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Getting pulled over and arrested for a DUI is a traumatizing experience. It’s relatively safe to assume that you know of at least one person who has been pulled over and/or arrested for a DUI as it isn’t as uncommon of an occurrence as it once was. This isn’t to say that it will ever happen to you or a loved one, but in the event that it does, it’s imperative that you are informed on what happens during and after an arrest so you know the necessary steps you are to take to try to prevent a flaw on your record.
Let’s be frank–getting a DUI sucks. The long hours you might have spent in a holding cell waiting to be released could have been some of the longest hours of your life. The entire experience could even make you feel like a dirty criminal that robbed an old lady or punched a baby or worse. In addition to the dirty conditions of the “drunk tank” and the questionable characters you may have been sitting next to while waiting to be released, the idea of having a blemished record for an ugly mistake can make a person feel sick. Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, our primary goal is to alleviate you of your stress and fight for you to make sure that your one mistake won’t cost you anything more than it already has.
The second you get out of the holding cell is relieving, but that relief is also short-lived. You are out of a perceived hell, but your car is impounded, your license is gone, and now you have a court date that will determine if you go to jail or not depending on the circumstances of your case (and how good your attorney is). This is no time to sulk or to wait and see what happens however, as there is little to no time to spare getting your life back on track.
One of the first things you should do upon getting out of jail is to handle the time-sensitive matters at hand. These include, but are not limited to, finding an experienced attorney and requesting an APS (DMV) hearing. If you obtain an attorney first, your attorney can contest your license suspension or revocation as long as you speak with your attorney within 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest as your lawyer will need to request a hearing for you. If you or your attorney do not request this DMV hearing within the allotted 10 days, your license will become automatically suspended after 30 calendar days. Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, we take care of all of that for you. From the moment you sign us on to represent you, we will contact the DMV to ensure that you don’t lose your license immediately. In fact, we will handle the DMV matter in its entirety allowing you the extra time to handle your normal affairs. You just need to make sure that you contact us without too much delay.
Even though you may feel guilty leaving the holding cell you lived in for numerous hours, keep in mind that an arrest does not make you guilty of anything. When you are released, you will be given a summons to appear in court on a specific date. This appearance is your first date with court and is called the arraignment. At the arraignment, the presiding judge will let you know what charges are against you. At this point, you have three options to respond: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If you choose to plead guilty, you are giving up your right to fight and taking a plea bargain that could include hefty fines, community service, work release, court fees, and alcohol classes. If you choose not guilty, you are choosing to fight the case and try to get your charges lessened or dismissed. If you choose no contest, you are basically conceding the charge without admitting guilt or presenting a defense. In many cases, a no-contest plea will result in similar terms to the guilty plea.
If you choose the Law Offices of Max Gorby to fight your case for you, we won’t require you to even show up to the arraignment as we will show up on your behalf and enter the plea that you and our offices agreed on per our prior discussions about your case. Following the arraignment, we may file pretrial motions or negotiate a plea bargain (depending on the case). During this time, we will proactively and aggressively work on your case to do whatever we possibly can to either reduce your sentence or get your case dismissed entirely before the first time you even have to show up in court.
If we can’t come to terms with the prosecuting attorney’s office, a trial will be set and held in court. This court is presided over by a judge with the verdict determined by a jury. After both the jury and the judge hear all of the evidence and testimonies from the witnesses of both sides (defense and prosecution), the jury will go into liberation to decide upon a verdict. At this point, we await to hear the jury’s decision on the matter and if the verdict is guilty, the judge will determine the sentencing. If the verdict is not guilty, your case will be dismissed and you will walk out of court free and clear of any and all wrongdoing.
Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, we will do everything possible to alleviate the newly added stress to your life. If we can, we will nip your case in the bud and get it dismissed as soon as possible. If your case does happen to go to trial though, Attorney Gorby’s record of trial success will prove invaluable, as he is one of the best in Los Angeles. Mr. Gorby doesn’t hold back any punches when it comes to fighting for you and he will take the gloves off for each and every one of his clients.
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If you have a driver’s license, you know what those flashing red and blue on the top of a marked police car behind you mean–you are getting pulled over. There are many things that could be running through your mind the moment those lights turn on, but one of the first is usually some kind of expletive. Knowing the law is an important advantage you have when it comes to combating a DUI. As professionals, the Law Offices of Max Gorby are here to help give you a few pointers on what not to do when you get pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence.
