A Guide to Search Results for "DUI Attorney"

The search term "dui attorney" is usually used by people who are looking for information about finding DUI lawyers -- attorneys who specialize in DUI defense. The laws in California applicable to "drunk driving" are harsh and extremely complex, as to the offenses, punishment and administrative license suspensions; normal constitutional protections often do not apply. The offense can consist of driving under the influence of alcohol or a combination of alcohol and drugs, which can be largely established with police opinion testimony, or it can consist of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or higher; in most cases, both offenses will be charged. Police evidence may require addressing complex issues concerning blood and breath alcohol analysis. Punishment involves a labarynth of statutes, requiring jail, fines, schools, license restrictions/suspensions, ignition interlock devices, vehicle forfeiture, probation, etc.; some can involve factual variables triggering so-called "enhancements", which further increase the sentence. Separate from the criminal proceedings, the arrestee has the right to demand a hearing to contest the administrative suspension of his or her driver's license, where an entirely different set of laws and procedures apply.

Faced with the complexities of a drunk driving criminal prosecution and with a DMV administrative license suspension as well, it is imperative that one obtain the services of a good attorney experienced in this highly specialized field.

Are you looking for information on finding a "DUI attorney"?

• California DUI Attorney: Resource Center
  Informative website with over 500 links, including listing of DUI attorneys nationwide.
• National College for DUI Defense
  Educational organization of drunk driving attorneys; website includes membership directory.
• DUI Lawyer Directory
  Paid-placement directory of attorneys representing drunk driving clients.
• FindLaw
  Large legal information website; click on "Find a lawyer"
• Health Search
  Links and resources for drunk driving legal information.

Are you looking for a California attorney who specializes in drunk driving defense?

• California DUI
  Good discussion of the factors to consider in looking for a lawyer to represent you, including recommendations as to the best DUI lawyers in California.
• California DUI Attorney
  Nationally-known 8-attorney firm with Martindale-Hubbell "A-V" rating; Southern California practice is devoted to DUI defense exclusively.
• San Francisco DUI Attorney
  DUI defense firm representing DUI clients exclusively in the greater San Francisco bay area.

Are you looking for information about dui in California?

• California DUI
  An excellent general overview of California's DUI laws, police procedures, license suspensions, DUI attorneys, car insurance, etc.
• California DUI
  Discussion of the laws in California relating to driving under the influence.
• AAA
  The Auto Club's summary of California's drunk driving laws.
• FAQs
  The 20 questions most frequently asked by those arrested for DUI, from California attorney Lawrence Taylor.
• DUI Blog
  Commentary on the defects, fallacies and Constitutional damage of the "war on drunk driving".

Are you looking for legal information about DMV driver's license suspensions arising from a DUI arrest?

• DUI California
  General overview of the laws in California concerning license suspensions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for driving under the influence of alcohol.
• Laws and Procedures
  Excellent explanation of California's DUI license suspension laws and procedures, from attorney Lawrence Taylor.
• DMV Driving Record
  How to get a copy of your driving record from the California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles).
• Vehicle Code
  The California Vehicle Code statute governing license suspensions for drunk driving.

Are you looking for information about police procedures and/or blood and breath alcohol testing?

• California DUI
  Good overview of police procedures and evidence in drunk driving investigations.
• Chemical Testing
  All about breath and blood alcohol consumption, metabolism and testing.
• Police Investigations
  Extensive discussion about police evidence, from the Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor, including driving symptoms, personal appearance, field sobriety tests, breath testing and blood analysis.
• Online BAC Calculator
  The "Drink Wheel": an online calculator to estmate your blood-alcohol level, from the manufacturers of the Intoximeter breath testing instrument.