DUI is treated as a serious crime in Stockton, San Francisco and all Bay Area counties. Each county has a district attorney’s office which prosecutes (charges) criminal cases and Superior Court which handles the cases. Each county in the Bay Area has particular way of punishing people who have been convicted of driving under the influence.
If a person is arrested for DUI, a criminal arrest record will be created. If convicted, the record of conviction may be viewed negatively by present and future employers and can also impact a person’s educational and professional opportunities. A person who is convicted of DUI is also subject to harsh legal consequences, such as jail time, fines, license suspension, DUI School, and probation. Sentences which can be enhanced if the driver refused to take the BAC test, had a BAC result of 0.15% or higher, had a minor under age 14 in the vehicle, or had prior DUI convictions.
Stockton DUI Attorney
If you have been arrested for DUI in Stockton or any of the surrounding counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma, hiring a qualified attorney is a good decision. A qualified DUI lawyer will protect your rights, inform you of your legal options at all stages of the case, investigate the circumstances of your arrest, and may question law enforcement and other witnesses. Most importantly, an experienced DUI attorney will obtain the best possible result if you settle your case or provide the professional skill and resources required to effectively fight your charges.
Vivian Thomas and the experts and investigators working with his office have been helping people charged with DUI in Stockton area for more than twenty (20) years. Vivian has the specialized education, training, and experience to effectively defend you in any Stockton or Bay Area drunk driving case. As well, his office will schedule your DMV hearing with the Driver Safety Office and represent you at the DMV Hearing. If your driver’s license is suspended, Vivian knows how to help you get your license reinstated on the earliest possible date.
Contact the Office
Vivian and the DUI investigators and experts working with her stand ready to help you or your family member. A member of the office is available to speak with you regarding the case any day of the week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time at (209) 227-7954.
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