First off, the only way to completely avoid a DUI conviction is to simply not drink and drive. There are far too many reasons for police officers to pull over drivers. For instance, if you have a broken tail light at the wrong time of the night, you could even be a victim of a bored, head hunting police officer (even though it’s not extremely common). Furthermore, if you happen to be leaving a bar at 2:02am, there is a possibility that your little license plate light that burnt out a week or so ago may get you pulled over as well. Either way, if you happen to get charged with a DUI, it’s important to consult an experienced DUI lawyer like Max Gorby as soon as you can. Facing jail time is not a fun situation. It’s important to find a DUI lawyer who has been around the block a few times who focuses on DUI’s to help you get the best results possible for your case. No matter how guilty you may think you are, it’s very possible that you’re not.
It’s important for the general public to know the law. People don’t understand how easy it is to get a DUI in today’s world. Technically, you don’t even have to be drunk to be arrested for drunk driving. It takes very few drinks to be considered a “drunk driver” and you may not even feel any different than you did at lunch 5 hours earlier. It doesn’t matter how you feel, though. It matters how the police officer thinks you feel.
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects the public from unreasonable search and seizure. In other words, the police must have a valid reason for pulling you over and detaining you. If not, an experienced DUI lawyer like Max Gorby can effortlessly help get your case dismissed in a suppression hearing. The only way the state can bypass this amendment is by using a DUI sobriety checkpoint where officers can stop any vehicle at their choosing without probably cause in order to see if they are within their legal right to operate a motor vehicle. Though a police officer needs to have probable cause to pull you over, the “probably cause” list is quite long. An officer can pull you over for anything from a broken taillight or dark tint to loud exhaust pipes or a broken license plate light. In short, it’s ultimately up to the officer’s discretion. The moment they do pull you over and ask for your license and registration however, there a few things you need to know.
If you are pulled over for suspicion of a DUI, try to keep your answers limited. You don’t want to talk too much to allow the officer any more “discretionary information” to keep you from going where you are trying to go. A lot of people make the mistake of trying to carry on a casual conversation with the officer with the idea that the cop “is just like me”. By doing this, you are not only burying yourself, but you are also hurting your chances in court if, for some reason, you are arrested for a DUI. Anything you say can affect you detrimentally later on in court. If the officer asks if you have had anything to drink, any answer that is synonymous with “ yes” automatically proves to the officer and the courts that you had been drinking. Regardless of the amount that you tell them that you drank, the next step would be to see exactly how much you’ve had to drink.
This next step usually involves field sobriety tests, which brings us to our next “not to do” item– perform a field sobriety test. Complying with law enforcement is very important as a United States citizen, but field sobriety tests have proven to be largely inaccurate and they aren’t even required by law. By performing a field sobriety test, you are again giving the officer more material to build a case against you. Being unable to lift a leg, touch your nose with the tip of your index finger, or recite the ABCs backwards does not mean you are under the influence, it means you may be a bit uncoordinated. But being uncoordinated isn’t a crime, it could just mean that sports aren’t your thing. So again, refrain from performing circus stunts in front of a small audience to prove your innocence…it likely won’t help.
When the officer’s request for you to perform field sobriety tests fails, he will ask you to blow into a breathalyzer. Again, you are not required to blow into it. This is important to know because in some cases, the police officer had no reason to pull you over in the first place and consenting to a breathalyzer test could show that you are over the limit, which gives the officer cause to arrest you. Keep in mind that it is possible to still be arrested if the officer has enough evidence to arrest you without the preliminary breathalyzer test.
Furthermore, it’s important to note that you are required to provide a chemical test if you are arrested. California has an implied consent law that states that if you refuse to submit to a chemical test, you will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension. Due to this law, a breath, blood or urine test will be required if the police officer has built up enough evidence to arrest you for drinking and driving. Until the time comes where you are arrested for a DUI, you are within your rights to refuse any sobriety tests, though.
If the police officer has built up enough evidence to convict of you of driving under the influence of alcohol, your best bet is to consult a DUI lawyer who knows the ins and outs of DUI law. Self-incriminating yourself is one of the top ways you can get yourself in trouble with the law. But even if you do, the Law Offices of Max Gorby can help you get out of any jam you find yourself in. In addition to working to keep our clients’ driver’s licenses valid, we’ve also helped thousands of clients stay out of jail and keep them out. We will do the same for you!
