DUI
"Say Cheese!"
You never thought the day would come when the "smile" after those two words would produce your mug shot. After being released from an embarrassing and frightening journey through the DUI arrest process you need to be prepared to take IMMEDIATE action. Being aware of the steps to take as soon as you are released from jail will ensure that your rights are upheld and you can beat the DUI charge. IMMEDIATE ACTION is necessary, you must be proactive because the court system just sees you as another, "criminal". Three things YOU HAVE TO DO RIGHT AWAY is to gather evidence about the arrest, contact a DUI attorney, and Request a DMV Hearing!
DUI Alcohol
Many people are misinformed about DUI Alcohol. Just because you blow in a breath machine over the legal limit that all hope is lost. When in actuality, it is not illegal to be over the legal limit after the time of driving, subsequently, the prosecution has to prove that you were over the legal limit at the time of driving. Many defenses such as rising B.A. level (which means your B.A. level was actually lower at the time of driving), prove your innocence. There are a plethora of DUI defenses, too many to list. That's why you need an EXPERIENCED DUI attorney to defend you on these charges. We at Sturm Law have been there, done that, we know what works and when it works.
Dui with Injury
Driving under the influence and causing injury to your passenger or a someone in another vehicle is a very serious offense in the state of California. It is imperative to have a team fighting for you if you are charged with a serious crime as DUI with INJURY. Sturm law will use the assistance of an accident reconstructionist to assist in your defense and independently analyze all aspects of the alleged accident. An accident reconstructionist is imperative for your defense to prove to the prosecution that the accident that caused the injury was not your fault, this is a requirement for a conviction of this charge. Craig Sturm is undefeated on DUI with INJURY charges.
Vehicular Manslaughter
Under California law, manslaughter is defined as the killing of another person without intent. This charge is pursued in felony DUI cases under the theory that a person who drinks and drives knows that the behavior is dangerous and that it could lead to death. This is also defined as criminal negligence. Intent is not the issue in a manslaughter prosecution. In almost every case, a person driving under the influence of alcohol does not intend to kill. However, the prosecutor will argue that the driver knew that his or her actions could lead to death. If the driver has prior DUI /DWI convictions, the prosecutor can argue that the driver really did know how dangerous his or her actions were. These are just a few examples of defenses we employ at Sturm Law. As with anything, practice makes perfect. We at Sturm law have the practice, or better said, experience that is crucial in this grave circumstance. We have seen and fought these cases and encompass THE BEST DEFENSE which is imperative if you find yourself in a situation such as Vehicular Manslaughter.
