Los Angeles DUI Attorney

Have you been arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles?

If you have been arrested for or charged with DUI, you are probably feeling anxious and apprehensive at your future. Will you be able to keep your license? Will you have to spend time in jail? These are very important questions to which you should get the answers you deserve. A Los Angeles DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin can help. We are fully prepared to defend you and your rights and get your questions answered. Your chances at receiving a positive outcome in your case may be greatly enhanced with the help of an experienced attorney to aggressively handle your case.

From the moment you are arrested, a primary concern should be consulting with and then involving a DUI defense attorney to handle your case. From the date of your arrest, you will have only 10 days to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to schedule an administrative hearing regarding the suspension of your driver's license. Failure to schedule this hearing will result in the loss of your driving privileges. You will also face charges in criminal court and may face imprisonment and other harsh penalties if you are convicted. A lawyer experienced in handling DUI cases in Los Angeles can schedule your DMV hearing, represent you at this hearing and handle every aspect of your case in criminal court as well. This will help you reach a positive outcome in regard to your license and freedom.

At our firm, we are fully dedicated to representing drivers arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs. Whether this is your first offense or second offense or you are facing felony charges for multiple DUI convictions or a DUI accident that caused injury or death, we have the skill and legal knowledge to make a clear assessment of the matter and determine the best possible approach in handling your case. All you have to do to get started is call our offices or contact us online for a confidential consultation. We can review the circumstances of your Los Angeles DUI charges to see how we can assist you. By listening to your unique concerns and taking the time to get a clear picture of what you are up against, we will be able to create a plan of action that addresses your specific needs.

Experienced Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

When you are looking at possible jail time, extensive fines, license suspension/revocation and other harsh penalties and consequences of drunk driving, you will want to have a powerful and confident ally in your corner. We always work to the utmost of our abilities to provide you with the best possible DUI defense no matter the circumstances of your case. When you need a driven litigator who is dedicated to upholding your rights throughout the duration of your case, you can turn to Loren M. Merlin to help you.

On this site, you will find helpful information about our specific areas of practice in regard to driving under the influence and all related matters, including underage DUI, breath and blood tests, sobriety checkpoints, new DUI laws, ignition interlock devices, out of state DUI, third DUI offenses, breath test refusals, blood alcohol concentration, hit and run, wet reckless, vehicle impoundment, unlawful police stops, minor in possession of alcohol, unlawful search and seizure, and boating under the influence (BUI).

Field Sobriety Tests

When a person is pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving or at a sobriety check point, the officer will ask the individual to perform any number of routine tests to determine whether they have been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Simple tests including the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, one leg stand test or walk and turn test can be used in addition to a breathalyzer test at the scene of the police stop. Once taken into custody and brought back to the station or to a hospital, a blood test may be administered by a certified individual only. When administering a field sobriety test, police officers must follow protocol down to a tee, and small mistakes can lead the court to find the evidence as insufficient. Having your attorney present to help prove this information is absolutely crucial. Click here to read more about field sobriety tests.

Feel free to review the pages on this site or to contact our offices at your earliest convenience to find out more about these important matters. There is no time to waste - the government may be building a case against you as you read this.

Involving a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Defense Attorney

No attorney can guarantee results. However our legal team can guarantee that if there is a way to get your case dismissed, we will find it. If there is an action that your defense lawyer can take in order to benefit your case, he will utilize it in order to better defend you. We believe that there is no limit on skill betterment when it comes to DUI defense and criminal defense in Los Angeles. We are always striving to achieve a higher level of litigation skill and defense tactics so that we will be able to provide each and every client with the best possible defense. We also handle DUI appeals and expungements in the LA area and can help if you have been accused of a DUI probation violation.

Many DUI cases can be difficult and upsetting to go through. Many people make the mistake of thinking they should just plead guilty and move on with their lives. What you may not realize is that a criminal conviction will stay with you forever. If you can fight for your rights, you owe it to yourself to take that chance.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer today to discuss your particular case.