Fresno DUI Attorney

Have you been arrested and charged with DUI? You could face serious penalties if convicted! It is vitally important to your future that you are given a fair trial and that you pursue a favorable outcome in your case. With years of experience and a long history of success in the DUI cases that we handle, our firm can provide you with the legal representation that you need. At the Law Offices of Michael E. Mitchell, A Professional Corporation, we are dedicated to providing excellent representation for our clients through aggressive defense and attention to detail.

Our firm has handled all kinds of DUI situations in the past, and we can put our experience to work for you. There are many different issues that arise in these types of cases, and it is crucial that you understand there is no evidence brought forth in a DUI case that cannot be fought or challenged by a skilled attorney from our firm. Your case is important to us, and we can provide you with the representation that you need in your defense.

Elements of a DUI Case

According to California VC §23152(b), it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle while their blood alcohol content (BAC) is at 0.08% or higher. If you have been arrested and charged with the crime of DUI, then you need legal representation on your side that can aggressively defend your case in court. If a law enforcement officer suspects you to be driving drunk, they may ask you to perform a field sobriety test such as the one-leg stand or the walk-and-turn test. It is important to know that you can refuse to perform the field sobriety test without incurring additional penalties.

In California, however, there is also an implied consent law, which means that if you are driving on the roads in this state, then you consent to performing a chemical test when asked. Refusal to take a chemical test such as a blood test or urine test will result in automatic license suspension for one year for a first offense. If you are convicted of a first-time DUI, then you will face penalties of up to 6 months in jail, up to $2,600 in fines, and up to 10 months of driver's license suspension.

Defending the Residents of Fresno, California

Our firm understands the severity of the situation that you face if you have been arrested and charged with the crime of DUI. We know how to provide you with the representation you need and we can put our experience to work for you. Our firm offers a free case evaluation so that you may obtain legal advice regarding your situation without any financial obligation or commitment on your part. Contact our firm today to discuss your charges and to learn more about how Fresno DUI lawyers can help you.

In addition to Fresno, we are proud to serve the residents of Bass Lake, Porterville, Los Banos, Yosemite, Lemoore, Clovis, Madera, Tulare, Coalinga, Hanford, Merced, Shafter, and Visalia.