Redding California DUI Lawyers

If you have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, you should talk to an attorney as quickly as possible. You could lose your driver's license in less than 10 days. The police and prosecutor want to convict you of a serious crime. If found guilty, you could lose your job, be required to pay significant fines and be sentenced to jail.

The consequences of failure are too great; so do not try to represent yourself; do not accept the prosecutor's first offer; and do not trust your future to a court appointed attorney.

To aggressively fight a charge of DUI in California you need experienced attorneys who practice complete drunk driving defense and knows California DUI laws. Redding DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates focus exclusively on defending clients accused of DUI and any alcohol related traffic offense. They will build the most appropriate defense for the details of your case, and seek to have the charges reduced or dismissed. You are facing a serious situation and while each arrest is different, Shasta County California DUI Attorneys VanDerVoort & Associates can make a positive difference in the outcome of your case.

The first step is to meet with Redding CA DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates. They will listen to you and review the details of your arrest. They will then be able to outline their fees and explain how they can help you. To schedule a free, no obligation meeting, call (530) 342-2858 or fill out the on-line consultation request form to the left. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Under California DUI law, the state will file two cases against you following an arrest for drunk driving in Shasta County. One is a criminal case that is resolved in the courts. The second is a civil case that seeks to suspend or revoke your driver's license. These are two separate cases, and you could win your California DUI case and still have your driving privileges suspended.

You have only 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest to file a request for an administrative per se hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you do not do so, you will automatically lose your license.

The DMV hearing is complex and, like the criminal case, it is not recommended that you attempt to represent yourself. For a first offense, your license could be suspended for four months. If you refused to submit to a breath or blood test to check your blood alcohol content, the duration of the suspension can be increased to one year. With a history of repeat offenses, you could lose your license for life!

Shasta County DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates have significant experience with DMV hearings and they understand the legal options available to keep you driving. These include a temporary license, a working permit and successfully arguing for not suspending your license.

Time is very limited. To see if your license can be saved, contact Redding DUI Attorneys VanDerVoort & Associates now.

Depending on the details of an arrest, an offense for DUI in Shasta County can result in jail, fines, court fees, monitored probation, complete restriction from consuming alcohol, a psychiatric evaluation, significantly higher auto insurance premiums, community service, mandatory alcohol education classes and installation of an ignition interlock device. With each additional conviction for an alcohol related offense, the more significant the penalties become, including possible loss of vehicle. A fourth arrest for drunk driving in California is filed as a felony.

In many cases, the outcome of the DMV hearing and any court action stays on your record for life. At minimum, the state may review your driving record for the past ten years for prior offenses.

A conviction for California DUI could impact your job, limit future employment options, hurt your credit report and even keep you from traveling to some countries.

You still have rights, especially the right to challenge the charges filed against you. Protect your future. Contact Shasta County California DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates for immediate help.

Redding California DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates practice criminal law. They are not general practice lawyers; they focus only on defending those accused of alcohol related crimes. A case involving drug or alcohol impairment is far more complicated than most, and the financial, social and legal implications of being found guilty can impact the rest of your life. VanDerVoort & Associates commitment to CA DUI defense will give you an advantage in the courtroom and at the DMV hearing.

Principal of the law office, Joe VanDerVoort, graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara as a Dean's List scholar. He received his juris doctorate from University of California, Hastings College of Law. He is a current or past member the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Public Defenders Association, the California Trial Lawyers Association, the California DUI 'Duece' Defenders, the National College of DUI Defense, the Butte County, State of California and American Bar Associations, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the National Legal Aid and Defenders Association.

Shasta County DUI Attorney Joe VanDerVoort is licensed to practice law in all state, county and federal courts in California. He has a 'Superb' AVVO rating and is certified as a specialist by the California DUI Lawyers Association.

The strength and success of a lawyer comes from experience and knowledge. Redding DUI Lawyers VanDerVoort & Associates have more than 35 years of experience exclusively in DUI defense. For immediate help with your case, request a free initial consultation by filling out the form to the left or calling (530) 342-2858. Time is important, so if you want to save your driving privileges and win your case, call now.