San Francisco DUI Attorney Robert Tayac – Exclusively Practicing DUI Defense in the San Francisco & Bay Area
Welcome to the website for San Francisco’s premier DUI defense firm. The Law Office of Robert Tayac is an experienced team of California DUI defense attorneys that represents clients accused of DUI violations in San Francisco and Bay Area Courts. People throughout the San Francisco Bay Area have trusted the Law Office of Robert Tayac to handle their DUI cases. The firm represents people with alcohol and drug cases involving motor vehicles and provides the highest quality representation available anywhere.
DUI attorney Robert Tayac has well over a decade of experience as a San Francisco DUI lawyer. The office focuses primarily on defending people accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Mr. Tayac and the attorneys working with him have specialized education, training, and experience that enables them to effectively defend your Bay Area DUI.
Hiring a DUI Lawyer – The Truth About a DUI Conviction
By far, the most important decision you will face after you have been charged with DUI is hiring a DUI defense lawyer. For those with a first time arrest, the common perception is that no defense is available and that pleading guilty or “no contest” would save you money on attorney fees while also getting the incident put behind you. The truth however is that a DUI conviction is an extremely serious charge that can affect every aspect of your life for many years to come. San Francisco prosecutors and California legislatures are making DUI convictions a priority and are under increased pressure from political groups to enforce heavy penalties for drunk driving.
How a DUI Conviction Can Change Your Life
Among the many life changing experiences you will face after a first time DUI conviction, you will face the following:
- DUI & Safe driving classes (6 months – 30 months)
- Suspension of your California Drivers License
- 3 years probation
- DUI conviction on your driving record for 10 years
- $390-$1,000 fine
- Heavily increased auto insurance premiums (several thousand dollars per year)
- Stigma among friends and family of being a convicted drunk driver
- Ignition interlock device in your vehicle
- Possible jail time
Knowledgeable San Francisco DUI Attorney
When it comes to fighting DUI charges in court, having a knowledgeable DUI attorney on your side can make the difference. An experienced DUI lawyer will protect your rights, investigate the circumstances of your arrest, and inform you of your legal options at all stages of the case. A qualified San Francisco DUI attorney is necessary to provide the quality defense you need to effectively fight your DUI charges.
All attorneys and litigation staff at the Law Office of Robert Tayac have received specialized training in field sobriety tests, breath alcohol tests, and blood alcohol tests administered by San Francisco law enforcement officers. With this familiarity, attorneys of the firm are able to challenge the results of some clients’ tests and the conditions surrounding the administration of the tests. Our DUI defense attorneys have the trial skills and specialized knowledge of California DUI law to defend you against your DUI charges.
All DUI Lawyers Are NOT the Same
The common misconception among people that are not familiar with the legal system is that all criminal defense attorneys are the same. This cannot be further from the truth. While many criminal lawyers may handle DUI cases from time to time the vast majority of them do not exclusively handle DUI cases as this law office does. Because Mr. Tayac and his team has dedicated their entire focus towards DUI defense in San Francisco and the Bay area, their knowledge of the courts and legal system is unmatched. The attorneys are in court every day and have an impeccable reputation among prosecutors and judges as being fierce advocates for their clients. Our attorneys commonly take their cases to trial and have a long standing track record of success in the courtroom, while also obtaining favorable results through the reduction of charges.
By hiring the Law Offices of Robert Tayac, you are hiring a team of dedicated and highly skilled lawyers with a complete focus on DUI defense. Rest assured that you will be retaining the highest quality defense available and that your case will be given the utmost attention and detail from start to finish. To learn more about how we can help and to speak directly with one of our lawyers, please contact us today.
Office Location and Areas We Serve
Our office is conveniently located in downtown San Francisco within the Transamerica Pyramid at 600 Montgomery Street, Suite 210 San Francisco, California 94111. The firms DUI lawyers and DUI attorneys service the following cities and counties as well as the entire Bay Area:
San Francisco DUI Penalties
A DUI is a serious crime, and it should not be taken lightly. Those arrested for a DUI are generally charged with having violated two separate statutes. The first statute is driving under the influence in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152, subdivision (a). The second statute is driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152, subdivision (b). If a person is convicted of having violated either statute, they have lost their DUI case.
A DUI conviction will appear on a criminal record as a misdemeanor conviction for life, unless the person has obtained an expungement of the criminal conviction. Record of a criminal conviction is viewed negatively by some employers and can also impact a person’s professional license, particularly if you are a doctor, lawyer, nurse, x-ray technician, pilot, police officer, or hold professional licenses with the SEC or NASD. Additionally, a person who is convicted of a DUI is subject to harsh legal consequences such as jail time, fines, license suspension, mandatory DUI School, and probation.
If you have been arrested for DUI in San Francisco, obtaining a qualified DUI attorney is the most important decision you will make. The Law Office of Robert Tayac has handled hundreds of San Francisco DUI cases. In many cases, we have been able to have charges dismissed or sentences reduced. Call the Law Office of Robert Tayac today to discuss your case.
DUI and the San Francisco DMV
When a person with a California drivers’ license is arrested for DUI, the officer will seize the individual’s California drivers’ license. During the arrest or upon release from jail, the person will be served with a pink notice of suspension, also known as DMV Form DS-367. It is important to note that a person has only 10 days from the date of the arrest to schedule a hearing within 10 days with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to contest the license suspension. Failure to schedule a hearing will result in automatic license suspension thirty (30) days from the date of the arrest.
When you hire the Law Office of Robert Tayac to represent you, we will schedule your hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Our skilled attorneys will present your side of the story and challenge evidence that is brought forth against you. Attorneys for the Law Office of Robert Tayac will do everything that can be done to prevent your license from being suspended.
Contact Our Firm
The Law Office of Robert Tayac has been helping people charged with DUI in San Francisco for over a decade. When you hire the Law Office of Robert Tayac, you will know that you are retaining the services of knowledgeable, experienced, and trustworthy DUI lawyers.
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