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DUI cases are not cut and dry. Instead, they involve many complicating factors. The factors associated with the DUI incident itself, your prior criminal history (if any), and the strategy taken by your attorney for your DUI defense will all affect your case’s outcome. At David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys, we know California DUI law, and we have the experience and knowledge to defend DUI cases as we have successfully been defending those charged with DUIs for over a decade.
Under California Vehicle Code 23152, DUI cases are defined as misdemeanor cases. The filing of additional criminal charges can complicate your case, increasing the severity of the charges and their associated penalties. The most common DUI offenses you may be charged with are:
Without any priors within the past ten years, the driver of a motor vehicle was either under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Vehicle Code sections 23152(a) and (e) respectively) and/or they were driving with a .08 or higher blood alcohol content (Vehicle Code section 23152(b).
Drivers with a Class “C” license may be charged with Commercial DUI, a different DUI charge which carries increased penalties, including a mandatory one year suspension of the commercial privilege for a first time DUI offense and a lifetime ban on the ability to obtain/maintain a commercial license when there are 2 or more DUIs.
Drivers arrested for DUI while actively serving a probation term for previous DUI offense are subject to increased sentencing penalties. New DUI offenses are violations of probation, and offenders are subject to harsher punishments by the court. Even if the probation was not DUI-related, picking up a DUI while on probation will violate the terms of any court-ordered probation.
If you are arrested for DUI with a child passenger you will likely be charged with a separate misdemeanor or felony offense of child endangerment. As an alternative, you may be charged with a sentencing enhancement to the DUI which would mandate jail time if convicted.
If, while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, you commit a DUI offense resulting in any injury to another person, you may be charged with DUI Causing Injury under California Vehicle Code 23153. DUI with injury requires mandatory jail time if convicted, as well as at least a one year hard suspension of your driving privileges. In the event “great bodily injury” (GBI) is pled and proven, you would be facing up to seven years in state prison and would be subject to having a strike felony conviction on your record. In the event of a death, your charges may be upgraded to vehicular manslaughter or even second degree murder (assuming a prior DUI).
If you have been arrested for DUI, chances are you have already suffered. Jail time, missed work, and family consequences may only be the beginning. Without a successful defense strategy, you might also:
We will investigate every aspect of the prosecution’s case, exploring all possible opportunities to reduce or eliminate your charges. This will include investigations into the legality of any:
Call David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys today and take control of your defense strategy. A DUI conviction comes with incredible social, professional, and monetary consequences. We believe that NO two cases are ever alike. No DUI case is ever “open and shut”. You deserve quality legal representation in the courtroom – do not be intimidated into accepting a plea bargain!
You have questions, we want to give you the answers. Call 619-295-3555 and schedule your DUI case evaluation. You are innocent until proven guilty. Call today!
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“I came to David Shapiro to end my probation early and expunge my case. I had a very positive and very informative experience with him. David and his assistant Maria were excellent and always kept in the loop of what was going on.”
“Helping good people get their lives back is not just a catch phrase. They mean what they say and are serious about taking care of the client. Ally Keegan and the team at Law Office of David Shapiro are AMAZING! My charges for a 25 plus year old case were dismissed, it was not easy but I truly believe that if I had went with any other Law Firm that the outcome would have been very different. Thank you Ally for helping me get my life back!”
“I called many lawyers after I got my DUI. Stefano was the only lawyer who put my mind at ease and gave me a sense of relief. He constantly communicated with me about my case and laid out all my options. He was willing and able to do whatever he could to help me. He went above and beyond what was expected.”
“I have used David 2 times in the past and he has by far exceeded my expectations. He has great knowledge and knows the system. He is straight forward and honest and somebody you can trust without doubt. I would recommend him to friends, family, and anybody that needs help. Best attorney I’ve ever come across.”
“Stefano Molea was extremely professional and consistently timely with responses to my questions. Most of all, Stefano was reliable. Stefano was diligent with discovery and always prepared and tenacious when relevant to the situation. Stefano is an attorney that you can count on for the best outcome. Thank you Stefano for all you did in my case. You’re so awesome!!!!”
“Ally was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her calm and reassuring demeanor was matched with her excellent knowledge, dedication, thoroughness. We unfortunately found ourselves in need of a criminal lawyer and we can without a doubt say that having Ally and her firm represent us from the beginning was the best choice we could have made.”
