San Jose DUI Defense Lawyer

DUI Defense in Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County and Monterey County, California

If you live, work or have been arrested in the Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz County area and you have been charged with a DUI, it is highly advisable that you speak with the San Jose criminal defense attorney at The McGuire Law Office as soon as possible. The McGuire Law Office can handle your DUI case both in court and at the DMV hearing for license suspension.

With more than 30 years of legal experience handling crimes cases as a prosecutor, Christine McGuire can undertake your DUI case. The McGuire Law Office is available to help clients throughout the county of Santa Clara, as well as Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Monterey counties.

DUI and Related Cases

As a former Assistant District Attorney, Christine McGuire worked closely with law enforcement and criminalists. Being charged with a DUI is a serious matter in California. You may be charged with driving under the influence and driving with 0.08 percent blood alcohol, driving under the influence causing injury, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, evading the police and misdemeanor or felony hit and run.

In addition, you may be charged with driving on a suspended license and without insurance. You may be subjected to harsh penalties if you are convicted, more especially so if there has been property damage or injury to other persons. The results of a drunk driving conviction may include jail time, fines, vehicle impoundment, driver's license suspension, probation, and court-ordered drug or alcohol counseling. If you have prior convictions, you may be subjected to more severe charges and sentencing. You are given 10 days from the date of your DUI arrest to contact the DMV for a hearing regarding your license suspension. The San Jose DUI defense lawyer can handle your DMV hearing and provide you with tough criminal defense along the way.

Among the drunk driving and related cases Attorney McGuire handles include DUI, 2nd DUI, 3rd DUI, DUI with Injury, Hit & Run, Hit & Run - Damage, Reckless Driving, Reckless Evading, Speed Contest, DUI Under 21, Open Container, Possession of Alcohol Under 21 and Driving on a Suspended License.

If convicted of a DUI, you will have a criminal record which may adversely affect your life and future. Because of the serious consequences following a DUI conviction, it is vital that you work with the San Jose DUI defense attorney at The McGuire Law Office. Christine McGuire is a member of California DUI Lawyers Association, Inc.

Contact the San Jose DUI defense attorneys at The McGuire Law Office today!