UNDEFEATED DUI TRIAL ATTORNEY IN MODESTO, CA

DUI Definition-Attorneys Modesto, Ca

The general public is aware that it is illegal to drive a car with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or above (VC 23152(b)), but most people aren’t aware of VC 23152(a), which basically says you can’t drive if a drug impairs your ability to operate a car. That means that if you have one beer in your system and that beer causes you to swerve while driving, you are guilty of a DUI. Similarly if you ingest a drug such as Marijuana, Meth, Cocaine, Heroin, Vicodin, Soma, etc., and that drug impairs you ability to drive, then you are guilty of a DUI.

Modesto DUI Lawyer Ben Roberts

Getting a DUI-Modesto Attorneys, CA

Drunk driving clients are different than most other criminal clients because they usually do not have criminal records. Getting a DUI can have some pretty serious consequences including fines, classes and possibly jail time. A DUI is a misdemeanor, and like any other misdemeanor, you have the right to go to jury trial. However, before you get there a lot of litigation needs to be undertaken. That is why it is important to hire an experienced attorney that has handled numerous DUI cases and won ALL his DUI trials.

Picking the Right DUI Attorney-Modesto, CA

Be careful about hiring just anyone, because while most attorneys will say they practice DUI defense, most have never won a DUI jury trial. In fact, even the lawyers that have tried DUI cases have lost more than 50% of the time. DUI attorney Ben Roberts has a lot of experience handling drunk driving cases. Any lawyer can make any claim, however, numbers don't lie. When comparing how much each attorney charges, make sure you consider trial records.

Maintaining Your California Driving Privileges-Modesto Attorneys, California

When you get arrested for a DUI the police officer will give you a pink piece of paper. Remember, you have 10 days from the date of arrest to request your DMV hearing. Make sure you make an appointment with the Modesto DUI attorneys at the law office of Ben Roberts immediately after your arrest so that your right to a DMV hearing can be requested. If you don't request your DMV hearing, your license will expire in about 30 days.

Time is of the essence with drunk driving cases-Modesto, CA

It is always a good idea to get going on your DUI case as soon as possible. The sooner you hire your Modesto DUI lawyer the sooner he can start requesting your discovery and hearings. All DUI cases need an extensive title 17 check, request for calibration logs, maintenance logs, accuracy checks, dispatch, etc.

About Modesto DUI Attorney Ben Roberts

Ben Roberts has handled hundreds of DUI cases with a small handful of those going to jury trial. None of Ben Roberts's clients have ever been convicted at trial. His success with legal matters dates all the way back to law school where he graduated 1st out of 233 students.