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Many people believe the common misconception that a police officer can pull you over for whatever reason that he deems fit. Fortunately for the people residing the United States, the Fourth Amendment to the United States’ Constitution bars law enforcement officers from any unreasonable search and seizure. In other words, a police officer cannot turn on their flashing red and blue lights without a legitimate reason for doing so. This isn’t to say that there aren’t a law enforcement officers out there that can be a little overzealous (as can be seen on any social media outlet in the passed 5 years), however. Regard
less of the reason you may have been pulled over, any police officer must have probable cause for doing so.
- Regarding DUIs, “probable cause” is considered to be a sufficient reason based upon known or acquired factual information to believe that someone is not legal/capable of operating a motor vehicle. It is very hard to beat a California DUI charge, but with the help of a qualified attorney you can greatly improve your chances of getting your case reduced or dismissed. vehicle. There are numerous ways that a police officer could justify claiming probable cause in order to pull over a vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, using your turn signals without reason, swerving from lane to lane, speeding, driving excessively slowly, slamming on the brakes, or hesitating prior to going through a green light. Though these driving actions aren’t traffic violations, they provide a police officer with enough information to pull you over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
A police officer can also pull you over for any of a number of traffic violations. Some of them could be as petty as a burnt out license plate light, not using your turn signals, or even a dull tail light. Yes, we know how petty that is just like we know how frustrating it can be to get pulled over because the left side of your custom license plate that reads “1AM KING” is a little dim. The fact of the matter however is that an officer of the law is within his right to pull you over to make sure you aren’t breaking any other laws. In addition,
When a police officer makes the decision to pull you over for something like a burnt out license plate light, it is his sole discretion on whether to do so or not. In the same way, they can also pull you over (per their discretion) for having your tint too dark, for having your music blasting too loud, for your engine being too noisy, or for not stopping long enough at a stop sign. Things such as these provide the police officer with enough probable cause to pull you over. They have to make sure that you are aware that you are not within the laws barriers. In addition, they have to make sure that you aren’t committing any other crimes. So before you try to make small talk with the cop asking you for your license and registration, keep in mind that he’s there because he made the discretionary call to be there at your car window. And before you ask him why he pulled you over, know that he definitely didn’t do it for no reason.
For these reasons, it’s a good idea to always make sure your car is not breaking the law. Make sure that all of your headlights, tail light, turn signals, and license plate lights are all in working order. Furthermore, you should make sure that your vehicle is routinely maintained by people who know much more than you know about cars and driving laws. Probable cause is just the first of multiple steps that could have you finding yourself in a position you never thought you would be in. The moment they pull you over is the moment that they feel they have (or think they have) probable cause to do so.
Upon pulling you over, the officer will try to make observations about your physicality as well as your behavior and demeanor. They will be paying close attention to your speech in order to make the determination of your alcohol intake. By talking, you are also giving the police officer a big whiff of your breath, which could give them enough information to request a field sobriety test. Furthermore, they will be looking to see if your eyes are red, bloodshot, or dilated. If any or all of these indicators are observant through the cop’s eyes, it would probably be a good idea to not say anything else besides, “may I please call my attorney?”.
Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, we specialize in determining exactly what constitutes probable cause. If, for any reason, you get pulled over and arrested for a DUI and you feel like the police officer had no right to pull you over in the first place, give us a call and we can investigate to see if the officer followed the stipulations of the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. If the police officer had no rhyme or reason to pull you over in the first place, he had no right to arrest you for anything either.
Probable cause is a very important part of a police officer’s case as it gives them the legal right to pull you over in the first place. If, for instance, you are driving down the road with a police officer tailgating you, and you know you have committed no crime, that officer has no reason to pull you over. But in the event that he does a reason to pull you over, the Law Offices of Max Gorby will do whatever it takes to fight for you. We understand that some people make mistakes. We aren’t here to be your judge, we are here to be your representation.
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You do not really have to put your life in a complicated spot while charges are being sorted out. Even if you have already been charged with DUI, you still have works to do and some other jobs that need to be completed. Extra time that you have can’t be completely invested in making calls, filling sheets and attempting to figure out the status of the case. This is exactly where a defense lawyer Los Angeles can help. This lawyer will also be able to handle and take good care of the entire technicalities and handle legal side with efficiency and perfection.
