DUI Defense

A Merced DUI Attorney Tells How to Survive a Drunk Driving Charge

Have you been arrested for DUI? You need an experienced Merced DUI Attorney on your side. A drunk driving charge is a serious problem. Frequently the prosecutor has a strong position in plea negotiations because the prosecutor knows that:

• Jurors do not like drunk drivers.
• Jurors tend to believe police officers.
• The prosecutor has a breathalyzer result or some other evidence indicating your guilt.

However, we handle a lot of DUI cases in Merced County and throughout the Central Valley, and we know a lot about how to handle these things.

Remember, you are not a hardened criminal, and you should not be treated like one. Don’t let a drunk driving charge ruin your life. We can help you protect your rights and fight back. However, you must act fast after a DUI arrest because you have only ten days to notify the DMV of your intent to fight the suspension of your license. This step in your defense of the DUI allegation is critical. Do not wait – call our Office immediately for a free consultation with a Merced DUI Attorney.

Learn about the law for DUI arrests

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Merced County or the Central Valley you will want an experienced DUI Attorney to defend you. This website will give you some information about some of things that your Attorney will consider when evaluating your case. It is important to give the Attorney as much detailed information as possible about what happened, especially what the law enforcement officer said to you.

For example, your DUI Attorney may use a defense that includes a challenge to:

• The legality of the stop.
• The legality of the detention.
• The legality of the search.
• The accuracy of a field sobriety test.
• The type of chemical testing that was used.
• The horizontal gaze nystagmus test.
• The accuracy of evidence seized from blood.

The risks with a DUI offense are serious

The punishments for a conviction of a drunk driving charge in California are extremely serious.

A person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can receive a punishment that includes: imprisonment in the county jail, a substantial monetary fine, and a lengthy driver’s license suspension by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

These potential punishments emphasize how critical it is to get an experienced Merced DUI Attorney on your case as soon as possible. You cannot and should not try and handle the process yourself. Your Attorney has been educated and trained in seeing all the legal issues that assist in your defense. You simply cannot allow the Government to find you guilty without putting up a defense.

We can help with your DUI charge

Most people who are facing a drunk driving charge are hoping to negotiate a favorable plea bargain to avoid a trial. If that is not possible, then we want to win at trial. We will work closely with you to get you an acceptable result, and we will keep you fully aware of where you stand throughout the process.

If you have been charged with a DUI in Merced or the Central Valley and are not already represented by a DUI lawyer, consider contacting us and asking for our evaluation of your case with a Merced DUI Attorney. Allow our Attorneys to give you the professional insight into a very serious legal problem that can impact your future in more ways than you may imagine.

Please provide a brief description of your case using the short Case Evaluation form to the right, and we will respond promptly. Or you may give our Office a call and you will be speaking to an experienced Merced DUI Attorney very quickly. We are a local firm and proud to be at your side when you need us. Do not hesitate – give us a call.

Jeffrey A. Tenenbaum
DUI Attorney