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The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian

5.0
19 Reviews

  • 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 204, Murrieta, CA 92563

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Serving Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Defense, Accessory After the Fact, and 62 more

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Haig Gorian
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Cal-Lawyer PLC

4.7
40 Reviews

  • 25096 Jefferson Avenue, Suite B-143, Murrieta, CA 92562+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Cal-Lawyer PLC offers industry-leading legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas to effectively serve clients in need of litigation and trial... Read More

  • DUI/DWI LawyersBusiness and Commercial Litigation, Appeals, and 68 more

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Daniel J. Tripathi
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My Rights Law - Criminal, DUI, and Injury Lawyers

4.9
70 Reviews

  • 41690 Ivy Street, Suite 202, Murrieta, CA 92562+19 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Focusing on Criminal Defense, DUI & Personal Injury Cases in the Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles Area. Serving all courts in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los... Read More

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Bobby Shamuilian
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John Pozza Attorney at Law, PLC

4.7
38 Reviews

  • 29995 Technology Dr., Ste. 204, Murrieta, CA 92563

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing dui/dwi law.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersMisdemeanors & Felonies

John Pozza
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Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton APC

4.9
90 Reviews

  • 30754 Wealth Street, Murrieta, CA 92563

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I have been an attorney for over 31 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San... Read More

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Defense, Misdemeanors, and 12 more

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Christopher J. Whelton
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Law Offices of Vincent B. Garcia & Associates

4.6
26 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Spanish speaking clients welcome

  • DUI/DWI LawyersDivorce, Paternity, and 12 more

Vincent Barney Garcia
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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

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L. Dominic Chacon
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Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton APC

4.9
90 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I have been an attorney for over 31 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San... Read More

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Christopher J. Whelton
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The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.

4.9
18 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Exceptional, aggressive, affordable and empathetic law services that will fight for your case.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 19 more

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Jeffrey L. Decker
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Law Offices of Paul Antill

4.0
10 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Criminal Law, Transportation Law

  • DUI/DWI LawyersTruck Drivers Law, Distracted Driving, and 35 more

  • Free Consultation

Paul E. Antill
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Perry Personal Injury Lawyers

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  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • At Perry Personal Injury Lawyers, we offer 24/7 complimentary consultations to help personal injury victims in Orange County understand their legal rights. Our experienced... Read More

  • DUI/DWI LawyersBicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, and 17 more

Liam Perry
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Mastagni Holstedt, APC

4.8
73 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 36 lawyers2 awards

  • Mastagni Holstedt, APC, a distinguished law firm in Sacramento, has been committed to protecting the rights of clients across California for decades. Focusing on employment,... Read More

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Michael Reed
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Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim, APC

4.8
58 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Upland, California Law Firm Committed to Client Service. The Law Offices of Fernando J. Bernheim is committed to providing professional legal services and aggressive representation... Read More

  • DUI/DWI LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 94 more

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Fernando J. Bernheim
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Scafiddi, Michael A., Esq., and Associates

5.0
348 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Handling serious crimes & DUI throughout Southern California. Retired police sergeant, court designated DUI/FST expert, past county bar association president. Over 70 years... Read More

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Law, Assault and Battery, and 83 more

Michael A. Scafiddi
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Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin

5.0
199 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. Call 24/7 Free Consultation.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 36 more

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Jonathan Franklin
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Chudnovsky Law

4.9
118 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Award-winning team of Criminal Defense, DUI, and Professional License Lawyers with over 100 years experience handling 10,000+ cases. Former DA ▸ FREE Consultation

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Law, Felonies, and 30 more

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Kareem Aref
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Law Offices of Soda & Greenberg

5.0
69 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Premier Criminal Defense Firm in the Coachella Valley and throughout Riverside County. Whether it's a DUI or a Homicide, from Drug Charges to Assaults, White Collar or... Read More

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James Rogan
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The Law Offices of Nicole Valera

4.7
27 Reviews

  • 30111 Technology Drive, Suite 160, Murrieta, CA 92563

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing dui/dwi law.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Defense, Expungements, and 8 more

Nicole Valera
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Estelle & Kennedy A Professional Law Corporation

4.5
35 Reviews

  • Serving Murrieta, CA and Riverside County, California

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Offices in LA and Upland serving all of Southern California. Over 13 years of experience focusing on what matters to our clients... results.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 111 more

Michael L. Kennedy
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Karen E. Lockhart, PLC

  • 29970 Technology Dr., Ste. 120, Murrieta, CA 92563-2646

Jeffrey M. Zimel

  • 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 305, Murrieta, CA 92563

Law Offices of Jose F. Navarro

  • 41690 Ivy Street, Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562

John D. Mansfield and Associates

  • 29970 Technology Dr., Ste. 111, Murrieta, CA 92563

Law Office of Nicolai Cocis

  • 25026 Las Brisas Rd., Murrieta, CA 92562

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Will I have to serve jail time for my first DUI?

