DUI ARREST IN ANAHEIM? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

DUI LAWYER IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Anaheim hosts millions of visitors a year at the Disneyland Resort, Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, and the Convention Center. Game days, concerts, and holiday weekends bring heavy traffic and extra DUI enforcement. The Anaheim Police Department and the California Highway Patrol run patrols and DUI checkpoints throughout the city, especially near the 5, 57, and 91 freeways.

If you were arrested for DUI in Anaheim, you are facing both a criminal case and a DMV license suspension. I can help you fight both.

After a Stadium or Concert Night

Many Anaheim DUI arrests happen after events. Drivers leave a parking structure and are stopped shortly afterward. Those stops often involve heavy traffic, poor lighting, and tired drivers. Those conditions can affect field sobriety tests and an officer's observations. I look closely at body camera footage and the timeline of the stop to test the officer's account.

DUI Checkpoints in Anaheim

DUI checkpoints are legal in California, but only if they follow the guidelines set by the California Supreme Court in Ingersoll v. Palmer. Those guidelines include neutral criteria for stopping vehicles, proper signage, and supervisory planning. If a checkpoint did not meet those standards, the evidence gathered there may be challenged.

Where Anaheim DUI Cases Are Heard

Misdemeanor DUI cases from Anaheim are typically heard at the North Justice Center, 1275 N Berkeley Avenue in Fullerton. Felony DUI cases, such as DUI causing serious injury, may be heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Visitors Arrested for DUI

If you live outside California and were arrested for DUI in Anaheim, the case can still affect your driving privileges at home. Most states share license information with California. For misdemeanor DUI cases, I can often appear in court for you so you do not have to travel back for every hearing. I can also handle the DMV hearing by phone or video.

Talk to a Anaheim DUI Lawyer

If you have been arrested for DUI in Anaheim, do not wait to get help. The sooner I am involved, the more I can do to protect your rights and build your defense. Call McCready Law Group at (714) 785-9978 or send me a message to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are DUI checkpoints legal in Anaheim?

Yes, as long as they follow the guidelines from Ingersoll v. Palmer. Those guidelines include neutral vehicle selection, proper warning signs, and supervisory planning. A checkpoint that does not meet them may be challenged.

I was arrested for DUI in Anaheim but live in another state. Do I have to come back?

For most misdemeanor DUI cases, an attorney can appear for you. A California DUI can still affect your license at home, so it is important to address both the court case and the DMV.

Do I have to take a breathalyzer?

The roadside preliminary breath test is generally optional for adults 21 and over who are not on probation. After a lawful DUI arrest, however, California's implied consent law requires a breath or blood test. Refusing it brings a longer license suspension.

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DUI LAWYER SERVING ANAHEIM

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested for DUI in Anaheim and throughout Orange County. I bring eight years of experience as a Los Angeles Police Department officer to every case, and I give each client honest advice and personal attention. Call (714) 785-9978 to discuss your case.