Skilled Century City Drunk Driving Lawyers
You have been charged with a DUI/DWI, but you have a professional reputation to maintain. Before you panic and talk to a criminal defense mill, consider everything you have at stake. Even if it seems that the police and prosecutor have a strong case against you, a skilled Pasadena DUI/DWI lawyer will know how to develop an effective defense strategy. Accepting the first plea bargain the prosecutor offers probably isn't the best way to protect your future. The fact is, a plea agreement is really no different than a conviction.
At Hutton & Wilson, You Have Better Options
A prospective client has many options in deciding what course of action to take when charged with drinking and driving. Hutton & Wilson is recognized as one of the Los Angeles region's premier DUI defense firms. The criminal defense attorneys at our firm have more than five decades of combined experience representing individuals in court and before the Department of Motor Vehicles who were accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A successful settlement usually involves a plea to a lesser charge, such as a nonalcohol-related reckless driving charge known as a wet reckless or a speed charge, with the original DUI charge dismissed. Attorneys Richard Hutton and Bob Wilson attempt to successfully settle all cases — the cases that cannot be settled are the cases that typically proceed to jury trial. Generally speaking, the entire process will take two to six months to be completely resolved. However, multiple-offense DUI and felony DUI charges may take significantly longer.
Contact Us for an Honest Assessment of Your DUI/DWI Charges
Contact our offices in Pasadena, California, to talk to an experienced lawyer, if you are facing drunk driving or commercial DUI/DWI charges. We will present you with an honest assessment of your circumstances to help you determine your best course of action.
We have a successful track record of jury verdicts in hundreds of DUI cases, but that doesn't mean we will lead you down an expensive path. If you decide the best course is to deal with the prosecutor or district attorney, we'll work hard to find a diversion program that includes an alternative sentence. We are often able to avoid a conviction altogether, if you are serious about attending sobriety programs.
We Are Your Complete DUI Defense Team
When you are with us, you are not alone during any part of the process. We have represented hundreds of successful professionals, business executives, and entertainers who suddenly find themselves caught up in the system. We will explain the arraignment and hearing process, represent you at the driver's license suspension hearing, and help you at every other step of the process.
At each juncture, we will help you understand your options and how your decisions will affect your future. Through it all, you have your own experienced attorney standing by your side, protecting your rights, and aggressively advocating for a dismissal or reduction of alcohol-related charges.
You Are in a Tough Spot, but It's Not Hopeless
There is always a legal defense to help you avoid a conviction. We invite you to learn more about drunk driving charges at our DUI Practice Information Center. Contact us to schedule a consultation as soon as possible.
