If you’re a young professional or young adult in San Bernardino County, it is likely that you’ve decided to settle in Colton, California. Surrounded with entrepreneurial dreams and available development areas, Colton has become a booming city for families with dreams to build businesses of their own.
Nestled perfectly between the fast-paced lifestyle of the Hollywood scene and the San Bernardino National Forest, Colton leaves many residents with a sense that nothing is out of reach. Hollywood glam, the San Gorgonio Mountains, and your newest entrepreneurial project are all within driving distance from Colton, California.
Yet what happens if you are drinking and driving? Within those busy streets and winding interstates, police officers are watching and waiting for Californians to drive under the influence, and you will face life-altering consequences.
Police Officers arrested over 180,000 Californians for Driving under the Influence charges in 2011, according to California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Over 180,000 California residents—including Colton residents—were caught drinking and driving. During their moment of arrest, they thought that their lives would definitely take a turn for the worse.
While there are consequences to DUIs, a DUI attorney can provide you with the help and peace of mind that you need during this time. Fortunately, your life is not over, and your case can be defended. If you have been charged with a DUI in Colton, California, contact the experienced attorneys at Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, APLC, to see how they can help to put your mind at ease.
This is my first DUI. What should I expect?
If you have been charged with your first DUI charge, you will most likely be facing a misdemeanor. In addition to a misdemeanor on your record, you may face jail time, maximum fines of a 1000 dollars or more, and a possible suspended license for 4-12 months. Depending on your career, you may be facing additional repercussions as well.
You may also be facing a damaged reputation, family strains, and the inability to do simple errands, such as driving your child to soccer practice, visiting your parents on the holidays, and more.
The BAC level for drivers over 21 is 0.08%. For Colton and California residents between ages 18-21, the BAC level is 0.05%. If the police officer believes that you cannot drive safely, you can still receive a DUI even if you are under the regulated BAC levels.
The best thing you can do after facing charges is contact an experienced DUI attorney. By working with an experienced DUI attorney, you may be able to successfully fight your case and alleviate the severity of your penalties. Furthermore, experienced DUI attorneys understand the rules and regulations regarding Driving Under the Influence charges, like the 10 day appeal rule in order to schedule an administrative hearing regarding the suspension of your license.
A first charge DUI can be easily handled with an experienced DUI attorney. At Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, APLC, our DUI attorneys handle DUI cases on a day to day basis. Each case is unique, and we will handle it so. Depending on your situation and your previous record, charges may be dropped to reckless driving or even some lesser violation. Contact a DUI attorney to see how your DUI charges can be successfully defended.
This is my fourth DUI. Will I receive a felony?
A fourth DUI will always have severe penalties. A fourth DUI can be considered a felony, and has much stronger penalties, such as imprisonment up to 36 months and a suspended license up to four years.
Of course, charges and penalties can be worse when minors, drugs, and accidents are involved.
If you are facing your fourth Driving Under the Influence charge in Colton, California, it is your best option to hire an experienced DUI attorney. By looking deeply into your case, they can determine what options you have, and what will be best for your life in Colton.
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Imagine that you just had the most perfect week in Colton, California. Your spouse got a raise, you figured out the solution to a problem at work, and that leaking faucet in the kitchen was finally being fixed. To celebrate, you and your loved one decide to have a date night.
Trying some local southern wine (or microbrew), you get lost in atmosphere of a fun night. After a night of great laughter, dining, and drinks, you get into the car to drive home.
Before you reach your neighborhood in Colton, a police officer stops you for not fully stopping at a red light. He asks you if you’ve been drinking, and he politely asks you to step outside and to take a sobriety test.
If you do decide to participate in the sobriety test, and the breathalyzer test shows a 0.08 BAC, you will receive DUI charges. If the officer has any probable cause to believe that you were an unsafe driver, even if your BAC is under 0.08%, you can still face serious DUI charges.
A DUI attorney can determine which evidence in the case is relevant and reliable. A DUI attorney can determine if the police officer did not follow protocol. Even better, a DUI attorney can defend you in court and provide you with the most favorable outcome.
At Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, APLC, we have over 50 years of combined experience defending clients charged with DUI. With experience, knowledge, and top-notch strategic defenses, our DUI attorneys can obtain the best possible result for you.
Our DUI attorneys fight aggressively. We know when to challenge evidence, calculate the prosecution’s moves, and create the most reliable, authentic defense for you and your case. We fight to defend your rights and your life in Colton, California.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Colton, CA—whether it be your first or fourth offense—contact the experienced DUI attorneys at Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, APLC.
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