San Bernardino CA DWI Lawyer

Driving under the influence or alcohol or drugs in California is called DUI. In parts of the country the offense is referred to as driving while intoxicated or DWI. The offenses have similar penalties and consequences, and they both can pose emotional, financial and legal concerns.

It is understandable if you are feeling overwhelmed. You may even be considering pleading guilty or accepting the prosecution's offer; just to try and put the situation behind you.

There are a couple of key points that you need to realize however, before you make a decision you may regret.

An arrest does not mean you are guilty. You are entitled to a fair court proceeding. Even if you submitted to a breath or blood test and registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit, the prosecution must prove many points before a conviction is handed down.

Being found guilty of DWI in San Bernardino County will lead to immediate penalties and fines. You could lose your driver's license and your auto insurance. A criminal record could pose employment problems that will impact the rest of your life.

However difficult things may seem, there is an option.

A qualified attorney with experience in California DWI defense will ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the best possible resolution of you case.

San Bernardino County California DWI Lawyer Michael Goldstein will build the most appropriate defense for your specific case, and then begin challenging the prosecution's position. He will thoroughly investigate the details of your arrest for driving while intoxicated in California; reviewing breath and blood testing equipment maintenance records, studying the arrest report for errors in police policy and procedure, questioning probable cause for the initial traffic stop, and interviewing witnesses. By establishing reasonable doubt, there is an opportunity to have the charges reduced to a lesser offense or the case dismissed.

To learn more about your situation and the charges filed against you, San Bernardino DWI Lawyer Michael Goldstein will review your DWI for free. He will then be able to outline his fees and discuss possible legal strategies - before you sign anything. To schedule a free, no obligation meeting, call (760) 772-4278 or fill out the form to the left. Time is very important in a DWI case, so don't delay.

The arresting law enforcement officer will usually seize your driver's license while booking you for drunk driving in California. A temporary license is then issued that allows you limited driving privileges. It also serves as notice that you have the right to petition the Department of Motor Vehicles and try to stop the suspension of your license. You must, however, request a DMV hearing within 10 days of the date of your arrest. If you do not act within this time window, you will automatically lose your license.

The DMV hearing is separate from the criminal DWI case. The courts have no jurisdiction regarding your license. You could even have your court case dismissed and the Department of Motor Vehicles will independently decide whether to suspend your license, and when and how it will be reinstated.

San Bernardino County California DWI Attorney Michael Goldstein offers help with the DMV hearing as part of his complete drunk driving defense. It should be noted that Lawyer Goldstein always attends the license hearings in person. This is different from most other attorneys who often represent their clients at the DMV hearing over the telephone. By being at the meeting, Michael Goldstein can better challenge evidence, study the arresting officer's story and his credibility as a witness, and immediately respond to any changes in your case. This effort and the information gained give you a significant advantage when it comes to resolving the criminal DWI charges.

Time is very limited. Contact Attorney Michael Goldstein now and have him schedule a DMV license hearing on your behalf.

A conviction for first offense driving while intoxicated in San Bernardino County, California can result in severe penalties. In addition to jail, community service, fines and court costs, you could lose your auto insurance or be required to carry expensive, high-risk coverage. In certain cases, especially with multiple DWI arrests, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.

Being found guilty of DWI in California would mean having an arrest record. Such a blemish could cause problems with current and future job opportunities, and keep you from opening a credit account or traveling to certain countries.

San Bernardino CA DWI Lawyer Michael Goldstein will fight the charges files against you and try to keep your arrest record clean. Protect your future and contact him now.

San Bernardino County DWI Lawyer Michael Goldstein is criminal defense attorney who helps those driving under the influence in California. He is certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and owns breath-testing equipment used by law enforcement. This allows him to identify possible errors in police procedure and to more aggressively cross-examine the arresting officers in your case.

Attorney Goldstein is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Deuce Defenders, the California Public Defenders Association and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Michael Goldstein graduated from the University of Wyoming and earned a law degree from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California. He is permitted to practice law in all California state courts, as well as the U.S. Central and Southern District courts.

San Bernardino DWI Attorney Shannon M. Goldstein practices criminal law and is a member of the California Public Defenders Association. She graduated from Santa Clara University and received a juris doctorate from the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Attorney Goldstein is allowed to practice law in all state of California courts and the United States Central and Southern District courts.

San Bernardino County DWI Attorney Michael Goldstein is ready to help you with your California DWI. To schedule a free consultation, call (760) 772-4278 or fill out the on-line form to the left.