San Diego DUI Arrest

Like you I have been arrested for

DUI in San Diego

County. My name is Michael Richmond and although my San Diego DUI arrest happened in the 1990's it (the actual DUI arrest itself) and the subsequent process motivated me to not only defend people arrested for Drunk Driving but also to create San Diego DUI Lawyer.com as a tool to help you better understand the process.

I would like to begin by letting you know that I completely understand the frustration, stress and uncertainty that you are now feeling. However, let me also encourage you to not "give up" so fast. Being arrested for DUI in San Diego doesn't automatically mean anything - good or bad. I know that after I was arrested I wondered: Will I lose my job or driver's license? Will I have to go to jail?

Typically most of the more severe punishments can be avoided and in my DUI case in particular I didn't lose my job or license or go to jail etc. In fact both DUI charges against me were dropped after speaking with the prosecutor. Don't assume nothing can be done.

Ok, but what needs to be done first? You need to decide who you want to have represent you - the Public Defender or a San Diego DUI Lawyer. This decision will determine whether or not you can avoid a license suspension among other things.

As you might imagine your lawyer should have extensive experience and knowledge regarding:

Search and Seizure issues;
Field Sobriety Testing;
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology;
The Breath Machines;
The Courts;
The Prosecutors and;
The DMV.

Because of my DUI arrest I have unique perspective that no other DUI lawyer in San Diego can match. With that in mind the information I have included in this website is the information that I thought would have been helpful to me after my DUI arrest and not just a bunch of random code sections copied by web designers. Please, however, understand that no website can include everything that might apply to your case - DUI cases are complex and the rules, laws, and regulations that can apply are in the hundreds. Because of that if you can't find the answer(s) you are looking for or don't want to take the time to read then call and let me explain what needs to be done; what deadlines you face; and how my staff and I can help you. But dont delay.

You only have TEN days.

As you may already know a Drunk Driving arrest in California starts two different processes - one with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the other with the Court. Each process has its own set of rules and procedures. Each process has its own timeline. Each process can have a different result. Because of this, even though you were only arrested once, you inherited two different problems and the DMV strictly enforces its ten day rule.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a "Ten Day Rule" which mandates requesting a hearing within ten (10) calendar days of your DUI arrest - otherwise you will lose your privilege to drive in California (even with an out-of-state license). You can request this hearing or we can do it for you, but remember you only have ten calendar days. The hearing itself won't take place for about another 30 - 45 days and regardless of your Blood Alcohol level you can beat the DMV and the court with the right DUI defense.

Please note that the Public Defenders are restricted to the court side of your DUI case and can NOT help you with the DMV. Additionally, you need to know that DUI law and DUI defense are NOT taught in law school. This is important because there are a lot of San Diego DUI Attorneys who will represent you even though they have very little experience with DUI defense which can make it very tough to obtain the results you need.

My award winning staff of Legal Professionals, and Retired Law Enforcement have a proven track record of success with cases like yours. See: San Diego DUI Lawyer Testimonials. We can prepare and execute an effective, winning,

drunk driving defense

for you.

Members of my staff and I have the following qualifications:

1. Certified Intoxilyzer (breath machine) operator.
2. CES Certified Intoxilyzer maintenance tech.
3. N.H.T.S.A. Standard Field Sobriety Testing Course.
4. San Diego Better Business Bureau membership.
5. The California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
6. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
7. National College For DUI Defense.
8. California DUI lawyers Association.
9. 29 years Law Enforcement.
10. Fluent in Spanish.

We will help you through this trying time.

For a FREE, comprehensive, straight-forward, consultation and more DUI information Call 1 619 334 7661. If for some reason I don't answer please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. You might also want to complete the online DUI Evaluation.

NO sales tricks; NO "in-office" consultation required.

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