• A first time D.U.I. carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail, 3-6 month alcohol classes, and $2,000.00 in fines and fees.
• A second D.U.I. within 7 years guarantees a minimum of four days in jail or a maximum of up to one year in jail, and a mandatory 18 month alcohol class.
• If there is an accident and someone is injured, it is a felony charge with the potential of being a strike under California's Three Strikes Law. Needless to say, this should be taken very seriously!

In most cases, a person will be released from jail approximately 12 hours after they are booked, and given information about a future court date, known as the arraignment. It is essential to retain an attorney as soon as possible so that they may begin preparing your case. There may be potential witnesses or evidence that will be difficult or impossible to obtain with a delay.

In many cases you will be permitted, and even encouraged, to plead guilty without the benefit of an attorney at the arraignment. This is never a good idea. There may be potential defenses or plea bargain options you will never know about if you act without an attorney looking out for your best interest. The government has an attorney, and you should as well!

As a Police Officer for 10 years, Mr. Wolfe made hundreds of arrests for D.U.I., and knows what to look for in a police report that could help your case. Any mistakes by the officer may be used by Mr. Wolfe to obtain a more favorable outcome in your case.

As a former Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County, Mr. Wolfe also had the opportunity to review and prosecute many D.U.I. cases. With his unmatched credentials, Mr. Wolfe is now prepared use all of his training and experience in defense of your case.