dial us at (888) 478-8999 or  (714) 530-9690. We accept major credit cards, and we speak a variety of languages. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about our Orange County DUI attorneys, and we can provide references and testimonials from satisfied clients as well.