Experienced DUI / DWI Defense in Long Beach
A DUI / DWI arrest is frightening. Not only can it lead to time behind bars and costly fines, it can also cost you your driver's license, your job and even your professional license.
Because the consequences are serious, it is critical that you have a skilled defense attorney on your side.
I am David J. Givot. From the Law Offices of David J. Givot in Long Beach, California. I aggressively defend clients charged with drunk driving crimes. Whether this is your first offense or you have had previous convictions, I will work directly with you to fight the charges.
Did You Know?
When you are charged with DUI / DWI in California, two legal processes are set into motion:
- A criminal case involving the state court system
- An administrative process involving the Department of Motor Vehicles
In most situations, the arresting officer will confiscate your California driver's license and issue you a 30-day temporary license, often referred to as a pink slip. You have 10 days, after this point to request a DMV hearing. If you fail to do so, you risk automatic suspension of your license.
As your lawyer, I will not only fight the criminal charge, I will also work to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.
Protect Your Rights
The arresting officer will probably ask you to take a breathalyzer test and perform field sobriety tests, such as the "walk and turn" or "put your finger on your nose" test, in order to determine your blood alcohol level.
In California, if you are 21 or older, these tests are voluntary. If you refuse, you will be arrested. Then again, if the officer believes he or she has probable cause, you will be arrested anyway. Why give them FREE evidence against you? If you decline the roadside "tests," your license will not be automatically suspended.
The officer is not required to explain your right to refuse these roadside coordination tests and will most likely not tell you of your right to refuse. In fact, he or she will probably try to coax you into doing them. Don't fall for it.
Know your rights. Protect them.
I'm Here to Help
To discuss how I can help you fight a DUI / DWI charge, contact me online or call my office locally at 562-735-0960 or toll free at 888-340-7290.
I offer free initial consultations. I accept all major credit cards and am available for weekend/evening appointments. I serve Long Beach and all the surrounding Southern California communities.
