So, you attended a Super Bowl party to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battle for the championship. Maybe you had too much to drink and got a DUI, or you were hit by someone who had too much to drink. Now what?
You must find a local, award-winning, Top Tier PI/DUI lawyer asap. With accidents, you don’t have to worry about paying a retainer, because all experienced Accident lawyers represent you on a contingency. This means the lawyer takes 1/3 of the settlement. You just need to find a competent, experienced and, ethical lawyer.
In 1000 legal columns, over several decades, I have always recommended a local non-TV/Billboard advertising lawyer. Advertising attorneys have many cases and can’t pay attention to each client. I know because I was there 30 years ago with my 30-person firm. It was difficult to meet, let alone work on all my client’s cases.
Thus, the client gets lost in the shuffle…and with a non-lawyer assistant…or the client is sold to another firm…and with a name like Larry H. Parker who is deceased or Jacoby and Meyers, where one is deceased and one basically retired. I understand both practices are being run by some young lawyers. With a DUI, the question is “can you afford a private DUI lawyer”, or do you ask the court for a public defender. Surprisingly, many TV/Billboard PI/DUI lawyers don’t get referrals from past clients and friends. There are several ways to find a PI/DUI “advertising” attorney… none work! Advertising lawyers are not always 100% wrong, but as a rule, they are 100% wrong for your PI/DUI.
Martindale Hubbell and Avvo are the most respected ratings publication with peer reviews by Judges and fellow attorneys. An AV Preeminent from Martindale and 10.0/5 Star Superb, from Avvo is the ideal. During my career, I have received both along with 30 Top Lawyer awards.
Local law enforcement often makes mistakes. A skilled DUI attorney can challenge the arrest or raise other technical defenses and often have the DUI dismissed or reduced.
A local, experienced lawyer helps clients use these errors to mount a successful DUI defense. A good DUI lawyer will carefully examine and aggressively attack all parts of the prosecutor’s case, including: The Stop, Arrest, Refusal, Breath/Blood Tests and FST. So, don’t let one night of drinking leave you with a HANGOVER for life.
There are sound reasons to hire a local lawyer: 1) Familiarity with the PS and Indio courts and the DA’s. 2) Convenience. 3) A good reputation within the legal community, which helps in court. 4) Personalized attention on your case, as they are not juggling a large number of cases in various locations.
A few potential defenses that might be used in an Indio DUI case: 1) Lack of probable cause, when the officer didn’t have a valid reason for stopping your vehicle (e.g. speeding, swerving, etc.). If so, any evidence obtained as a result of the stop may be deemed inadmissible in court. 2) Improper administration of field sobriety tests which can be subjective and may be administered improperly or evaluated unfairly. Thus, your lawyer may be able to challenge to the test results. 3) Malfunctioning or improperly calibrated breathalyzers allows you to question the results. 4) Medications or medical conditions that affected your ability to drive safely. 5) Illegal search and seizure, when the police violated your Fourth Amendment rights by searching your vehicle or seizing evidence without probable cause.
Each DUI case is unique, and the best defense will depend on the specific circumstances of the case. An experienced DUI attorney will be able to review the facts of your case and advise you on the best defense strategy.
“You don’t get 30 Top Lawyer awards without standing on the shoulders of thousands of previous PI/DUI client’s cases, from which you have learned all the trial and error tricks of maximizing the results and learning what works. I am thankful for those former clients”
My advice if you encounter a DUI or PI…SHUT UP! “Don’t talk to the police or insurance companies without your lawyer’s permission”, because “Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver”. It’s not what you said. It’s what they thought you said! They are “Not on Your Side”; “You are NOT in Good Hands,” and “Your Friendly Neighbor” will not give you a “Piece of the Rock.”
DRINKING/TEXTING BOTH CAUSE ARRESTS/ACCIDENTS, MAKING A DRIVER MORE LIKELY TO GET A PI/DUI. “DON’T DRINK, DRIVE OR TEXT.
Being Intexticated, is just as serious as being Intoxicated. CALLING UBER IS CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME. REMEMBER, YOUR DOG WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY YOU DIDN’T COME HOME!”
Dale Gribow’s distinguished 5 Star PI/DUI legal/philanthropic career, warranted 30+ Top Lawyer Awards; 9 Man of the Year; 4 Dale Gribow Days and Mr. Charity…in recognition of dozens of charitable awards. He limits cases and personally answers calls.
________________________________________________________________________
Cut out this card!
GIVE THIS CARD TO OFFICER WITH LICENSE, INSURANCE, REGISTRATION
Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my right to remain silent until you contact him at (760) 837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com for an OK. He advises, “the VOLUNTARY FIELD SOBRIETY AND BREATH TESTS, at the scene, are OPTIONAL (unless one is on probation). Thus I elect not to take them. I want to cooperate and am happy to take a BLOOD TEST.”
