San Diego DUI Defense Lawyer
Defending All Drunk Driving Offenses in the San Diego Area
When you need an attorney in a DUI charge, get a one with a record of success in difficult cases. There is no substitute for experience and at Mark R. De Yoe, APLC, the attorney has over 28 years of helping individuals just like you.
Areas of Practice
BAC
The blood alcohol concentration determined through breath or blood tests are usually what results in an arrest. There are many cases in which testing has been incorrectly administered, and the results are not accurate, in which case they must not be allowed in court. You need more information if you have been arrested and charged with DUI. Read more about BAC...
Breath & Blood Tests
Evidence from breath and blood tests is not always accurate - no testing system or procedure is 100% infallible. There are many potential errors in breath and blood tests, and there are some who
refused the breath test. It is critical that you have all the evidence against you evaluated without delay if you hope to avoid a conviction. Read more
about breath and blood tests...
BUI
The San Diego area is a boater's paradise, but dangerous accidents do occur. If you are accused of boating under the influence, you can face very serious penalties, particularly if an accident or injury took place. Read more about BUI...
DMV Hearings
The matter of your driver's license is handled by the DMV. Every DUI charge includes a licenses suspension unless you take action to defend against it. With over 20 years of dealing with DMV hearings, the attorney can serve you well, including scheduling and representing you at this hearing. Read more about DMV hearings...
Driver's License Restoration
After a DUI conviction and the loss of your license, you need to ensure that you get your license back and regain your ability to operate your vehicles legally. Restoring you license involves the DMV and working with them to get this matter resolved, either after a DUI conviction or when you are challenging the arrest and license suspension. Read more about driver's license restoration...
DUI Accidents / Hit and Run
If you are accused of being DUI and causing an accident, or of being the perpetrator in a hit and run, you are facing felony charges. These are very serious criminal accusations and can lead to extensive jail or prison time, based upon the actual circumstances in the case. Read more about DUI accidents/hit and run...
DUI Arrests
Law enforcement must follow specific procedures in a DUI arrest. Many people don't realize that their rights were violated in the arrest process and they could have gotten their charges dismissed had they acted quickly and engaged the services of an experienced DUI defense lawyer from the firm. Read more about DUI arrests...
DUI with Child Endangerment
If you are pulled over and law enforcement determines that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you have a child in the vehicle, you can not only be charged with DUI, you could face legal repercussions involving child endangerment. Read more about DUI with child endangerment...
DUI Defenses
Those who have worked for many years in DUI defense, such as attorney De Yoe, know that there are many viable DUI defenses that should be analyzed immediately. A full review of your situation and what actually occurred in the arrest, testing and other matters must be undertaken at once. Read more about DUI defenses...
DUI & Drugs
There are cases in which law enforcement considers that a driver is under the influence of a drug, whether marijuana, prescription drugs or other controlled substance. They may arrest and charge you with a DUI offense even if the drug was legally prescribed. Read more about DUI & drugs...
DUI Expungement
An earlier DUI arrest or conviction will show on your criminal record. In today's tough job market, the last thing you need is a criminal conviction when looking for a job to support yourself and your family. An expungement allows you to clear your criminal record and make the arrest or conviction unavailable to those who search your background. Read more about DUI expungement...
DUI with Injury
Are you accused of causing an accident in which another was injured, and that you were driving drunk? This is a very serious legal situation, and the repercussions can haunt you for a lifetime if not addressed quickly and effectively by an experienced attorney. Read more about DUI with injury...
DUI Penalties
The penalties for DUI have increased over the years, and current California statutes require that repeat offenders get enhanced sentencing, and even first time DUI convictions lead to fines, jail time, community service, driver's license suspension and other possible penalties. Read more about DUI penalties...
DUI Preliminary Hearing
The DUI preliminary hearing is the first step in the legal process. Never appear at any hearing without a qualified, experienced DUI defense lawyer from the firm at your side. This can make a difference with regard to dismissing your case, bail and other crucial issues. Read more about DUI preliminary hearing...
DUI Sentencing
The sentencing in DUI cases can vary widely. If you fail to have quality legal counsel, you could get the maximum penalty. You need to take action if you are facing charges, and there could be opportunities to have the case dismissed, or get a reduced penalty if the firm gets involved. Read more about DUI sentencing...
