The Law Offices of Shelley D. Dwyer
San Francisco Bay Area, California Criminal Defense - DUI Lawyer
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Shelley D. Dwyer, a respected lecturer and criminal defense lawyer, focuses much of her practice on DUI defense and license suspension. She provides high-quality legal services in the following areas of criminal defense:
DUI Defense:The Law Offices of Shelley D. Dwyer focuses its practice entirely on criminal and DUI defense. Ms. Dwyer has been practicing law in criminal defense for over 15 years and has conducted over 150 jury trials, making her one of the most experienced criminal trial attorneys in the Bay Area.
DUI Penalties : The penalties for a drinking and driving are often harsh. It is increasingly more important to have an experienced attorney to help.
The Evidence Against you : Officers must try to make and record observations that will indicate drunk driving. They may miscalculate, manipulate, or exaggerate patterns in your driving.
Blood Alcohol Content : People are used to hearing about blood alcohol content. You know that if you blow a .08 that you can be charged with drunk driving, right? Did you know that you can be charged even if your blood alcohol content is found to be less than.08 percent?
DUI / DWI Laws, by State : All 50 states and the District of Columbia have per se laws defining it as a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above a proscribed level, 0.08 percent.
Implied Consent For Chemical Testing : Implied Consent Law for chemical testing means that you must agree to take the test as a condition of obtaining a California Driver's license.
Alternatives to Jail : There are alternatives to simply facing the music and there are alternatives to jail. If you or someone you know is facing DUI / DWI charges you owe it to yourself to find out what they are.
DUI Under 21 : The State of California utilizes a "zero tolerance" policy with respect to drivers under the age of 21.
DUI & Commercial Driver's Licenses : If you have a commercial driver's license, chances are your driving privileges are your livelihood. The DMV will take your commercial driving privileges away unless you can mount a proper defense to a DUI charge.
DMV Hearings: The DMV will automatically suspend your driver's license after a DUI arrest. Attorney Shelley D. Dwyer will contact the DMV, and request a stay of your license pending a hearing and receipt of discovery concerning your case.
DUI License Suspension : Refusing either chemical test on your first offense will result in an administrative license suspension of one (1) year with no possibility of work restriction.
Felony DUI : A felony charge with DUI can either be relating to injury involving alcohol or other drugs, or a fourth (4th) DUI charge within a 10 year period.
DUI & Sobriety Checkpoints : A common practice is conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint. Often, a roadblock is set to conduct a safety check or perhaps a license / registration inspection.
San Francisco DUI Attorney :If you arrested in San Francisco for drunk driving, DUI, or DWI, it can be often and understandably confusing when confronted with the criminal justice system.
Redwood City DUI Lawyer : If you arrested in Redwood City or anywhere in San Mateo County for drunk driving, DUI, or DWI, it can be often and understandably confusing when confronted with the criminal justice system.
Palo Alto DUI Attorney : If you are arrested in Palo Alto, Mountain View, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or anywhere in Santa Clara County, please make note of the following locations which may be useful as a resource to help you defend your DUI Arrest.
Criminal Defense : Attorney Shelley Dwyer has built a reputation for tough litigation. This gives her clients an advantage in plea bargaining and negotiation. She will use that advantage to help you get the best results possible under your unique circumstances.
Article - First-Aid: What to Do Right Away: A DUI arrest is a frightening experience. You've been publicly humiliated, forced to perform Field Sobriety Tests in front of passing cars by the side of the road.
Article - Process: The California Criminal Court : The process by which a DUI case works its way to conclusion will vary, depending upon whether the case is a misdemeanor DUI, or a felony DUI. A DUI will be a felony where there is an accident causing injury to someone (other than the driver), or where it is the person's fourth (or more) offense within 10 years.
Article - Did You Know? : Facts about California DUI, Blood Alcohol testing and limits, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Article - DMV Hearing - Issues & Defenses : Anyone arrested for DUI in California, whether they hold a California driver's license or not, must request a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Safety Office that is closest to the location of arrest.
White Collar Crime : If you are charged with a white collar crime, such as embezzlement, wire fraud, credit card fraud, or corruption, Shelley D. Dwyer can represent you. She will help you minimize the negative impact such accusations have on your life.
Rape and Sexual Assault : Regardless of what charges you are facing, Ms. Dwyer’s job is not to judge you but to make sure your rights are protected. She will represent you aggressively and effectively with compassion. Call her office at 650-367-8500 to schedule an immediate appointment.
Assault and Battery : Ms. Dwyer can represent you against any type of criminal assault and battery, including felony assault with a deadly weapon. If you have been accused of any crime, from petty theft, driving drunk to murder, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will defend you to the full extent under the law.
If you would like more information about criminal law, please visit the DUI Information Center.
