THE ARREST

Were you pulled over after having a few drinks? Were you “weaving” in the lane or driving badly? Did you forget to turn your headlights on? Were you stopped at a DUI checkpoint? Were you pulled over at night? Douglas Maner, a dedicated Stanislaus County DUI Attorney will uncover every detail of your case. Minor details can make a world of difference in Stanislaus County DUI matters before the Superior Court and DMV.

FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING CAN BE FAULTY

Were the Field Sobriety Tests given in a poorly lit area, or on the freeway shoulder? Certain procedures must be followed and many cases are dropped based on how these tests were conducted. A dedicated Stanislaus County DUI Lawyer will thoroughly delve into your case.

CHEMICAL TESTING OF YOUR BLOOD, BREATH

Did you give a test of your blood, breath or urine? These tests aren’t always as accurate as they can be, and could potentially be inadmissible in court. Douglas Maner checks out the machines and science used to come up with your alcohol level. He confronts the police officer about procedures too. A DUI defense must challenge all the evidence against you, from the officer's observations to the chemical test.

Stanislaus County uses California's strict DUI laws to prosecute cases.

The “drunk driving” statute operates against you if you are above .08%, or were driving “under the influence” of alcohol or drugs (including prescription ones). The term “drunk driving” is in quotes because none of these laws require that you be “drunk” or “intoxicated” to be guilty. All that is required is that your ability to operate a vehicle is worse than the prudent careful driver. The consequences of DUI in Stanislaus County include probation, jail or prison, fines, classes, and other potential sanctions. Whether you have been arrested for DUI in the past, and whether you caused injury or death during the DUI, can change the sentence the judge issues.

As an experienced DUI Defense lawyer, Douglas Maner can help can help assess your DUI case legally and factually - whether you are from California or Out-of-State so you understand what you are up against (probation, jail, fine, classes, etc.). As an expert in DUI matters, Doug Maner knows the process inside and out - including options that other attorneys may not tell you. Douglas Maner also fights for your license at the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The consequences you face in the Stanislaus County DUI Court:

DUI cases can end in a variety of ways. Douglas Maner will be able to explain how the Stanislaus County consequences apply to you. There can be harsher punishments for those arrested with BAC limits over .08, special laws for underage drivers arrested for DUI, possible community service or plea bargaining, overlapping jurisdiction of Courts and California DMV to suspend or revoke your license, and contingent license programs that allow you to use your vehicle to get to and from work and the DUI class.

Leading you in the right direction

Dealing with California Department of Motor Vehicles can be frustrating and time consuming. Douglas Maner will manage the process for you by completing the required forms; making phone calls; scheduling and/or representing you at CA DMV suspension hearing, and making other necessary arrangements.

Representing you in the Stanislaus County and neighbor-ing Superior Courts

Douglas Maner knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and may be able to obtain a lesser sentence for you if your situation and Stanislaus County prosecutor and judge allow it. This applies to arrests in all the cities in the Stanislaus County , as well as San Joaquin, Merced & Tuolomne Counties.

FROM THE LAW OFFICE OF

CRIMINAL DEFENSEDOUGLAS D. MANER FACT SHEET

The "drunk driving"

statute operates

against you if you are

above .08%, or were

driving "under the

influence" of alcohol

or drugs (including

prescription drugs).

ARRESTED FOR DUI? NOW WHAT?

DOUG MANER is a CA State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist located in Modesto, California, practicing throughout Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced Counties.

Doug has successfully defended numerous DUI cases over the past 10 years.

If you have been arrested for a DUI and are in urgent need of our legal services, call Doug Maner today at 209-581-2985 (office) or 209-315-5898 (mobile)

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