Sobriety Checkpoints
Skilled Van Nuys DUI Defense Lawyer
Sobriety checkpoints are set up to catch drivers that are driving under the influence. There are very strict regulations and a set of criteria that have been established by the Supreme Judicial Court to govern this practice, which means that there is room for error on the part of law enforcement officials who set out to arrest those that are suspected of DUI.
If you or someone you care about has recently been arrested as a result of failing field sobriety tests or breathalyzer or blood testing when stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, you will need to seek the legal representation of a skilled Van Nuys DUI defense attorney that knows how to protect your rights in this type of legal matter.
Serious Charges, Severe Penalties: Studio City and Sherman Oaks DUI Defense
An arrest can lead to severe DUI penalties if you wind up being convicted, such as:
- Incarceration
- Revocation or suspension of your driver's license
- Impoundment of your vehicle
- Mandatory alcohol/drug rehabilitation program or classes
- Community service
- Probation
- Hefty fines and fees
- Increased insurance rates
- Negative impact on your legal record, which will make it difficult in the future to find and keep a job, as well as limit your housing options, because most employers and landlords conduct background checks of potential applicants.
At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, our seasoned legal team is extremely well versed and experienced in cases pertaining to DUI defense procedures, laws and the regulations put in place for sobriety checkpoints. We are very familiar with the various mistakes and shortcomings that can commonly occur with inexperienced arresting officers and equipment used to test individuals for DUI and we know how to properly convey these errors in court. We will zealously advocate your best interests and fight to avoid or minimize the consequences you are now facing in your DUI legal matter.
Contact a Van Nuys DUI Checkpoint Attorney
now to learn what your legal rights are and how to keep them protected throughout your legal situation.