About DUI Charges in Santa Ana, CA
Driving under the influence, most often called DUI or referred to as drunk driving, is a criminal offense that involves a driver operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or any combination of the two. In Santa Ana, a driver may face DUI charges if he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, or if his or her normal abilities are impaired as a result of alcohol or drugs. Field sobriety testing and a breath or blood test are typically used by law enforcement to prove that a driver is "under the influence." Negative results on a field sobriety test or breath test may result in the driver facing Santa Ana DUI charges and will begin license suspension proceedings by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles).
Immediately after a drunk driving arrest, the most important thing that a driver can do is consult with a Santa Ana DUI attorney. You only have 10 days to contact the DMV and request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. You will also be at risk of facing misdemeanor or felony charges for the offense, and a conviction may result in various penalties that will greatly impact you now and in the future. With a lawyer to protect your interests and aggressively assert your rights, you can begin seeking the best possible resolution to your Santa Ana DUI charges.
When you contact an attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Tears, we will take the time to talk to you about the circumstances of the initial stop by Santa Ana police, your arrest, field sobriety tests and the breath or blood test that led to your charges. By evaluating every angle of your Santa Ana DUI case, we will work to determine exactly how to approach your DUI defense.
Facing Santa Ana DUI charges? Contact a lawyer at our law firm today.