Oceanside Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
An Oceanside police officer got a little taste of what it was like to be on the other side of the fence after he was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in San Diego. According to this news report, Oceanside Police Officer Dwight Carwell, has been placed on administrative duty following the DUI arrest. He is a 15-year veteran at the department.
One of the worst effects of a DUI conviction is the adverse effect it can have on your employment or future job prospects. A DUI conviction could mean jail time, especially if it involves a felony drunken driving incident. A DUI conviction in San Diego could also mean a suspension of your driver’s license or even a revocation of your driving privilege if the defendant is a repeat offender.
If you or someone you know has been arrested on suspicion of a DUI, you need a solid criminal defense attorney who has experience dealing in DUI cases and has a thorough knowledge of San Diego drunk driving laws.
Your San Diego criminal defense lawyer needs to understand how to attack breath test results, how to use special experts to attack test results, how to use eyewitnesses to build your defense and how to cross-examine the arresting officer and prosecution expert witnesses at the trial. Your DUI defense attorney should also have a thorough knowledge about Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) hearings. California law required the DMV to suspend your license if your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or more. Remember that you only have 10 days to request a San Diego DMV hearing after your arrest.
If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges, you have limited time to schedule and prepare for a DMV hearing. Contact us immediately at the Law Office of Stephen Brodsky to speak with an experienced DUI defense and DMV hearing attorney and begin planning your defense.