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There are instances that some individuals were falsely accused of DUI and might have been pulled over with no solid evidence and without any reason at all. Regardless of what the case is, the outcome is that you actually have a charge against you and this can result to bad image and reputation. In scenarios like these, a defense lawyer can clearly and capably assess the severity or real status of the case. An experienced defense lawyer will also suggest the most suitable alternative measures which can help fight for your rights and prove your innocence. The lawyer will carefully study the case and will use all of his knowledge and experience to come up with the most informed decision.
With 18 years of experience as an attorney, Max B. Gorby is focused and committed toward providing aggressive and experienced representation at both of the firm’s local offices. If your case goes to trial, Attorney Gorby’s record of trial success can be invaluable. His motto “make hard work your ally and not your enemy” explains the firm’s determination, drive, and accountability in obtaining the best possible result for its clients. Mr. Gorby doesn’t hold back any punches when it comes to fighting for you and he will take the gloves off if necessary for each and every one of his clients.
Without the help of the best defense lawyer, you might seem like another law-breaker in the eyes of the legal court and this will surely have complicated consequences as far as the case is concerned. But if you are represented with a good defense lawyer Los Angeles, it would be a completely different picture. Even if this lawyer is unable to significantly influence, he is still capable of proving your innocence with his amazing knowledge and capabilities.
Max Gorby is known throughout the law community for being assertive, quick on his feet, and convincing. He takes an aggressive, proactive approach to each case believing there is not a second to spare. When he meets clients for the first time, he accentuates the importance of meeting with the prosecutor right away in attempt to have charges dismissed or reduced before the initial court date. Every case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts by an attorney with the training and experience to properly evaluate a case and fight on your behalf.
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When you get arrested for a DUI, there are many things you will be fighting in the upcoming months. These include, but are not limited to, jail time, fines, alcohol classes, probation, and license suspension. Getting arrested for a DUI requires that the individual go to two different legal proceedings: one at criminal court and one with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Criminal court will dictate whether or not you will be going to jail, what fines you will have to pay, how much you must pay in restitution (if any), and how many weeks of alcohol classes you must sign up and pay for. The DMV hearing, on the other hand, determines whether or not you will be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Usually, the DMV hearing is the least of many people’s worries due to the harsh consequences they will be facing in criminal charges. But even though the DMV hearing doesn’t have anything to do with jail time or fines, it doesn’t mean that it is irrelevant. In fact, license suspension can be one of the most annoying punishments that is passed down by the state if the individual doesn’t take care of it right away.
The moment you are arrested, the police officer will take away your driver’s license and issue you a “Notice of Suspension” that will act as a temporary license for about 30 days. This notice also gives you 10 days to request a DMV hearing to fight your suspension, but after those 10 days are up, your license is gone. For this reason, it’s best to take care of it immediately after you are released. If you do not retain an attorney to take care of this for you, it is in your best interest to do this before you do anything else. Because if you win your DMV hearing, you won’t lose your license regardless of what happens in criminal court.
If you neglect to contact the DMV for a hearing, your license will be suspended for one year following the thirty day notice on the form issued to you by the arresting law enforcement officer. If you do contact the DMV prior to the 10 days that you are allotted, you or your attorney will have to go through the DMV hearing proceedings, which are nothing like the court proceedings you will be dealing with in the future.
Unlike criminal court, the DMV will have no judge, jury, or prosecutor. The Department of Motor Vehicles does not care whether or not you are guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, their only concern is whether or not to allow you to keep your driving privilege valid. For the most part, the purpose of the DMV hearing is to gauge whether the arresting police officer acted within the bounds of the law when confiscating your driver’s license. If the court finds that the law enforcement officer was not justified in taking away your driver’s license, you get your license back and get to keep your driving privileges. If the hearing finds that the officer was warranted in his arrest and confiscation of your license, your license will be suspended for six months up to one year.
It is important to note however, that your license could be suspended for a longer period of time if there are aggravating factors associated with your DUI arrest. An aggravating factor is simply a term that is defined as any circumstance or fact that increases the severity of the criminal act. In the case of a DUI, for instance, a very high BAC, having a minor present in the vehicle, property damage, personal injury, and death would all be included aggravating factors. In the event that one of these aggravating factors is relevant, the DMV could request that your license be suspended longer.
In the event that your license does get suspended because you failed to file for the hearing or you lost your case at the hearing, your license suspension begins immediately. However, after 30 to 90 days of the suspension, the offender can apply for a restricted license upon completion of the terms set for by the DMV. In many cases, this includes classes that are designed to teach the offender the basics of their regrettable mistake and the ways they could have further hurt themselves or others. Anyway, an offender is eligible to get a restricted license for business purposes only upon completion of the what is agreed upon during the DMV hearing.
