Our San Jose DUI Defense Law Firm
You may wonder, “Why do I need an attorney to handle a simple DUI? ” Simply put: Your rights are at stake and a skilled defense lawyer can mean the difference between getting on with your life and losing your driver's license.
At the San Jose DUI defense law firm of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, our DUI attorneys work to minimize the consequences of a DUI charge. Several of our attorneys have 20 or more years of experience with California DUI laws and defense. If you or a loved one is facing a DUI or DWI charge, contact Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel immediately.
Usually you will not have to go to court. This is especially important for out-of-state drivers. And if you have received an out-of-state DUI, we can defend your driving privileges in California.
DUI and DWI charges: Our attorneys provide aggressive defense to clients in the San Jose area, Santa Clara County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, whether you are facing a first DUI offense or a felony drunk driving charge. We also represent people accused of driving under the influence of drugs.
If you are underage, you could lose your license until you turn 21. If you were involved in a DUI accident, you face even greater penalties and liabilities. Our firm can help.
Our attorneys challenge the evidence against you. Using expert testimony, police reports and witness statements, we will explore every option to defend you against DUI and DWI charges.
Tests: Blood alcohol tests and field sobriety tests are used to measure a driver’s level of intoxication and often provide the basis for an arrest and charge. The test may have been improperly administered or the Breathalyzer machine may be wrongly calibrated. Not all officers are properly trained on the equipment they are using. Even experienced officers make errors in testing and preservation of evidence.
Were you driving? Was the stop legal? Were you home when officers came to the door? Were you parked? In California, the prosecution must prove that a DUI defendant was driving. If you were driving, did the police have good cause to stop you ?
Our DUI law attorneys will aggressively assert your rights at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing and take every legal step necessary to protect your driving privileges and keep you out of jail.
Sentencing and Record Expungement
Let us explain available alternative sentencing options, including alcohol recovery programs, that can help you stay out of jail, protect your license and preserve your liberties. If you were convicted of a DUI in the past and it is hurting your job search, we may be able to help you pursue an expungement.
Contact a San Jose Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer to Discuss Your Case
To learn more about reduction of felony charges to misdemeanor charges, talk to an experienced San Jose and Gilroy DWI defense attorney at Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel.
There is never a charge for your initial in-office conference with us. At that conference, the facts and defense of your case are discussed as well as the fee we will charge. In most cases, payment plans can be arranged.
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