California Criminal Defense Lawyers - DUI/DWI Cases
In California, being charged with a DUI is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or being over the legal limit of .08. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is critical that you contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to avoid losing driving privileges or facing other serious consequences. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
At Bogosian & O'Malley, we work with people everyday who are facing DUI charges, from first time offenders to repeat offenders. If you have three of more DUIs in a 10 year period or someone is injured or killed during the DUI, you are likely to face felony charges which can carry significant prison sentences. Regardless of the circumstances, we work with you to explore your options. Our attorneys are former prosecutors who are highly experienced taking their clients into court and creating strategies for how to mitigate the consequences of a criminal charge.
License Hearings
One of the first consequences of a DUI charge is the possibility of losing your drivers license. In California, the DMV hearings are separate from the criminal proceeding and you have only 10 days from the time of arrest to request a hearing in an attempt to prevent license suspension.
If you do not act and miss the deadline, you may face automatic suspension for as long as 6 months to permanent loss of your license. It is in your best interest to work with an attorney to help assist you with this process.
If your license is suspended and you continue to drive, you will face an additional criminal charge of driving while suspended, which carries a minimum of 10 days in jail for the first offense, fines and fees into the thousands, and an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.
To protect yourself and your rights after a DUI, please contact us to discuss your case.
Bogosian & O'Malley
795 Folsom St.
First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone: 415-848-3032 | Fax: 415-848-2301