Again, the easiest way to prevent dealing with all of the consequences for drinking and driving is simply not drinking and driving. But if you do find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being required to go to a DMV hearing to fight for your license after being arrested for a DUI, it’s smart to contact an attorney who is experienced in issues such as this. Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, we know how important DMV hearings can be when it comes to your freedom, your privileges, and your future. In addition to fighting for you to keep your driving privileges, we will also be using the DMV hearing as a practice run for the real trial. All of the information you provide us in addition to the police report, witness accounts, and other circumstantial evidence will allow us to try our hand at the DMV hearing. This experience could prove to be invaluable to the criminal case that we will be facing in the coming months following the DMV hearing.
We understand how serious the charges are that you are facing and we don’t want you to have to battle the court system on your own. It can be very intimidating for a person who is unfamiliar with the law to attempt to fight it by themselves. Your best bet is to hire an attorney who specializes in DUI law. Even though you’ve made a mistake doesn’t mean you need to make a
nother one and try to take on the courts alone. In fact, we will show to the DMV hearing without you! If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding DMV hearings, call the Law Offices of Max Gorby at (323) 447- 2819.
In the state of California, DUI sobriety checkpoints are legal and are enforced regularly across the state. These checkpoints have been held valid under both the United States and California constitutions. The California Supreme Court has held that DUI checkpoints are considered “administrative inspections” much like airport screenings. Because of this, they are also considered exceptions to the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution’s unreasonable search and seizure law that mandates probable cause for an officer to pull someone over to initiate a DUI investigation.
If you don’t know what a DUI sobriety checkpoint is, it’s simply a portion of the road that is blocked off by a law enforcement agency to allow for officers to check proper credentials for driving a motor vehicle as well as check to make sure that no one is operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance. Usually, police in a given county will set up cones and warnings along the road forcing vehicles to merge into one or two lanes before coming to a stop. Due to all of the flashing lights and orange/yellow signs, a driver can usually see a DUI sobriety checkpoint coming long before they have to get in line to wait to be legally detained.
Once you roll up to where the police officers are, they will ask you to first roll down your window and then ask for your license and registrations much like they would if you got pulled over by cop traveling 90 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour speed limit zone. Anyway, they have every right to judge your physicality and behavior as their job is to try to determine if you have been driving under the influence of alcohol.
They will do this by gauging the driver’s speech, smelling for alcohol on the driver’s breath, and looking to see if the driver’s eyes are glossy. If the police officer doesn’t see any signs of intoxication however, he has no probable cause to look further into a possible DUI charge. In other words, the police officer can’t detain someone for too long during a DUI checkpoint if that police officer doesn’t have any reason to believe that the driver is impaired.
It’s important to note that Law enforcement has to meticulously follow strict rules and regulations when it comes to sobriety checkpoints. Because DUI checkpoints are already questionably unlawful (depending on who you ask), there are strict guidelines set up for the police to follow to ensure that they stay within the bounds of the law. If the police do arrest someone without following the strict guidelines, the charges filed later could easily be dismissed even if the driver was driving under the influence f alcohol or drugs or driving with a BAC of .08 or higher. In fact, any lawyer in the state wouldn’t have a hard time getting a defendant out of a case that showed the police were unlawful in their procedures.
It’s also important to note that there is no law that says you have to participate in a DUI checkpoint if you are on the same road as a DUI checkpoint. Technically, you could turn around and take another route if you choose to do so as long as it is also legal and safe to do so. For instance, if you are driving up the road with your friends and you are already late to a concert and you see a checkpoint a couple hundred yards ahead of you, you can turn around to avoid it if you would like to. The catch however, is that if you do choose to turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint, a police officer could use their own discretion and suggest that you were displaying obvious signs of intoxication when you turned your vehicle around to avoid being checked out for intoxication. Though it would technically be illegal for the police officer to do so, you could be in for a long and bad night even though the charges wouldn’t necessarily stick.
Know that it’s too late to refuse a law enforcement officer’s instructions after they ask you to roll down your window during a DUI checkpoint. It is illegal to refuse to comply, so the moment that a cop starts talking to you through your window, you are obligated by California state law to follow his directions. If you have been drinking, and the police officer catches that you have, you will, more than likely, be arrested for a DUI and your car will be impounded.
