Riverside CA DUI Lawyer

If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in California, you probably feel overwhelmed and are concerned about the next step. For both personal and economic reasons, you may consider accepting whatever sentence the court hands down in an effort to put the situation behind you.

This may not be the best decision.

It is very important to realize that a conviction for DUI in Riverside County will have a significant financial impact and could affect the rest of your life. You may lose your driver's license, be required to pay large fines and court costs, be sent to jail and even lose your job.

Hiring a qualified criminal defense attorney with specific experience in California DUI defense can make a positive difference in the resolution of you case.

A BAC of .08 or above doesn't mean you are going to lose your driver's license or freedom.

Riverside County California DUI Lawyer Michael Goldstein believes that his clients are innocent until proven otherwise, and he will aggressively defend your rights in court. By challenging evidence, reviewing breath and blood testing equipment maintenance records, questioning probable cause for the initial traffic stop, studying the arrest report and any videotape for errors in police procedure, and thoroughly investigating your arrest, Attorney Michael Goldstein will make the prosecution prove each one of its arguments. Without establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, there is an opportunity to have the charges against you reduced or even dismissed. Even in a worst-case scenario, Michael Goldstein will skillfully negotiate for the best possible sentence.

Riverside DUI Lawyer Michael Goldstein offers a free review of your case. Once he knows more about the details of the charges filed against you, he will be able to outline his fees and your legal options. To schedule a meeting, please call (760) 772-4278 or fill out the on-line consultation request form to the left. There is no obligation and time is important, so call now.

Typically your driver's license is seized at the scene of an arrest for drunk driving in California. You are issued a temporary license that also serves as notice that you can request a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles and try to stop the suspension of your license. A petition requesting a hearing must be submitted within 10 days of your arrest. Failure to take action will result in the automatic suspension of your driving privileges.

The DMV license hearing is separate from the criminal case. The Department of Motor Vehicles alone decides whether to suspend your license and when it will be reinstated.

Riverside County California DUI Attorney Michael Goldstein provides complete drunk driving defense, including help with the DMV license hearing. He can help you request a hearing and represent you in an attempt to save your driving privileges.

One detail worth special note is that Lawyer Michael Goldstein always attends the DMV hearing in person. Many attorneys feel it is convenient to represent their clients via the telephone. By actually appearing at the hearing, Michael Goldstein has the opportunity to confront evidence, determine the arresting officer's credibility and to depose the officer. He is also able to immediately respond to any changes in the case that may not have been outlined in discovery. This gives his clients a significant advantage in resolving the DUI.

Because time is very limited, contact Attorney Michael Goldstein for immediate help.

Being found guilty of driving under the influence in Riverside County, California can lead to both immediate penalties and long-term consequences. It was mentioned above that a first offense could result in jail, fines and court costs. You could lose your auto insurance or be required to carry expensive, high-risk coverage. Depending on the specifics of your arrest, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle as a condition for driving.

A conviction would mean having an arrest record, which could result in loss of job and limited future employment options. You may also be restricted from renting a car, opening a credit account and traveling to certain countries.

Riverside CA DUI Lawyer Michael Goldstein understands the importance of trying to keep your arrest record clean. Protect your future and contact him now.

Riverside CA DUI Lawyer Michael Goldstein practices criminal law with a focus on helping those accused of DUI in California. He has exclusively practiced criminal defense for 18 years. He is certified by the National Highway Safety Transportation Association in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and is the owner/operator of alcohol screening breath-testing equipment. These credentials allow him to more aggressively cross-examine the arresting police officers in your case.

Mr. Goldstein is a member of the California Public Defenders Association, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the California Deuce Defenders, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Attorney Goldstein received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming and earned a juris doctorate from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California. He is admitted to practice law in all California state courts and the United States Central and Southern District courts.

Riverside DUI Attorney Shannon M. Goldstein has focused on criminal law for about 16 years. She is a member of the California Public Defenders Association.

Attorney Goldstein received an undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University and earned a law degree from the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. She is permitted to practice law in all state of California courts, as well as the U.S. Central and Southern District courts.

Get the help you need by contacting Riverside County DUI Attorney Michael Goldstein. Call (760) 772-4278 or fill out the form to the left. The initial meeting is free and there is no obligation.