Ventura DUI Attorney

Defending Drunk Driving Charges throughout Ventura, CA

When facing a DUI charge, many people assume there is no point in fighting to defend the charges. This is not accurate; many cases have severe flaws that could be exploited to have the charges dismissed or reduced, or to seek a variety of alternatives to serving jail time, paying fines, community service and the other usual repercussions when convicted of DUI. A skilled Ventura DUI lawyer from Takakjian & Sitkoff can evaluate your case and advise you what can be done to defend it.

There are various flaws that can be found in criminal cases: failure to establish "probable cause" when pulling a driver over, faulty testing equipment, incorrectly administered tests, mistakes by lab technicians, and many more. Our legal team has over 75 years of combined experience in defending all types of criminal charges, including DUI offenses, both misdemeanor and felony. With a legal team that encompasses such skill, dedication and compassion, you can face your drunk driving charges worry and stress free!

What constitutes "drunk driving" in Ventura?

According to the law, not all instances of drinking and driving are illegal. While we do not advise any person to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after they have consumed any amount alcohol, the law does not strictly say that this is forbidden. The drinking and driving laws in California require any person in the state to follow these guidelines: one must not get behind the wheel of any vehicle, including a car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, bike or boat, if he or she has a blood alcohol content at or above.08% and / or has abilities that have been impaired due to alcohol or any other substance. Any person not in cooperation with this law risks facing harsh ramifications as set out by the law.

At our law firm, we can take these laws and use them to our advantage. In order for an officer to determine if you are, in fact, intoxicated, he or she must perform a variety of field sobriety tests, including breath & blood tests, to determine if the driver's BAC is above the legal limit. Officers are required to follow strict procedures when testing an individual's BAC, and one small stray from protocol could result in having the evidence against you suppressed. In addition, an improperly maintained breathalyzer could result in a false or inaccurate read of BAC, causing your levels to appear higher than they actually are. Additionally, a variety of environmental and health reasons could have contributed to the way you were driving, if the officer pulled you over for violating driving laws. In any case, our legal team is dedicated to our clients and to working diligently to protect their rights, future and driving privileges.

Contact a DUI Lawyer in Ventura

We are committed to our clients and when we take on a case, you can be certain that our extensive experience and our backgrounds as former Deputy District Attorneys will greatly benefit your case. We know exactly how the criminal justice system works with regard to DUI offenses, and are well aware of how to defend such cases. We have a proven record of success for our clients and are prepared to evaluate your specific case and the evidence against you. We can then advise you how we will proceed to defend your case in court.

There is absolutely no substitute for real experience in the courtroom, and with countless trials in the past, we are prepared to bring the case to court and fight for your defense. Each case must be thoroughly evaluated to determine our best course of action, and we urge you to contact us at once if you have been charged with any type of DUI charge. We can provide you with valuable information on related DUI topics such as DUI penalties, cases of multiple DUI, underage DUI, out of state DUI, CDL DUI, DUI with injury, DUI & drugs, felony DUI, first time DUI, BUI, information about your DMV hearing, as well as drivers' license restoration, and information about sobriety checkpoints in relation to your case.

Our extensive courtroom experience and wide scope of knowledge related to criminal charges and the court system can be a great advantage for clients who are seeking to avoid the serious repercussions they will face if they fail to get an attorney that is aggressive in court. Our firm is comprised of a legal team with outstanding qualifications in criminal law, and if you are seeking that attorney that will really fight for you, we can help.

Contact a Ventura DUI defense attorney from our firm at once if you have been accused of any type of DUI offense.