Van Nuys DUI Lawyer Serving Your Needs and Defending Your Rights
If you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) in Van Nuys, California, it is important that you contact a Van Nuys DUI attorney as soon as possible. An attorney with knowledge and experience of the criminal court system will understand your legal rights and can determine what can be done to protect your future.
At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we provide outstanding legal advice, DUI resources and representation to clients throughout Van Nuys, California who have been charged with any drunk driving related offense. Whether a person is charged with a first DUI offense, felony DUI or a DUI accident we will look to protect his or her freedom. In many instances, if a conviction cannot be avoided, we may be able to ask the courts for alternative sentencing in lieu of jail or prison time.
Penalties for DUI Conviction
Many people do not realize how much is at stake when they are charged with driving under the influence. Failure to hire a skilled Van Nuys DUI lawyer can result in serious penalties if you are convicted:
- Misdemeanor or felony offense
- Up to 1 year or longer in jail/prison
- Large monetary fines
- Restitution
- Drivers license suspension/revocation
- Installation of vehicle interlock device
- Vehicle impoundment
- DUI School
- DUI counseling/rehabilitation
- Permanent mark on criminal record
Defense Attorney for DUI Charges in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio City
It is very important to begin safeguarding your freedom today. A DUI charge is very serious and a conviction can ruin your reputation and your future. We offer a free case consultation to all potential clients in which we can discuss the circumstances of a driving under the influence arrest. Please contact us today to speak to a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney.
Contact a Van Nuys DUI Lawyer at our firm if you or someone you love has been charged with drunk driving.