Drunk Driving DUI-DWI

Effective San Diego Drunk Driving Defense Attorney

A Former San Diego Prosecutor Now Protecting Your Rights
The Law Office of Jerrold M. Bodow, A.P.L.C.
1-866-676-0259 (Toll Free)

Mr. Bodow brings over 30 years of criminal law experience to every drunk driving case we handle. We understand the severity of the criminal and administrative penalties associated with drinking and driving. Driver's license suspensions, fines, jail time, and a criminal record can have a significant impact on your life. The impact is particularly severe if you have multiple DUIs - you may face a potentially long mandatory jail term or a felony DUI charge. The attorney you hire to handle a DUI or DWI charge can affect the outcome of your criminal case.

While the State would have you believe otherwise, being charged with a DUI and being convicted of drunk driving are not the same. With an experienced drunk driving defense attorney, you may be able to avoid a DUI conviction and the strict DUI penalties.

• Breathalyzer calibration: Many of the tools used by police to assess blood alcohol content (BAC) are unreliable under certain circumstances.
• DUI traffic stops: Many initial DUI stops have Fourth Amendment issues. In order to make a DUI arrest, the officer must have probable cause for the arrest. Certain field sobriety tests such as the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN), the walk and turn, and the one leg stand offer little proof of driving while intoxicated, since many people cannot pass them even when sober.

DMV Hearings: Act Quickly to Protect Your California Driver's License

If you are pulled over for drunk driving and have a BAC level which exceeds the legal limit of .08, you face automatic suspension of your driver's license. However, license suspensions are handled separately from any criminal DUI case ahead of you. You have only 10 days from the date you were pulled over to request a hearing regarding your driving privileges. Do not waive your right to a DMV hearing! An experienced drunk driving defense lawyer can help you present your case effectively in this administrative hearing and fight to preserve your driving privileges.

Aggressive Drunk Driving Defense in San Diego

Fighting DUI / DWI charges can be complex. Our California criminal defense law firm knows how to challenge the criminal and administrative aspects of a drunk driving charge. Former prosecution experience provides Mr. Bodow with insight into how the prosecution prepares cases - which can ensure a more solid defense strategy based on the facts of the case.

Contact an Experienced San Diego Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

If you or a member of your family has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in San Diego or the surrounding areas, please contact the Law Office of Jerrold M. Bodow for a free initial consultation. We can be reached toll free by phone at 1-866-676-0259, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.