Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyers

DUI (driving under the influence) is the second most common criminal offense committed in the U.S. It is also a crime committed mainly by everyday law-abiding citizens who have never been placed under arrest for any other type of crime. If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges in Los Angeles, California, please contact a Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer at our firm immediately.

At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez we are dedicated to protecting our clients’ legal rights and futures. Whether a person is charged with a first DUI offense or a felony DUI offense, we will fight to have the charges that they face either lowered or dismissed entirely. With our experience and dedication on your side, you have the chance to avoid a Los Angeles DUI conviction and can move on with your life.

Dos & Don’ts When Pulled Over for DUI in LA

The following are some do have and don’ts to remember when pulled over by law enforcement for suspected DUI in California:

Do:

• Pull over and come to a complete stop on the left shoulder.
• Turn off your motor vehicle.
• Provide law enforcement with your driver’s license, a copy of your registration and insurance information.
• Ask to speak to a lawyer.
• Refuse to take a field sobriety test.
• Refuse to submit to a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test).
• Politely refuse to answer any questions (remember the officer will be looking for signs that you are intoxicated: the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, etc.).
• Ask to take an independent breathalyzer & BAC test.

Don’t:

• Antagonize the law enforcement officer.
• Attempt to negotiate or bribe law enforcement.
• Admit to guilt.
• Discuss how much you have had to drink, or when.
• Sign any documents except for the DMV Hearing/DUI ticket.

Arrested for DUI in LA? Contact us today!