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No one expects to be stopped for driving under the influence, so of course people are unprepared when pulled over. Being stopped for DUI can be a frightening experience. If you follow the steps outlined here, you can save yourself time, stress, and aggravation.
Finding a Driver in Jail
When a person is arrested for driving under the influence, they are usually taken to a police station and then to the County Jail. Locating a person in jail can be difficult if you do not have information that the sheriff’s deputies require. There are several jails in San Francisco, so if you are trying to locate someone who has been arrested, having that person’s full name and date of birth will make your search easier.
Release Following Arrest
After a person is arrested, he or she may be released on their written promise to appear in court. In some cases, however, a person will not be released from jail until they post bail. Bail is an amount of money or property posted with the court as security to ensure the arrested person’s appearance.
If bail is required, finding a bail agent is necessary. A bail agent provides the bond to ensure the court appearance of the arrested person. Attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Tayac have relationships with bail agents and may be able to obtain the services of a bail agent at a substantial discount. Therefore, it makes sense to contact the Law Office of Robert Tayac prior to contacting the bail agent.
Hiring an Experienced DUI Attorney
Hiring a competent and trustworthy DUI attorney is a crucial step in the criminal process. A San Francisco DUI lawyer can protect your rights, inform you of your legal options, investigate the conditions of your arrest, and represent you during your court and DMV case. A skilled attorney can also provide the resources and aggressive defense you will need to successfully fight your DUI charges.
Scheduling the DMV Hearing
After a person is arrested for DUI, the officer will confiscate the arrestee’s driver’s license. After the date of the arrest, a person only has only 10 days to schedule a hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to contest their license suspension. Failure to schedule a hearing will result in automatic license suspension.
Arraignment
Shortly after DUI charges have been filed against a person, he or she must go to court for an arraignment. At the arraignment, the person must enter a plea of “not guilty”, “guilty”, or “no contest.” If a person pleads guilty or no contest, a sentence may be immediately imposed. At the arraignment, the judge may set release terms and set future court dates. Remember, a person is innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. There are many defenses available for DUI arrests. Only by working with a qualified DUI attorney can a person increase his or her chances of building a defense that could prevent a DUI conviction.
San Francisco DUI Attorney
The Law Office of Robert Tayac has been helping people charged with DUI in San Francisco for over a decade. Attorney Robert Tayac has the education, training, and experience to defend you if you have been charged with driving under the influence. His office will also schedule and represent you at the DMV hearing. Remember, you only have 10 days to prevent your license from being suspended. When you hire the Law Office of Robert Tayac, you are retaining the services of a knowledgeable and trustworthy DUI defense lawyer.
Contact the Law Office of Robert Tayac for your free case evaluation!
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