At the Law Office of Derek J. King, we know that your right to drive and personal freedom are at stake. We also understand that a DUI arrest and/or conviction may impact your employment status and driving record for years to come, potentially costing you thousands of dollars. For these reasons, Mr. King offers Sacramento area residents affordable DUI defense services in a timely, personable, and affordable manner.
No two DUI cases are the same, whether they take place in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, or El Dorado County. Typically, a DUI stop is effected by law enforcement when some minor traffic infraction is alleged to have been committed. If the officer suspects the driver to be under the influence, he or she will usually request the performance of several field sobriety tests. Afterward, a PAS test, or a preliminary alcohol screening device, is usually administered to the driver. If the results of the PAS test are at a .08 blood level alcohol or greater, the officer will usually arrest the driver and transport him or her to the local county jail.
Once at the jail, the driver should be given a choice of taking either a blood or breath test to determine his or her blood alcohol content. At this point, the driver cannot refuse to take the chemical test, and criminal enhancements may be effected for refusing to do so. However, the police may not forcefully take a breath test or blood draw unless done under safe, medically approved procedures.
From there, a future court date will be given to the driver, and law enforcement will submit a police report to the local District Attorney's Office for a DUI prosecution.
In order to help you through this difficult time, Attorney Derek J. King offeres affordable DUI defense services throughout the Greater Sacramento area. These services typically include the following:
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Free consultations, over the phone or in person.
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Regular telephone contact throughout the duration of the case.
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Thorough analysis of police reports and calibration records.
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Appear at all Court and DMV hearings.
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Motions to suppress evidence, based on any existing procedural error or misconduct by law enforcement.
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Negotiations with the District Attorney.
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Expert witness coordination with local toxicologists.
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Flat rates/No billable hourly fees
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