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Long Beach DUI Lawyer

Long Beach DUI Arrests

Law enforcement officers in Long Beach treat drunk driving offenses very seriously.  If you are arrested for DUI in Long Beach you can expect criminal charges to be filed against you.  Berglund Law Office, P.C. is a law firm that specializes in defending persons arrested for DUI.  DUI Attorney Robert D. Berglund vigorously represents his clients to ensure that they are treated fairly under the law and receive the best possible outcome in their cases.  CONTACT Long Beach DUI lawyer Robert D. Berglund today if you were arrested for drunk driving in Long Beach.

DUI Enforcement in Long Beach

Due to the popularity of Downtown Long Beach among both locals and visitors, along with the high volume of pedestrians walking the city streets, law enforcement officers are on heightened alert for DUI drivers in Long Beach.  The Long Beach Police Department provides law enforcement for the City of Long Beach.  The LBPD keeps a strong presence throughout the city conducting regular patrols for criminal activity, including patrols looking for DUI drivers and conducting DUI checkpoints.  The California Highway Patrol assists in DUI saturation patrols on the 405 and 710 freeways.  Misdemeanor DUI arrest reports are sent to the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office for criminal prosecution.  Felony DUI arrest reports from Long Beach are forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.  If you need a Long Beach DUI Lawyer to defend you against DUI charges, CONTACT our office today.

10 Days to Request DMV Hearing 

DUI is a criminal offense, not to be mistaken with a traffic violation such as speeding or running a red light.  If you were arrested on suspicion of DUI involving alcohol, the Long Beach Police Department officers or other law enforcement officers likely confiscated your driver's license and issued a pink "temporary" license that is good for 30 days.  However, you only have 10 days from the arrest date to request a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing from the DMV Driver Safety Office.  If you fail to request an APS hearing, your driver's license will automatically be suspended upon expiration of the temporary license.  How long the license remains suspended will depend on whether or not you have prior DUI offenses and how many.  An experienced Long Beach DUI Lawyer should be contacted as soon as possible following a DUI arrest to ensure that your driving privilege is protected.  

Criminal Charges Filed

CONTACT our office to speak with an experienced DUI lawyer.  If you are arrested for DUI in Long Beach, a criminal complaint will be filed against you unless the prosecutor declines to file the case due to insufficient evidence.  A DUI conviction can have a devastating impact on a person's life, adversely affecting employment, finances, child custody agreements, and freedom.  Misdemeanor and felony Long Beach DUI cases will be filed at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach.  Do not go to Court alone and represent yourself.  Do not assume that you must plea guilty to DUI and have no other options.

Dedicated Long Beach DUI Defense Lawyer

With a population of nearly 500,000, Long Beach is the second largest city in Los Angeles County.  Long Beach is home to many famous attractions, including the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific.  The city hosts the Long Beach Grand Prix and Long Beach Marathon annually.   California State University Long Beach is one of the largest universities in the state, with a student body of well over 30,000 per semester. Downtown Long Beach is where most of the city's tourist attractions are located.  It is home to many hotels and restaurants in the area that serve locals, tourists, and convention visitors.  Law enforcement officers watch patrons depart from these popular locations and are looking for bad driving that will provide them with a lawful reason to stop the vehicle.  If they observe objective symptoms of impairment, a DUI investigation will be performed.  

DUI Consultation

If you have been arrested for DUI, CONTACT a skilled Long Beach DUI Lawyer today.  DUI Attorney Robert D. Berglund will personally speak with you about what happened.  He will ask you to tell him your story and explain exactly what happened, understanding that each and every DUI case is unique in its own way.  This information will allow him to evaluate your case carefully and look for any problems of proof that the prosecution may have in proving its DUI case against you.  Do not delay if you are facing Long Beach DUI charges, CONTACT our office today for a free and confidential consultation.  

Fight Your Traffic Ticket

Our office specializes in representing individuals facing traffic violations. We represent our clients in both court and at DMV hearings. Your case will be handled with the personalized attention and expertise that it deserves.

Free Consultation

There is no charge for the phone consultation. Our office specializes in representing individuals facing traffic violations. Attorney Robert D. Berglund will personally speak with you about your case and provide you with an honest analysis. Contact us today.