DUI Defense Lawyer in Merced, California
Two Cases Start the Moment You're Arrested
A DUI arrest starts two separate cases at once: a criminal case in County Superior Court, and a DMV administrative case against your driver's license. The DMV side has a hard deadline — you generally have only 10 days from the arrest to demand a hearing, or the license suspension proceeds automatically. Our office handles both, together, from day one. Call (209) 600-4488 before the deadline and our office will take it from there.
Why Hire a Former Prosecutor for a DUI
Michael McAfee prosecuted DUI cases for years before defending them. He knows how officers are trained to write reports, where field sobriety testing goes wrong, what the breath and blood testing records have to show, and which weaknesses make a prosecutor reconsider a charge. Every stop/detention gets a close look to assure it was lawful, the investigation will be closely scrutinize for any issues that may have a legal impact on the prosecution of the case and effectively fight for a good result in our clients favor.
What a DUI Conviction Really Costs
Beyond fines, a first DUI in California typically means a license suspension, a mandatory DUI program, dramatically higher insurance for years, and a priorable conviction that makes any future offense far more serious. For commercial drivers and licensed professionals, the collateral consequences can be career-ending. The time to fight is now, not after a plea. Se habla español — llame al (209) 600-4488.