Tehama County CA DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in California is called driving under the influence though it can be commonly referred to in other states as driving while intoxicated or DWI. The charges are similar in that both are usually issued when a motorist has a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, are considered criminal acts and come with severe legal, financial and social penalties. You could be required to pay significant fines, be sent to jail, lose your driver's license and even lose your job.

An arrest for driving while intoxicated in California is serious and very difficult to defend without the help of a qualified and experienced DUI defense attorney.

Tehama County CA DWI Lawyer Ken Hallum understands both the legal and scientific principles involved with an effective DWI defense. He offers a complete drunk driving defense from help with your license suspension to aggressive courtroom representation. He will even help you take your case to trial, if it is in your best interests. While each case is unique and results are not guaranteed, hiring an attorney with experience in CA DUI defense will mean getting the best result. Attorney Ken Hallum has an extensive knowledge of California DWI laws, and he will ensure that your rights are protected.

Time is very critical following an arrest for DWI. The DMV will suspend your license just 10 days after your arrest for drunk driving in Tehama County and the prosecution is already building a criminal case against you. Contacting Red Bluff DWI Lawyer Ken Hallum now could mean the difference between going to jail and getting your case reduced or even dismissed.

Tehama County DWI Attorney Ken Hallum offers a free initial review of your case, during which he provide you with more information about his law firm and discuss your legal options. The consultation is free and there is no obligation, so call (877) 384-9110 or fill out the request form to the left.

During an arrest for drunk driving in California, you typically are presented with a 30-day temporary license to drive. This paperwork also informs you that you have the right to petition the Department of Motor Vehicles and try to stop the suspension of your license.

You must request an Administrative 'per se' hearing with the DMV within 10 days of the date of your arrest or you will automatically lose your license.

The license suspension process and the DMV hearing are separate from the criminal DWI case. Red Bluff CA DUI Attorney Ken Hallum can help with both issues. In fact, having professional legal guidance during the DMV hearing could help you retain your driving privileges. For immediate help, contact Lawyer Ken Hallum now.

If you are found guilty of even first offense driving while intoxicated in Tehama County, CA you could be fined, sentenced to jail and loss your auto insurance. The penalties increase if you caused an accident with injury or death, had a very high blood alcohol content or have any prior DWI offenses. In some cases, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.

A conviction for DWI would mean having a criminal arrest record with long-term consequences that could include loss of job, limited future employment options, an inability to obtain a credit account or mortgage and restrictions in renting a car.

While drunk driving is never condoned, being arrested for DWI in California does not mean you are guilty. You are entitled to a legal defense, and DWI criminal defense attorney Ken Hallum will investigate evidence and its handling, examine the arrest report for errors in procedure, review maintenance and calibration records of blood and breath testing equipment and question probable cause for the initial traffic stop. In aggressively challenging the prosecution, there is a possibility of getting the charges against you reduced or the case dismissed.

Protect your future by requesting an immediate consultation with Tehama County California DWI Lawyer Ken Hallum.

Red Bluff California DWI Lawyer Ken Hallum practices criminal law and aggressively defends those accused of drunk driving in Tehama County. Ken Hallum was formerly a police officer on a drunk driving enforcement unit, giving him a unique perspective of both sides of a DWI arrest. This experience allows him to anticipate the prosecution's actions and gives you a distinct advantage in the courtroom.

Attorney Ken Hallum is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College of DUI Defense, the California Public Defenders Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association and the State Bar of California.

As mentioned, time is very important following for suspicion of drunk driving in CA. If you want the best result possible for the details of your case and if you are interested in seeing if your driving privileges can be saved, contact Tehama County California DWI Attorney Ken Hallum by filling out the form to the left or calling toll free (877) 384-9110. The initial meeting is free, so call now and get the help you need.