Long Beach DUI Pretrial Motions
An Arraignment for a Long Beach DUI case is followed by one or more pretrial hearings. The number of motions is determined by case. You can file a motion to dismiss a charge based on evidence, a motion on discovery, a motion to suppress the charge and much more. Prosecutors usually produce a plea bargain which is typically an offer for a reduction of the normal sentence. That’s often the best outcome for your case. Without the plea bargain, you would have to face a jury.
Typically, there are pretrial hearings from misdemeanor Long Beach DUIs only, and sometimes settlements can be reached there. Again, for most misdemeanors, we can represent you. You don’t have to go.
If you have a felony Long Beach DUI, however, you will face a preliminary hearing, particularly if someone is injured or a child is present. In this case, attorneys will haggle over the evidence and the judge makes a decision as to whether your case will go to court. Know that felony Long Beach DUIs are produced when you have four or more DUIs or your DUI has produced bodily injury or death.
Your Long Beach DUI Trial
If you don’t get a settlement through the pretrial motions, you will face a jury. They will then determine whether you are guilty or not guilty. This process takes days. When the jury renders a verdict, the judge determines your punishment. Our Long Beach DUI Defense Attorneys can reduce your sentence through entering new evidence. In the end, the judge decides what happens to you. He or she may give require that you take an alcohol treatment course, issue a fine, determine the length of your probation or jail time. Or the judge may issue some combination of these.
Hiring a Qualified Long Beach DUI Defense Lawyer
Our team of skilled Long Beach Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys knows the Los Angeles Superior Court system and will assist you with all aspects of your drunk driving case. In most cases you will not even have to appear at court. Fill out our free online Long Beach DUI case evaluation now and receive an instant call back from our premier Long Beach DUI Defense Firm.
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