Santa Cruz DUI/DWI Lawyer
Aggressive Santa Cruz Drunk Driving Attorney
If you are accused of drinking and driving, obtain help from an experienced Santa Cruz DUI/DWI lawyer. The right defense attorney will act quickly to develop an aggressive defense strategy focused on minimizing damages associated with a DUI/DWI conviction, in addition to looking for any defenses that could lead to a dismissal.
People accused of DUI are often unaware that there is a two-track procedure that takes place. There is both a DMV and a court process.
Criminal defense attorney John W. Thornton offers more than 20 years of experience defending against DUI/DWI charges in Santa Cruz. He has a substantial background handling both the criminal case (the court case) and the administrative case (the DMV hearing) for individuals accused of drunk driving.
Attorney John Thornton is committed to taking the right steps to develop an aggressive defense strategy, while helping you regain your driving privileges. Whether you are facing misdemeanor of felony DUI charges, contact our law firm online or call 831-426-5800 or 831-566-4357to protect your constitutional rights.
Someone — either you or your attorney — needs to contact the DMV within 10 days of a DUI arrest or they will presume you are guilty and your license will be suspended.
Offering Decades of Experience Handling DUI/DWI Charges
At the office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law, we offer decades of experience defending individuals in Santa Cruz suspected of drunk driving. Santa Cruz DUI lawyer John W. Thornton will conduct a thorough investigation into the evidence of your case.
He will seek to uncover any errors made by the arresting officer, faults in the field sobriety or Breathalyzer tests or any other type of evidence that may weaken the prosecutor's case against you. Mr. Thornton will fight for a dismissal or reduction in charges if any procedural errors were made or your constitutional rights were violated.
Act Quickly to Contact the DMV
If you are suspected of driving while impaired, you must contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days to request a driver's license revocation hearing. Failure to do so within the 10-day time frame will result in the suspension of your driver's license. We will contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at 408-229-7100, (fax 408-229-7128) to request an administrative hearing and prevent the automatic suspension of your driver's license.
Contact Us Today
If you are facing DUI charges in Santa Cruz County, contact our law firm online or call 831-426-5800 or 831-566-4357 for a thorough assessment of your case. For your convenience, John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law, offers free initial consultations.