Hollywood DUI Defense Attorneys

Law enforcement officers throughout Hollywood and the surrounding cities in California are always on the lookout for those who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are driving carelessly or are failing to obey traffic laws, law enforcement may pull you over to assess the situation. If you smell of alcohol, if your demeanor is suspicious or if there are any open alcoholic beverages in your vehicle, you may be asked to perform one or more of the following field sobriety tests: walk and turn [WAT] test, one leg stand [OLS] test, or the horizontal gaze nystagmus [HGN] test. You may also be asked to submit to a breathalyzer test to measure your BAC (blood alcohol content). If you fail a sobriety test, if your BAC level is 0.08% or higher or the officer has reason to believe that you are under the influence, your driver’s license will be confiscated and you will be arrested for DUI. 

California Criminal Defense Lawyers

DUI arrests affect thousands of Americans every year from all social backgrounds. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, we understand it can be a very embarrassing and frightening experience. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt our DUI defense lawyers provide our clients with very strong legal protection. It is our job to investigate and challenge all evidence against you, and we are committed to doing whatever we can to have your charges lowered or dismissed altogether whenever possible.

In California, a DUI conviction may result in the following penalties:

• Up to 1 year in jail
• Up to $1000 fine
• Driver’s license suspension or revocation
• Alcohol/drug program
• Driving school
• Community service
• Up to 5 years probation
• Possible installation of Ignition Interlock Device
• Conviction on criminal record
• DMV points
• Enhancements (if DUI involves manslaughter, hit and run or any other offense)

DMV Hearings and DUI Charges in Hollywood, California

When arrested for driving under the influence, you have only 10 days to schedule a DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) hearing. This is separate from your actual court appearance, and the failure to schedule this hearing will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, a Hollywood criminal defense lawyer can represent you at your DMV hearing. We are very knowledgeable with DMV regulations and will fight to help you keep your driving rights while you await your court appearance.

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our criminal defense attorneys provide superior DUI defense to clients throughout Hollywood, California and the surrounding areas. In some cases we can even ask the judge for alternative sentencing instead of jail time. Contact a Hollywood DUI defense attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt today to schedule a free consultation of your Hollywood criminal defense case. Your freedom and your rights are important to us!