Why Hire a DUI Defense Attorney?

Bakersfield, California, DWI/DUI Defense Attorney

Do the police have enough evidence to convict you of DUI/DWI charges? Can I fight my DUI/DWI charges? Is it possible for me to protect my license? You will never know unless you contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer like me.

I'm lawyer Mark J. Madrigali. From my Bakersfield, California, law office, I represent clients throughout California who have been arrested for drunk driving. I offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.

What can a lawyer do to defend you against DWI/DUI charges?

• Challenge Breathalyzer test results. Using expert witnesses, maintenance logs and certification certificates, experienced DUI defense lawyers can force the state to prove that you were intoxicated.
• Challenge the legality of your stop and arrest. If the police did not have a legal reason to pull you over and arrest you, it may be possible to get the charges against you dismissed.
• Lessening the impact of the prosecution’s evidence. A skillful DUI attorney can help you by turning the state's evidence around so that it favors your case. For example, a former client had pulled over to the side of the road and was not driving at the time he was contacted by police. I was able to convince a jury that my client had acted responsibly after he realized he could not drive safely.

Is it worth it to fight a DWI/DUI conviction?

In California, a DWI/DUI conviction can cost more than $10,000 in added insurance costs and fines over the three-year period following the conviction. A DWU/DUI conviction can also lead to suspension of your driver's license and the need to attend alcohol education classes at your own expense. In some instances, you may even be required to pay for the installation and monthly maintenance of an ignition interlock system that requires you to blow into a machine before your car will start. If you have two or more DWI/DUI convictions in a 10-year period, you face a mandatory jail sentence. For many government employees and people who need a driver's license to work, a conviction can result in the loss of your job.

Given the severe consequences of a conviction, few people can afford NOT to fight against their DWI/DUI charges.

Free consultation with a knowledgeable California DUI attorney

For more information about DUI/DWI laws, call Bakersfield defense lawyer Mark J. Madrigali for a free initial consultation at 661-861-1472 (español 661-477-2812) or fill out our simple online contact form.