First Steps
First Steps
If you or a loved one have already been arrested it is essential that you be informed. What can be done immediately after an arrest and how to take action as soon as possible for your own defense is critical information. There is a 10-day window of opportunity to request a hearing with the DMV or your license will be automatically suspended. Knowing what to do first and how to take action will make every difference in your defense.
Sections:
The First 10 Days
The First 30 Days
Why Fight My Case?
Locating Someone in Custody
Bail in DUI Arrests
Requesting a DMV Hearing
Hiring a Lawyer
DUI Info
DUI Info
Driving Under the Influence or DUI investigations are implemented for many reasons. Ultimately, the prosecutor in a DUI prosecution is required to prove each and every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, and in the case of reasonable doubt of the DUI suspect's guilt, a jury must find the driver not guilty.
Sections:
California DUI: Introduction to a DUI Investigation
Misdemeanor DUI Elements
Elements of a Felony DUI
Four Pillars of a DUI Case
DMV Refusal Cases
Sobriety Checkpoints
DUI Drugs
Special DUI Circumstances
Drivers Under 21
Out-of-State Drivers
DMV Info
DMV Info
Many motorists arrested for drunk-driving or driving under the influence of drugs are unaware of the relationship between the criminal courts, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and their driver's license. The DMV case is more time-sensitive, because a motorist facing a drunk driving charge has only 10-day calendar days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing.
Sections:
Introduction to the DMV Process
California DMV Driver Safety Office Locations
Issues at a DMV Hearing
DMV Hearing Process
Interstate Driver's License Compact (IDLC)
Consequences of a DMV Hearing
DMV Consequences for DUI First Offense
Second Offense DMV Consequences
Third Offense DUI DMV Consequences
DMV Refusal Cases
Court Process
Court Process
Getting arrested on suspicion of a DUI in California can be a frightening experience. Suspected drunk drivers face a legal labyrinth that can seem daunting. A drunk-driving case generates two separate cases: in criminal court, and at the Department of Motor Vehicles. A California DUI attorney with experience in drunk driving defense cases can help drivers navigate through both the DMV hearing and the criminal court case.
Sections:
Introduction to the Court Process
Inside a Jury Trial
Plea Bargains
Court Punishment
Uniqueness of a Federal DUI
Post DUI Conviction
Resources
Resources
From getting released from custody, requesting a DMV hearing, or post-conviction relief like expungements, there are many resources available to you to help you navigate being charged with a DUI in California.
Sections:
FAQ
DUI and Car Insurance
California Superior Courts
DUI Dictionary
BAC Calculator
List of Expert Witness
About Us
About Us
Criminal defense attorney Darren T. Kavinoky, and the experienced attorneys of The Kavinoky Law Firm, have a proven track record of success and are committed to providing you with a relentlessly thorough defense. Please contact us for a consultation at no charge.
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Darren T. Kavinoky, Founder of The Kavinoky Law Firm
Our California DUI Attorneys
Why Us?
Awards, Associations and Certifications
Case Results
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About Us

Why Choose Us to Defend Your California DUI Case?

Track Record of Results

Any law firm can make empty promises about the outcome of your case, but the California DUI defense lawyers at The Kavinoky Law Firm offers a proven track record of outstanding results. In fact, more than 95 percent of our cases are resolved to the client’s satisfaction without ever going to trial.

Big-Firm Resources, Small-Firm Feel

Everyone wants the resources of a large law firm when fighting a California DUI charge, but it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle at a firm with dozens of attorneys and hundreds of clients. Fortunately, The Kavinoky Law Firm can provide the resources of a large law firm with the individual attention and compassion of a small firm.

The Kavinoky Law Firm’s DMV Unit

There are many situations that can threaten your California driver’s license – a negligent operator suspension, which means you’ve accumulated too many points on your record; a medical suspension, which occurs when your doctor or someone else informs the DMV that you may have a condition that prevents you from driving safely; or a California DUI arrest. However, you’re entitled to a hearing before the California DMV suspends your driver’s license for any of these reasons.

Honors and Recognition

If you’re facing a criminal charge, you need a top-notch California DUI lawyer, but how do you choose the right attorney? Legal honors and recognition are good signs that your prospective DUI defense attorney is respected and admired by clients and peers. California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky has been honored time and again for his integrity, legal knowledge and commitment to fighting for the rights of his clients.

DUI and Legal Training

California’s DUI statutes are among the most complex and technical laws on the books, so if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, it’s essential to hire a DUI defense attorney with the advanced legal and scientific knowledge to aggressively fight your case. California DUI lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky and the other skilled drunk driving defense lawyer of The Kavinoky Law Firm have the experience and legal acumen you need to effectively fight your driving under the influence case.

Innovation

Successful California criminal and DUI defense requires a creative approach, and the experienced California DUI defense lawyers of The Kavinoky Law Firm employ innovation in every aspect of their defense strategies.