Bay Area Driving Under the
Influence (DUI) Lawyer Links
Bay
Area DUI Lawyer Michael Rehm - (415) 230-2346
The Law Office of Michael Rehm provides representation to individuals in
California charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). A DWI conviction can come with devastating consequences. These include potential jail time, heavy fines, and the loss of an individual’s driver’s license, to name a few. The long term collateral consequences that can occur are equally as devastating. For some, it can mean the loss of employment, or even a career. Dramatic increases in insurance rates and a criminal record. When faced with such serious consequences, the selection of an attorney is of critical importance.
California DWI attorney Michael Rehm is the attorney to hire when up against this wall. Serving all of the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Berkeley.
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Bay Area DUI Attorney
- Call a Respected Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
The Law Office of Michael L. Davidson will diligently defend you against all charges. I have been a successful trial lawyer for many years in the Bay Area, and helped thousands of people beat their DUI charges. If you are my client, I will be your strong advocate in the courtroom and in any negotiations.
If you have been accused of driving under the influence, I will vigorously defend you, so that you may:
Avoid Jail, Save Your Driver's License, Avoid the Heavy Financial Consequences.
North Bay DUI Attorneys - Contact Us to Protect Your Rights
The criminal defense attorneys at Ronald Dinan & Associates are highly experienced in criminal and drunk driving cases. We are aggressive and successful at helping you avoid going to court, acquire jail alternatives, and protect your license and job.
For over 25 years, we have been representing more clients in criminal and DUI cases than any other firm north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Contact Ronald Dinan & Associates today to set up a meeting for more information.
Bay Area Legal Services
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (“CLS”) provides free legal
services to low-income and under-served individuals and families in East Palo
Alto, eastern Menlo Park and the surrounding areas. We engage the assistance
of volunteer law students and pro bono attorneys in all of our practice areas:
housing, immigration, juvenile justice, and general civil litigation.
SF Bay Area - DUI Defense
California DUI attorney Joshua Dale has more experience in DUI cases than most
of the lawyers in the San Francisco bay area - over a decade in bay area DUI
defense. He has been to jury trial, on appeal, and fights for his clients. He
continues in his own practice - a small one lawyer practice. His firm
specializes in DUI defense and other related criminal matters. Whether you
have a drunk driving or drug driving matter, felony or misdemeanor, give Josh
Dale a call for an opinion on your case.
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Drunk Driving: Elements of the DUI Offense
No matter what the name of the crime might be-DUI, DWI, OUI, or OWI-the first
element of the crime is "driving," or "operating," a motor
vehicle. This language is intended to describe the level of physical control a
person has over the motor vehicle. In many states, operating or driving does not
require that the vehicle actually be in motion, or even that the engine be
running. A person who is found sitting behind the wheel of a car may be
convicted of driving or operating the car while under the influence. Courts have
even convicted people sitting behind the wheel of a car while it is being towed.
Passengers are seldom considered operators or drivers unless they grab the
steering wheel.
As used in the drunk driving laws, the term "vehicle" is defined more
broadly than just "motor vehicle." Usually, a "vehicle" is
defined as anything that carries people or goods. A "motor vehicle" is
something powered by a motor or engine. Either term can include cars, trucks,
even motorboats. Most laws draw a distinction between inoperable vehicles and
those that are only immobile-capable of moving, but not moving at the time.
Legal distinctions such as this are one reason you need an experienced drunk
driving defense attorney to give your case the careful analysis needed.
Another element of a drunk driving charge is the location of the offense. Older
drunk driving laws often included limiting phrases, such as "on the public
highways of the state." Many judges relied on that language to conclude
that the drunk driving laws did not apply to someone driving on private
property, including parking lots. Modern laws, however, require only proof that
the offense took place within the boundaries of the state.
Bay
Area DUI Lawyer Directory
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