Gregory Casale
Answered by attorney Gregory Casale (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
Although the statute allows for up to 2.5 years in the house of correction for even a 1st offense OUI, it is far more likely that you will receive 1 year of probation. Most Assistant District Attorneys will allow a person, especially represented by counsel, to plead to a 1 year of probation with drunk driving classes. You really should have an attorney, even if you plan on pleading Guilty to this offense. In 9 out of 10 cases (my own rough estimate, nothing scientific) defendants get a far better disposition with an attorney than they get pro se (without counsel). What is even more important is that you never know if there are any issues that can be challenged in your case unless an attorney, experienced in OUI/DWI/DUI Defense reviews the file. There could be a problem with the stop, the breath test administration, its results, the booking video could reveal something... there are many pitfalls that police officers, even experienced police officers fall into. I can't even tell you how many clients I have had who told me the story about an earlier conviction that they "saved money on" by going without a lawyer only to listen and hear things that could have saved them a conviction. I have no idea if you have any issues in your case that could be challenged that may effect the outcome. But that is exactly the point! No one will ever know until it is too late if you go in without an attorney and plead guilty to any criminal offense. Furthermore, since the court will provide you a lawyer if you cannot afford private counsel, there is really no defendant who cannot afford to at least let a lawyer review their file and advise them. I wish you the best.
Although the statute allows for up to 2.5 years in the house of correction for even a 1st offense OUI, it is far more likely that you will receive 1 year of probation. Most Assistant District Attorneys will allow a person, especially represented by counsel, to plead to a 1 year of probation with drunk driving classes. You really should have an attorney, even if you plan on pleading Guilty to this offense. In 9 out of 10 cases (my own rough estimate, nothing scientific) defendants get a far better disposition with an attorney than they get pro se (without counsel). What is even more important is that you never know if there are any issues that can be challenged in your case unless an attorney, experienced in OUI/DWI/DUI Defense reviews the file. There could be a problem with the stop, the breath test administration, its results, the booking video could reveal something... there are many pitfalls that police officers, even experienced police officers fall into. I can't even tell you how many clients I have had who told me the story about an earlier conviction that they "saved money on" by going without a lawyer only to listen and hear things that could have saved them a conviction. I have no idea if you have any issues in your case that could be challenged that may effect the outcome. But that is exactly the point! No one will ever know until it is too late if you go in without an attorney and plead guilty to any criminal offense. Furthermore, since the court will provide you a lawyer if you cannot afford private counsel, there is really no defendant who cannot afford to at least let a lawyer review their file and advise them. I wish you the best.
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What are the chances of diversion if this is my first offense?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
You might get diversion, you might get a year in jail. Neither is likely on a first DUI. You are always entitled to represent yourself in court. Whether you should is a different issue. The conventional wisdom is that an attorney will be able to do a better job and get a better outcome. Prosecutors and judges don't like dealing with ProPers, unless you are simply pleading guilty, not defending the case. The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc. A little free advice: When arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely, then appear at your scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present any supporting evidence and testimony. If you do not win the appeal, you can still apply later for a restricted license for to/from work and school, etc., after serving at least of the full suspension period. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
You might get diversion, you might get a year in jail. Neither is likely on a first DUI. You are always entitled to represent yourself in court. Whether you should is a different issue. The conventional wisdom is that an attorney will be able to do a better job and get a better outcome. Prosecutors and judges don't like dealing with ProPers, unless you are simply pleading guilty, not defending the case. The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc. A little free advice: When arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely, then appear at your scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present any supporting evidence and testimony. If you do not win the appeal, you can still apply later for a restricted license for to/from work and school, etc., after serving at least of the full suspension period. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
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What am I facing after being arrested for DUI with .03 BA?

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Answered by attorney Joseph Briscoe Dane (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Law Office of Joe Dane
Odds are you won't be facing anything except at worst a ticket for unsafe speed. You are well below the "legal limit", so the DMV won't take away your license unless you're convicted of DUI. At this blood alcohol level, it's very unlikely that the DA will file charges against you unless there is something you've left out.
Odds are you won't be facing anything except at worst a ticket for unsafe speed. You are well below the "legal limit", so the DMV won't take away your license unless you're convicted of DUI. At this blood alcohol level, it's very unlikely that the DA will file charges against you unless there is something you've left out.
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