Felony DUI
There are many types of criminal charges related to drunk driving, some of which are felonies. These include cases in which there was an accident, someone was injured, hit and run or vehicular manslaughter - the charge when a person loses their life and drunk driving is believed to be the underlying situation. Read more about felony DUI...
Field Sobriety Test
Most cases of DUI charges begin with a police stop and then the individual is ask to perform certain field sobriety tests. These tests are very subjective and there are many factors that can influence the outcome. They are also often administered incorrectly, and even when correctly administered, the best of the tests is only 77% accurate. Read more about field sobriety tests...
First Time DUI
If you are caught in the criminal justice system on a first time DUI, it is likely you are greatly concerned, and you should be. Even a first DUI conviction can mean the loss of your legal right to drive, jail time, community service, fines and other repercussions. Read more about first time DUI...
Hit and Run
If you leave the scene of an accident without stopping and rendering aid, you will be facing felony charges of hit and run. This is a very serious offense, and can lead to jail or prison time and other severe repercussions. Read more about hit and run...
Ignition Interlock Device
Many cases of DUI will require the installation of an ignition interlock device if you hope to regain your legal right to drive. If you are facing charges of DUI and there is the potential of being required to install one of these devices in all of the vehicles you operate, you need legal assistance that will take action on your behalf. Read more about an ignition interlock device...
Leaving the Scene
The law requires that a person involved in an accident does not leave the scene, and renders aid, such as calling emergency assistance. If you are accused of leaving the scene of an accident, this is a serious legal situation that must be addressed carefully and with skill. Read more about leaving the scene...
Military Base DUI
When military police find a driver that is under the influence, the situation can become very complex. Whether you were charged at Miramar, Camp Pendleton, or the 32ne Street Navy Base, you need help from the firm. These appearances take place at the U.S. Courthouse in San Diego, and could involve a member of the military or one of their relatives or friends that were visiting the base. Read more about military base DUI...
Multiple DUI
If you have a prior conviction for DUI it can heavily impact sentencing in a conviction. It is imperative that you have quality legal representation from a DUI defense lawyer with a proven court record in difficult cases. Read more about multiple DUI...
Out of State DUI
The San Diego area is prime destination for those who want to enjoy the beautiful weather and activities the city offers. If you are arrested and charged with a DUI offense and live out of state, you can encounter real problems if you don't have a local attorney managing your case. Read more about out of state DUI...
Plea Bargains - Dry & Wet Reckless
The legal puzzle involved in a plea bargain must be solved by a DUI defense lawyer that knows how to navigate the system and make arrangements that will damage you the least. Dry plea bargains are those that will not result in a "prior" offense should you be arrested against in the future. Read more about plea bargains - dry & wet reckless...
Sobriety Checkpoints
California law allows for sobriety checkpoints under specific rules and regulations. Racial profiling or other ways of choosing those to pull over are illegal; and the locations of all checkpoints must be made public prior to it taking place. If there has been an error or violation of rights in a police stop at a sobriety checkpoint, this should be brought to the attention of the court at once. Read more about sobriety checkpoints...
The Legal Process
In the San Diego area, as well as the rest of the state, there are a specific set of steps that take place in the legal process in DUI charges. These include the criminal charges filed against you and also the matter involving your license suspension, which is addressed at the DMV. Read more about the legal process...
Unlawful Police Stops
You have rights under the constitution, and one of these is that you are protected from unlawful police stops. This doesn't mean that it doesn't occur, and in cases in which law enforcement has illegally pulled you over (without probable cause) this must be brought to the attention of the court at once. Read more about illegal police stops...
Underage DUI
Young people that have consumed almost any alcohol will face very severe repercussions if caught in the justice system on an underage DUI offense. An adult person who can legally consume alcohol (over 21) will be allowed to drive with up to .08% BAC, where a young driver will be charged with only .02% BAC. Read more about underage DUI...
Vehicular Manslaughter
There are few more dangerous legal situations than being accused of vehicular manslaughter. In a conviction, the individual could face years in state prison, depending upon the circumstances. If you or your loved one has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, it is imperative that you get an experienced defense lawyer at once. Read more about vehicular manslaughter...
Contact a San Diego DUI defense attorney
from Mark R. De Yoe, APLC without delay if you are facing DUI related charges, either misdemeanor or felony.