For this reason, the smartest thing to do is simply to not drink and drive. If you find yourself in jail following an arrested at a DUI checkpoint, another smart decision would be to retain a DUI attorney as soon as possible. A smart DUI lawyer will investigate to see whether any of the legal requirements are not met by the local law enforcement agency. If just one of them is sloppy or not adequately implemented, the entire case could be dismissed regardless of what charges you may or may not be facing.
At the Law Offices of Max Gorby, our goal is to try to keep our clients out of jail and out of trouble. We understand that sometimes people make mistakes–it is human nature. We also understand that in the event that someone does make a mistake, they are innocent until proven guilty, and that the laws put forth by the Constitution of the United States allow you to have a right to a fair trial. Since the state is using more than qualified attorneys to prove your guilt, it’s only fair for you to use a more than qualified attorney to prove your innocence. Feel free to contact our law offices for any additional questions or concerns at (323) 447-2819.
If you or any member of the family is pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, the best thing you can do is to look for DUI lawyer. It’s not a good idea to admit guilt to anyone before talking to an attorney because the guilt you feel may not correspond with the United States Constitution. Getting a lawyer right away could have a remarkable effect on your future. Pleading guilty before you have an experienced attorney look at all of your options could theoretically have you punished regardless of if you are legitimately guilty or not.
Once you retain a DUI lawyer, you have also simultaneously retained a law dictionary on what the best course of action is moving forward. It’s smart to hire a professional for anything that’s important in your life, including your future. It’s safe to assume that you wouldn’t try to perform a surgery on yourself by yourself, right? In most cases, you would hire a professional to do so because he has tens of thousands of hours of experience that you don’t. In the same way, hire a qualified attorney to fight your battle in court for you as he has extensive experience in that area and that arena. Knowing what you should and shouldn’t do before you show up in court is a large part of of getting your case reduced significantly or dismissed entirely. So just do yourself a favor and hire an attorney.
Qualified attorneys like Max Gorby are knowledgeable on all issues concerning DUI charges and are in the best position to provide the best defense. Trying to tackle the case by yourself is bad decision unless you went to law school yourself. The law is complicated so make sure you can locate and acquire a skilled and knowledgeable DUI attorney like Max Gorbey with the know-how to utilize and manipulate the law to your advantage.A DUI lawyer will provide the best guidance and advice on how to proceed based on the circumstances and will provide representation throughout the entirety of legal process starting with the DMV hearing so that you can keep your license valid.
A DUI lawyer like Max Gorby has the needed experience and the know-how to go about getting proof and evidence to assist in you in your DUI case. To make a strong case, a strong DUI attorney will obtain all of the necessary evidence relating to the arrest circumstances. Most situations surrounding a DUI require an investigation regarding the circumstances of your case. For instance, sometimes taking pictures of the the roads you were driving on could impact your case depending on what’s written on the police report by the arresting officer.
A competent DUI lawyer like Max Gorby knows the right questions to ask as well as what evidence to present so as to build a strong case. Their job is to be able to find discrepancies or inaccuracies in the documentations or procedural inadequacies that could assist when building the case. For instance, if you were pulled over for “almost” hitting the curb in your lane, you could get your case dismissed by filing a motion to suppress arguing that the 4th Amendment to the Constitution was breached. “Almost” doesn’t count in a court of law so anything that occurred thereafter would prove irrelevant. Obviously, there are other variables that could play a role in influencing the outcome of the case, so retaining an excellent DUI attorney is crucial to future of your life.
It’s extremely essential to consult a DUI lawyer like Max Gorby as soon as possible to ensure a better chance of keeping your license and staying out of jail. In Los Angeles, there are lots of law firms that offer this kind of service, just make sure to hire one that has years of experience, positive case results, and an excellent track record. It’s very important to find an attorney who knows people just as much as he knows his occupation. Knowing prosecuting attorneys and sitting judges is important in anyone’s case. In addition, it’s important to know the tactics that the opposing side could use against you. Here at the Law Offices of Max Gorby, we have a healthy and strong rapport with many of the attorneys and judges in Los Angeles county. This has proven to be invaluable in a courtroom.
In short, the reason you should retain an attorney is because you do want to go into a battle for your future by yourself. Though the court will appoint an attorney to you if you cannot afford one, these public defenders have a lot on their plate. This isn’t to say that these guys don’t work hard, it’s just that they normally get paid by salary and have such a large workload that they cannot concentrate on each case the way that they wish they could.
