DUI Lawyer in Corona, CA
Defending Against DUI Charges in Riverside County
Every year, thousands of individuals are arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are one of these individuals, you need to know you are not alone.
As an experienced Corona DUI lawyer, I am proud to stand by my clients who are facing stressful accusations of driving while intoxicated, and I will fight for their driving privileges, their rights, and their future. If you were arrested and charged with a DUI, contact Michael J. LaCilento, Attorney at Law right away!
Contact Michael J. LaCilento, Attorney at Law today to get started with our Corona DUI attorney.
What are the Penalties for DUI in California?
Without the representation of an attorney, you could be convicted of a DUI and you may face the following penalties per California DUI law:
Penalties for First-Time DUI Offense
- Up to $2,600 in fines
- Up to 6 months in jail
- Driver's license suspension for up to 10 months
- Possible interlock ignition device installed into your vehicle
Penalties for Second-Time DUI Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Driver's license suspension for at least 2 years
- Interlock ignition device installation
- Minimum of $1,800 in fines
Penalties for Third-Time DUI Offense
- Mandatory interlock ignition device installation
- Up to $18,000 in fines
- 3 years' driver's license suspension
- Up to 1 year in jail
What are the Different Field Sobriety Tests?
In the state of California if you are pulled over for a DUI the office will administer one of The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST):
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test - In this test the officer will slowly move a pen or small object back and forth look for indicators in each eye that the person is impaired.
- Walk-and-turn test - In this test, the officer instructs the person to take nine steps, touching heel-to-toe in a straight line and the return back.
- One-leg stand test - In this test, the officer will ask the person to stand with one foot off the ground and hold it for about 30 seconds or so.
What is the Purpose of a Field Sobriety Test?
The purpose of these tests is to help the officer determine if the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The officer is looking for common signs that the person is intoxicated such as not being able to keep their balance, starting before the instructions are finished or not following the instructions properly.
Contact Our Corona DUI Lawyer Today
With the assistance of my office, you could see a favorable resolution to your DUI case. I will determine if your rights were violated in any manner during the course of your traffic stop or arrest and develop a personalized defense for your situation. Your future and your rights deserve to be defended - you deserve a dedicated Corona DUI attorney! The sooner you retain the assistance of my firm, the sooner I can begin to fight for your rights.
For more information on how the offices of Michael J. LaCilento, Attorney at Law can help you, schedule a free case evaluation with a Corona DUI defense attorney.
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Recent Stories & Testimonials
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"Michael is a great attorney, he will provide you with great legal advice and will fight for you in court."Michael is a great attorney, he will provide you with great legal advice and will fight for you in court. He knows what he is doing and is very professional. "There is nothing more expensive than a cheap lawyer!" Michael's legal representation is worth every dollar.- Kathryn Wright
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"If you're looking for someone that will fight for you, and leave no rock unturned to explore all the possibilities and get you the best possible outcome, then Mike is your guy!"I hired Mike to represent me in a case in Riverside superior court. My case was difficult and complicated and I was being charged with anything and everything under the sun, and what a great decision that was ! Not only Mike negotiated my charges but was able to drop them to a misdemeanor and a monetary fine. If you're looking for someone that will fight for you, and leave no rock unturned to explore all the possibilities and get you the best possible outcome, then Mike is your guy. Best wishes.- Sam N
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"He has helped me and my family with a variety of issues, and with each one my/our confidence in him continued to grow."Michael has been my lawyer (and the family) for many years now. From the very beginning I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, competent and most of all understanding. He has helped me and my family with a variety of issues, and with each one my/our confidence in him continued to grow. I have always been cautious and leery of most lawyers, but with Michael I/we know exactly where I/we stand on an issue and were confident he would adequately and competently represent us.. Michael won't lie to you just to get your business. He is a skillful attorney who will fight for you every step of the way. I hope he never retires (selfish I know). Additionally, he has a great legal staff working for him. You will be extremely glad you hired him.- John B. Wilson
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"Michael was diligent to make sure our family can stay together."Michael was diligent to make sure our family can stay together. His staff is helpful and friendly in our time of stress. He will always be who I call and refer to my friends.- Jennifer Titus
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"I put my trust in him as I put my trust in God! I will keep updating my cases."I'm a current client. I'm going through a lot of serious false charges right now. Michael has been helping me ever since we signed the retain agreement. I believe in his professional handling of my cases. Even though it's still early to say anything, I put my trust in him as I put my trust in God! I will keep updating my cases.- Anthony Nguyen
