The Law Office of Derek J. King

SACRAMENTO DUI DEFENSE SERVICES

California DUI laws are rigorously enforced by police and zealously prosecuted by most local District Attorney's Offices.  If you have been arrested on a DUI charge, a first time offense may cost you over $2,000 in fines, two days in jail, and the additional cost of having to enroll and take a DUI class.  A conviction is usually accompanied by three years of informal probation and four years of standard probation search terms, which means that the police will be allowed to search you and your effects in the future without any reasonable suspicion.

There are numerous defenses to a DUI charge.  The first is whether the officer had a reason to stop your vehicle or approach your person in the first place.  If not, you may have a valid motion to suppress evidence under California Penal Code section 1538.5 due to improper police procedure.  If a judge determines that the officer did not have a valid reason to contact you at the outset, your case may be dismissed for lack of evidence.

In addition, the calibration records relative to your breath test must be properly logged and recorded, and/or your blood sample properly taken under medically approved procedures. If breath or blood sample evidence gathered against you is not properly taken, you may have grounds to have your case dismissed on this basis as well.

The Law Office of Derek J. King is also versed in contacting and coordinating expert testimony with local toxicologists who may be able to testify on your behalf.  An experienced toxicologist may be able to convince the District Attorney, DMV, or a jury that you could not have been driving at a .08 or above due to physiological or scientific reasons.

With regard to your DMV hearing, it is essential that you contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles to schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days following your arrest.  If you fail to do so, the DMV will more than likely suspend your license for a period of four months.  A restricted license may be granted after the first month, but you will have to show proof that you have signed up for a DUI school or class, and proper insurance.

The Law Office of Derek J. King offers highly competitive rates and flat fees with regard to DUI defense services.     

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SACRAMENTO TRAFFIC DEFENSE SERVICES

Most traffic offenses are classified as infractions, and as such, you are not entitled to a jury trial.  Your case will usually have two parts; arraignment and a bench trial in front of a judge only.

At arraignment, the judge will usually ask whether you want to accept the offer made by the Court or the District Attorney, or set the case for trial.  If you accept the offer, you will have to pay the fines and be assessed points on your insurance unless you are allowed to do traffic school.  There will be local court fees and penalty assessments made as well, which could very well quadruple the amount of money you have to pay to the Court.

If you proceed to trial, you will have to appear and testify against the officer who cited you for the violation.  At this stage, it is essential to have legal representation because you may make incriminating statements without realizing it.  

The Law Office of Derek J. King offers traffic defense services at a fraction of the cost, and is experienced with the following offenses:

• Hit and Run
• Speeding
• Stop Sign/Light Violations
• Unsafe Lane Changes
• Seatbelt Violations
• Failure to obey CalTrans signs

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The Law Office of Derek J. King

2321 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

916.749.6445

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