For example, would you want an attorney working on your case that has 20 other clients that range from misdemeanor DUI charges to first degree felony charges, or a lawyer with less clients who specializes in the kind of case you are burdened with? The odds are that you would prefer an attorney who will either pick up the phone or call you back every time you try to get ahold of him. Just like any relationship, a good attorney like Max Gorby will not leave you hanging. If you are going to retain an attorney, retain the best.
Contact the Law Offices of Max Gorby and find out what it’s like to have an excellent DUI lawyer on your side. For any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at (323) 447 – 2819.
Once you get arrested for a DUI, your personal and professional life can change drastically. There are so many negative consequences linked to driving drunk that a conviction could spell the end of your social life as well. In addition to having your driver’s license confiscated, you would have pay for additional car insure, an ignition interlock device, 52 classes (at $10-$40 per class), and a blemish on your record. When you add up all of the costs associated with receiving a DUI, you could be looking at upwards of $7500. The primary reason that a person retains an attorney is to avoid all of these costs. When you are paying for an attorney, you are paying for a chance to keep your clean record and avoid paying thousands of dollars. For this reason, many would agree that paying a lawyer is much better than paying for fines especially considering that those fines could easily cost up to twice the amount it would cost to pay a highly qualified attorney.
Clearing off the DUI case with least impacts
A DUI lawyer has the proper knowledge and understanding of state rules and regulations. Any experienced DUI lawyer will know if the case has a chance to be dismissed after doing some investigating and reading the police report. They also know how serious the risk could be in fighting the charges. They also ensure that you get lowest penalty and don’t get into any type of serious trouble. Depending on the case, a qualified DUI lawyer should be able to, at the very least, reduce your charges if they can’t get them dismissed altogether.
Building up good communication
The main objective of a DUI lawyer in Los Angeles is to assist you on the charges filed against you in whatever way possible. So, you have to be completely honest with them in order to give yourself the best chance at beating your case. Though not all DUI cases result in jail time, preventing the first DUI on your record will help if another case is to ever unfortunately occur. Your best bet in doing this is to retain an attorney. Though I may be sounding like a broken record, if you are still reading this article, hopefully you are seeing a trend here…
Finding a good attorney isn’t as easy as many people might think. Careful, thorough research while spending time reviewing a potential DUI lawyer’s profile is required in order to find the best DUI lawyer in Los Angeles. What is more, they are extremely careful on the privacy and confidentiality of their clients. They never break your faith and never divulge any type of information to other parties without consent. Therefore, you can be at peace due to the fact that you know that all your personal information that you given to your legal representative are just extremely safe.
In addition to the above mentioned benefits, some of the law firms provide you discounts and credit payment plans which can greatly help you from the strain of getting their services as well as paying them fees. In essence, getting the service of a knowledgeable and specialized DUI attorney for your defense in the court of law is indeed the most excellent option. So, do not wait up, call them immediately and clear off all the driving under the influence of drug or alcohol offence charges from your driving records! In Los Angeles, there are lots of companies that cater for this kind of service.
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If you’ve recently been arrested due to driving while intoxicated, you may be asking yourself if you really need an attorney to help you resolve your case. The short answer is “definitely”. Hiring a professional and experienced DUI lawyer greatly increases your chances of having your case reduced or dismissed. Having someone on your side with familiarity of the court system is one of a valuable asset you can’t afford to not to have. Someone who is proficient in navigating complicated administration procedures can only help your case.
Should You Just Plead Guilty?
It’s generally not a great idea to initially plead guilty. No matter what you’ve done, it’s smart to find information on the options available to you. It’s very possible that you could have your charges reduced or dismissed if you consult an attorney because once they review your case, they could find something that’s on the police report that could completely exonerate you from any crimes. The prosecutors have the burden of trying to prove that you are guilty of your crimes committed beyond a reasonable doubt. In the event that a prosecutor cannot gather enough evidence against you in a timely manner, they could offer you a better deal before the case goes to trial.
By pleading guilty or by pleading “no contest”, you are pretty much just giving up on your case and admitting that you are a criminal. So before simply pleading guilty, you must learn also about the fines and law penalties of DUI. Understanding the DUI laws and standards can help you to make the best decision. Hiring a professional and reputable DUI attorney can also be a part of your decision as they can help you to easily cope with your difficult situation. In many cases, it’s much cheaper to pay for an attorney than to pay for the consequences of pleading guilty to a DUI.
