DUI

California law makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle when your blood or breath alcohol level is above a certain level. The punishment for drunk driving can be severe and can include prison time, heavy fines, or both.

What many people do not realize is that most DUI arrests consist of two separate charges, one for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and one for driving while your blood alcohol content (BAC) registers in a sobriety test as being .08 or higher.

Offering 15 years' worth of skilled Santa Cruz County DUI defense

As an experienced Santa Cruz DUI lawyer, John W. Thornton will skillfully evaluate your case for errors by the arresting officer, faults in the sobriety or breathalyzer tests or any other type of evidence that may weaken the prosecutors case against you. Whether this is your first DUI offense or if you have had a previous DUI conviction (or more, as is common), secure the services of a proficient Santa Cruz DUI lawyer at the office of  John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law. Call 831-426-5800 for a free initial DUI consultation.

Upon arrest for a DUI or DWI charge, you have 10 days in which to call the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to request a drivers license revocation hearing. Failure to do so within the 10 day time frame will result in the suspension of your drivers license. Call the local DMV at 408-229-7100 to request a hearing or contact attorney John Thornton, who will contact the DMV for you.

If you are facing DUI charges in Santa Cruz county, call 831-426-5800 or contact Santa Cruz DUI lawyer John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law in Santa Cruz, California for a thorough assessment of your case. For your convenience, John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law offers free initial consultations.

The Santa Cruz, California office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law provides skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense representation to residents of Santa Cruz County, including Santa Cruz, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Big Basin, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Lompico, Los Gatos, Mount Hermon, Pajaro, Paradise Park, Rio del Mar, Royal Oaks, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, Seascape, Soquel and Watsonville.