The most common criminal charge in California is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or a ‘controlled substance’ in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152. Deceptively straightforward, these cases require attention to forensic details and expertise regarding the standards for law enforcement field sobriety and chemical tests.

The advocate you need is aware of the “cues” law enforcement is trained to look for in these situations, especially when they aren’t noted in the police report. With defenses ranging from ‘I wasn’t driving’ to ‘I wasn’t drunk or high,’ we have achieved numerous successful results, both winning not guilty verdicts at jury trial and minimizing the consequences for clients when the evidence isn’t in their favor.