Searching for a DUI Lawyer – What to Consider
When you are searching for a DUI lawyer to help you in your DUI case, it’s smart to find a criminal defense lawyer that has years of experience specializing in the field of DUI laws. Experience is invaluable regarding the court system as many lawyers build rapports with the district attorney’s office and their employees. For this reason, many cases can be worked out to an offender’s advantage between a respectable DUI attorney and the prosecutor.
There are many public defenders that aren’t that well prepared or experienced enough to adequately represent you in court. Furthermore, these employees of the state are given such overwhelming workloads, that it makes Make sure you find someone who is competent with an excellent track record so that you can confidently have belief and trust in them knowing they are doing everything they possibly can to get you out of trouble.
Other important things to consider include:
- Look for a lawyer that is knowledgeable in defending The DWI or DUI cases in the court.
- Ask your DUI lawyer for the total costs of representation.Ask about payment options and credit financing.
- Court multiple lawyers to find which one works for you
In conclusion, DUI attorneys play a very important role when it comes to your DUI or DWI cases. No one wants to go into court to fight for their future by themselves. Your best bet is to have someone who has been there thousands of times holding your hand through the court process. Knowledgeable and reputable DUI attorneys like Max Gorby can make the difference between paying upwards of $10,000 in fines, classes, and devices and getting your case reduced or dismissed. With countless wins and an exceptional track record in court, make sure you find an attorney with a good reputation and an experienced background who has been there and dont that. Mr. Gorby has heard every possible DUI case and he’s not scared to take on any prosecutor on your behalf.
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In today’s world, DUI cases are very common. As a matter of fact, there have been millions of drivers who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated. While DUI arrest is one of the most stressful events to undergo by anyone, it’s very essential to face it head on & be more prepared to fight the case. One of the best ways to do this is to find someone to fight the case for you.
Hiring a good and well-experienced DUI lawyer is one of the key factors that can help you to take away such stressful matter. In addition to helping you have a piece of mind, a lawyer also gives you hope. Furthermore, a DUI lawyer can also help to determine whether your case warrants additional research or if you should just plead guilty to the charges.
In some cases, the plea bargain offered by the prosecution could be your best option. For instance, if the district attorney decides to offer you a traffic violation instead of a full blown DUI due to the pending circumstances, it might be smarter to just take that deal. Then again, if you don’t want your perfect record tarnished, a good DUI lawyer could try to dismiss entirely the reduced charge you were offered. In short, if your case is too complicated, a lawyer can help you to navigate that complicated legal system. Additionally, a DUI lawyer can assist you to better understand your DUI charges and guide you to the results that you are after.
DUI cases can have great impact in your daily life. Not only you will have permanent criminal record, but can also affect your employment, driving privileges and may even result to prison time. In that case, it’s very important to find the best DUI lawyer as early as possible. The very first thing that comes to mind when you are facing DUI case is on how you’re going to resolved and fight for your case. It’s also where a DUI attorney becomes very important part in your decision.
Finding the most reliable and qualified DUI attorney is not always easy to be done. However, with this guide, you will be able to know exactly who are the right lawyers you will trust to handle your case.
- Have the list of possible attorneys
If you find trouble in looking for the most potential DUI attorney to help you with your battle, you can some research to find what exactly you’re looking for. There are so many resources that you can find out there that can help you to find the best lawyer for your DUI Case. You can also seek out personal recommendation. Like most big decisions that you make in your life, you always want to be diligent enough in searching before hiring the potential DUI attorney.
- Determine whether your DUI lawyer is qualified
In most cases, no wants to hire an attorney that is not capable and qualified for the job. When you are looking for a DUI attorney, make sure that he can handle well your DUI case. Additionally, it’s also very important to check the educational background and specialized areas of the DUI potential attorney, before hiring them.
- Meet the lawyer in-person
In-person consultations can help you to decide whether you’re going to hire the attorney or not. A lot of different things could be going through your mind of how to judge your lawyer by meeting him only once. But keep in mind that first impressions are everything. Meeting your lawyer in-person can also help you to know their abilities that can help a lot to fight your DUI case. Apart from that, it can also help you to know if you’re comfortable working with them.
When you are looking for DUI attorney to fight your DUI case, the Law Offices of Max Gorby is one of your best options. They are reliable and qualified to work on all your DUI cases in a more efficient manner.
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