Santa Monica Drunk Driving Defense
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Santa Monica or anywhere in California is treated as a serious crime. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, i.e., accused of having a blood alcohol level of 0.8 or higher, our DUI attorneys can help defend your rights and your case. At the law firm of Payman Zargari & Associates our DUI attorneys are experienced in all aspects of drunk driving defense and are intimately familiar with the locale of Santa Monica and all of Los Angeles County.
There are many elements to a DUI defense making it critical that you have the best legal help and representation. For example, did you know that a DUI defense includes both DMV and criminal court proceedings? If you have been arrested for DUI, you must request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. If you do not request a DMV hearing within that period of time, your license will be automatically suspended or revoked 30 days after your arrest.
You may download the DMV Hearing Request Form from their website. Be sure to fill in every blank including your driver’s license number, the date of your arrest, who arrested you (local police, CHP, Sheriff) and the location of the arrest with cross streets and the city. Fax the completed form to the DMV office closest to the location of your arrest. You can find this information listed on the form.
If 10 days have already passed, it might still be possible to arrange a DMV hearing, depending on the circumstances of your case. If you find yourself in this situation, fax the form as soon as possible and contact Payman Zargari Law Offices immediately to try and protect your driving privileges and record.
Many people are unaware of their DUI rights. Having an experienced DUI lawyer from a Los Angeles law firm to help handle your case is crucial to recovering from a DUI arrest.
In Santa Monica, a DUI lawyer can help identify strategies that can lead to an acquittal or a reduction in the sentence you receive. For example, a drunk driving defense lawyer can call the field sobriety tests or chemical tests into questions as either can be an unreliable indication of being under the influence.
The law firm of Payman Zargari is experienced in helping individuals with their drunk driving defense in Santa Monica and can help you in building a defense so you will have the best chances of success in your journey through the California court system.
Please use our contact form or call us at 866-958-2313 to speak with a Santa Monica DUI lawyer.
