DUI With A Minor In The Vehicle In Los Angeles

In California, having a minor under the age of 14 in the vehicle at the time of a DUI stop and arrest is considered an “enhanceable offense”. If a conviction in the case is reached, the offender will face an additional mandatory jail sentence.

The offender can also face felony charges for child endangerment in certain situations. Not only will this also add time onto the jail sentence, it will likely open an investigation with Child Protective Services, especially if the offender is the parent of the child that was in the vehicle. It is so important for anyone in LA arrested for DUI with a minor in the vehicle to appoint an attorney as quickly as possible.

If you have been arrested for DUI with a minor in the vehicle, the Los Angeles DUI Attorney can help you.

The defenses for DUI cases are plentiful to say the least. Even if the police administered field sobriety tests and your chemical breath tests indicated that your BAC level was above the legal limit, our firm can still help you. Even BAC test results can be disproved in a court of law. The science used in breath tests is oftentimes proved to be faulty. You may not even be a proper subject for breathalyzer testing if you have a physical ailment such as:

Gastric Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, or Intestinal problems that were diagnosed and treated before the date of the arrest;
A dental condition such as dentures or bridgework that may trap mouth alcohol and contaminate a breath machine sample or;
A respiratory problem such as Asthma, Bronchitis, or Emphysema.

By disproving the notion that you were drunk, we can also negate the validity of any endangerment charges.

Only an experienced DUI lawyer can effectively defend your case. If you or your loved one has been arrested for DUI with a minor in the vehicle, contact the law office of the Los Angeles DUI lawyer immediately to begin your case.