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DUI Defense

Prominent Long Beach, California, DUI Defense Lawyer

After being charged with DUI, you should be aware that you are really facing two specific sets of legal problems. The criminal charge is typically a misdemeanor for which you face a heavy fine and up to a year in prison under current California law. Any evidence gained at the scene of the arrest may be used against you, including your blood alcohol content (BAC) determined by your breath or blood test results. In recent years, prosecutors in California are becoming increasingly aggressive in pushing for conviction.

In addition to the criminal charges, you will also be facing the loss of your driving privileges in a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing. After being charged with a drunk driving offense, you will have only 10 calendar days to schedule your appointment. The DMV hearing is much like the DWI criminal trial in that your attorney must prepare the strongest defense possible, challenging the arresting officer's probable cause, the field sobriety test and BAC test results. For many people, losing their driver's license is a greater punishment than the sentencing for the criminal conviction.

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If you have been charged with drunk driving, the DUI defense team of lawyers at Peacock & Le Beau will handle everything. We aggressively act on your behalf to investigate the arrest, challenge the evidence and present the strongest possible case for a reduction of charges or a dismissal. We always focus on helping you and your family to get through the charges with the least damage to your future. At our firm, you will get honest, hard-fighting criminal defense representation to do everything possible to maintain your driving privileges and your freedom.

You may never have to appear in court

While you are at work, we will handle everything about your DUI case. Many of our clients never have to appear in court or at a DMV hearing.

Many people are charged, needing an aggressive DUI defense are worried about losing time off from work for court and DMV hearings. For most DUI defense cases, Peacock & Le Beau attorneys handle everything. You may never need to attend a hearing or a court session. And if you accept a plea arrangement that revokes your driver's license, we can help you apply for a provisional license for work and family needs. In addition, we handle your defense case for all traffic violations relating to a DUI offense, including excessive speeding, reckless endangerment and vehicular assault [link to Violent Crimes and Weapons Charges description page], in the event of an accident with injuries.

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You are not the first one to get charged with DUI, and you won't be the last. We have helped numerous people protect their rights and their future after a drunk driving charge. Contact us right away. Let us help you get through this. We are Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialists for a reason. We know what we're doing.