Newport Beach DUI Defense Attorney

DUI Defense Lawyer for Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Orange County, California

In the State of California, a person can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if he or she drives a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs or under the combined influence of both.  Moreover, a person can be charged with an additional DUI offense if he or she drives a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher.

If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a DUI in Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, or anywhere in Orange County, it is strongly advised that you contact the Newport Beach DUI defense Lawyer at the firm as soon as possible. As a skilled and aggressive defense attorney, Scott D. Hughes can make all the difference.  He can fully investigate the charges and create a plan of defense that has the greatest chance of standing up in court.

DUI Defense

Different types of DUI defenses exist in which a capable defense attorney may challenge the case against you. Just because you are accused of a DUI doesn't mean you will be convicted. Newport Beach DUI defense attorney Scott Hughes can expose mistakes made by police officers in DUI cases. A police officer must have reasonable suspicion in pulling you over in the first place. He or she must also follow standard procedures in administering a breathalyzer test or field sobriety tests. Breathalyzer equipment must be properly maintained and in good working order to ensure an accurate reading. All of these issues may play a significant part in your defense.

That is why it is important that you seek legal assistance immediately after a DUI arrest so that your case can be investigated and your Newport Beach DUI defense lawyer can begin building an effective legal strategy on your behalf.