Orange County DUI Attorney

Don't Plead Guilty – Fight Your DUI Charges! Call (800) 721-7710

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you have only 10 days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles and request an administrative hearing. Otherwise, you will lose your driver's license to an automatic suspension. Next, you have to prepare to fight the criminal charges of driving under the influence. For hard-hitting legal representation to help you keep your driver's license and avoid the possibility of a criminal conviction, come to Thomas Tears, Attorney at Law.

At our drunk driving defense firm, we firmly believe that you are innocent until proven guilty. You can safely tell us your side of the story, and everything you say will be held in strict confidentiality. We can then craft the powerhouse defense you need to defend your rights, your liberty, and your future.

Consequences of a DUI in Orange County

It would be difficult to exaggerate the importance of fighting your DUI charges. A DUI is not simply a traffic offense. It is a crime, punishable by harsh penalties that can have an enormous impact on your life. In fact, a DUI arrest can easily end up costing you as much as $45,000 or more in terms of fines, court costs, legal fees, probation costs, and insurance rate increases.

Depending on the county where your conviction takes place, California state law also provides for the court to order you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. An IID is essentially a breathalyzer that will be hardwired into your vehicle's admission system. You will have to provide an alcohol-free breath sample every time you want to start the car, and at random intervals while driving. If you fail the test, your car will be immobilized and the authorities will be notified.

When you have so much on the line, you owe it to yourself to hire an attorney with the skill and experience necessary to fight for you.