subject: Choosing an experienced DUI Attorney in Los Angeles [print this page] Have you just been arrested and charged with DUI, driving under the influence? A DUI charge is a serious offense and you want to seek legal assistance from an attorney that specializes in felony DUI charges.
Every year, the government is making stringent new laws for penalties for drunk driving. A drunk driving charge can have devastating effects on your life and livelihood. You could end up losing your driver's license and your job if it is dependent on a good driving record. Your insurance rates could go up substantially and there is the possibility of a criminal conviction on your record that could have major repercussions on your future opportunities.
Seeking help from a qualified DUI/DWI attorney can make all the difference in the results of your case. Craig Sturm of Sturm Law has handled over 2000 DUI cases. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense is also certified on the alco-sensor preliminary alcohol screening device and certified buy NHTSA on the standardized field sobriety tests. Craig Sturm has won over 90% of DUI trials from simple first time DUI's, DUI's with serious injuries and DUI murder.
You could face 2 different charges, 1) driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and 2) driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or greater. The first count focuses on whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that they are "unable to drive their car with the same caution characteristic of a sober person, of ordinary prudence, under the some or similar circumstances." The second count, know as the "per se" charge, focuses on whether the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.08% or greater. Even if you seemed to be driving perfectly normal before the traffic stop and/or preformed the field sobriety tests with precision doesn't matter. This charge is based purely on body chemistry.
Facing DUI charges can be a very stressful time in your life and Craig Sturm understands that good people sometimes make bad mistakes. He realizes the seriousness of the problems associated with DUI/DWI charges. There is hope for a better tomorrow and using Craig Sturm as your DUI criminal defense lawyer can you get there. He knows how the Los Angeles court system works having been a Los Angeles County Public Defender for years. Craig Sturm has the knowledge and experience implementing all the laws and will fight for you.
Choosing an experienced DUI Attorney in Los Angeles
