Kern County California DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in California is called Driving Under the Influence or DUI. In parts of the United States it can be referred to as Driving While Intoxicated or DWI. In either case, a conviction for California DUI/DWI will result in both immediate penalties and long-term consequences.

You may consider pleading guilty in an attempt to put the issue behind you. You may also consider an attorney with a very low fee who would only turn around and plead you guilty to the prosecution's first offer. It is important to realize that your future is at stake and a guilty plea would mean having a criminal arrest record. You still have rights and an experienced and qualified DWI defense lawyer can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Kern County California DWI Lawyer Richard Middlebrook focuses the majority of his law practice on DWI defense. He understands California DWI laws and the California DWI legal system well, and that experience and knowledge could result in getting your case reduced or dismissed.

To find out more about your legal options, contact Bakersfield DWI Attorney Richard Middlebrook by calling (661) 636-1333 or filling out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free and completely confidential, so call now.

The immediate penalties for a conviction for driving while intoxicated in California can include suspension of driver's license, fines and court costs, community service and a jail term. The longer term effects of having a criminal arrest record can include loss of auto insurance or significantly higher premiums, alcohol counseling, difficulty finding or keeping a job and an inability to open a credit account.

The sentencing and severity of the penalties is influenced by a number of factors, such as blood alcohol content at the time of the arrest, whether you caused an accident with injury and whether you have any prior drunk driving offenses.

Just because you've been arrested doesn't mean you're guilty. Kern County DWI Attorney Richard Middlebrook knows there are many legal options and many ways to fight a DWI. He will sit down with you and look at the details of your specific case. He will then discuss with you the most appropriate defense strategy based on your needs and goals. Hiring Attorney Richard Middlebrook will ensure that your rights and your future are protected.

An arrest for drunk driving in California will lead to two cases being filed against you. One is a criminal case that is addressed in the courts. The second is a civil case through which the Department of Motor Vehicles will try to suspend your license. Because they are two distinct cases, you could lose your license long before you have the opportunity to prove your innocence in the criminal case.

This is another reason why it is crucial for you to get legal counsel immediately. In fact, if you do not request an administrative per se hearing with the DMV within 10 days of your arrest, your license will be automatically suspended.

Hiring Bakersfield, California DWI Lawyer Richard Middlebrook can improve the chances of keeping your driving privileges. He will immediately petition the DMV for a license hearing and represent you during the complex proceedings. Time is very important, so call now for help with your license.

Kern County DWI Lawyer Richard Middlebrook only practices criminal law with a focus on California DWI defense. He is not a 'plea attorney' who will take your money and then plead you guilty. He will listen to you, examine the specifics of your case and then devise an aggressive defense on your behalf. Most cases are successfully resolved before going to trial, though Attorney Richard Middlebrook is prepared for that legal option if it means getting you the best possible result.

The Law Offices of Richard O. Middlebrook has an excellent reputation in DWI defense, and many of their cases come through referrals from pleased clients and other criminal defense attorneys. Bakersfield CA DWI Attorney Richard Middlebrook has successfully handled thousands of DWI cases throughout California and he will protect your rights.

Bakersfield CA DWI Attorney Richard Middlebrook is a member the California DUI Lawyers Association and the National College of DUI Defense. The attorneys with the law firm routinely attend and speak at DWI oriented seminars, keeping them up to date on emerging defense strategies and recent court rulings.

Before making a decision on an attorney, and especially before pleading guilty without counsel, talk with Kern County California DWI Lawyer Richard Middlebrook. You can learn more about the law firm and how it can make a difference in your case by filling out the form to the left or calling (661) 636-1333. Remember, time is very important so call now if you want to save your license and get the best result.