Santa Ana Drunk Driving Lawyer

Santa Ana Drunk Driving Defense

If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Santa Ana, you are required to submit to a chemical blood or breath alcohol test to determine your blood alcohol content at the time of driving.  The law states that if a chemical blood or breath test shows that you were driving with a blood alcohol content of over .08% then you determined to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.  This presumption is rebuttable.  With the help of an expert toxicologist and the subpoenaing of the appropriate records you can build a strong defense to your Santa Ana DUI charges.

Field Sobriety Tests in a Santa Ana DUI

Foremost, in order to fight a Santa Ana drunk driving charge you have to know the laws, your rights and the defenses that apply.  While you must submit to a chemical test if you are arrested on suspicion of a Santa Ana DUI, you do not have to perform any DUI field sobriety tests.  Field Sobriety Tests are riddled with inaccuracies and only three are considered standardized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  

In addition, you are not required to do a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test which is often used as the final determiner in placing you under arrest on suspicion of Santa Ana drunk driving.  A PAS test is a breathalyzer that is administered at the scene of the stop, prior to you being placed under arrest.  It is not required by law unless you are under the age of 21.

Contacting a leading Santa Ana DUI Attorney

If you have been arrested for a Santa Ana DUI, you need to contact a qualified drunk driving defense attorney.  Remember, there are two unique actions that are initiated when you are arrested for a Santa Ana drunk driving charge.  An experienced Santa Ana DUI attorney will assist you in understanding both and represent you at both hearings. 

Contact a Santa Ana DUI defense lawyer within ten calendar days of your arrest and they can contact the DMV on your behalf to request your hearing.  Fill out our free online Santa Ana DUI case evaluation today for a free initial consultation.

Santa Ana DUI Resources

Irvine Driver's Safety Branch

16735 Von Karman, #110
Irvine, CA 92606-4953  
Phone (949) 440-4416  
Fax (949) 440-4424

California Highway Patrol

Orange County Superior Court

Orange County District Attorney's Office

Orange County Public Defender's Office

California DUI Attorney Information

Santa Ana Police Department 
60 Civic Center Plaza 
Santa Ana, CA 92701 
(714) 245-8665

OC Courthouse - Central Justice Center
700 Civic Center Drive West   
Santa Ana, CA 92701  
(877) 872-2122

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