Practice Areas - DUI

Santa Cruz and Monterey Drunk Driving Attorney

Call (831) 373-3151 (Monterey) or (831) 475-3151 (Santa Cruz)

A DUI charge can occur in an instant. As an experienced DUI lawyer, I work quickly and diligently to help individuals charged with impaired driving. Contact me, Monterey drunk driving attorney, John Coniglio today for a free case evaluation. For your convenience, I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone.

At the law offices of John R. Coniglio, I represent clients concerning:

• DUI license suspension hearings
• Criminal DUI charges

License Suspensions

Citations for driving under the influence based on a failed breath test or other field sobriety test, result in the issuance of a notice from the DMV regarding its intent to suspend your license. Failure to request a DMV hearing regarding your licenses suspension within 10 days of receiving a DUI ticket results in a 30-day license suspension. It is important to contact me, Monterey, California, DUI lawyer John R. Coniglio, immediately with to protect your rights.

Criminal DUI Charges

I work quickly to request administrative hearings on behalf of my clients and thoroughly represent them at that hearing. I interview my clients to learn the facts of the case and to determine if any legal rights or procedures were violated, including search and seizure laws and Miranda warnings.

I obtain forensic alcohol experts to analyze the blood sample for preservatives, contamination, and blood alcohol content, and to testify regarding the accuracy or maintenance of the breathalyzer or other alcohol testing equipment. In addition, I question the officers regarding their training and their ability to conduct an accurate field sobriety test. I also order the CAD log to determine the accuracy of their statements.

Results

I work diligently to assert factual defenses, legal defenses, or both. In addition, I work with the prosecutor to negotiate a reduced sentence or an alternative sentence, such as in patient treatment, in home monitoring, electronic monitoring, or work programs to keep my clients out of jail. Depending on a conviction or plea agreement, all individuals in a DUI arrest or DUI accident will face 3, 6, or 9-month alcohol classes.

1st Offense DUI

Being arrested and accused of a crime is a frightening thing. You are worried about jail, your driver's license and what to do next. Chances are I have handled a case similar to yours and we know what to do. If you have been arrested and accused of a DUI please call me. We can help.

Multiple Offense DUI

If yo have a prior DUI conviction on your record within the last 10 years, you need a lawyer who knows how to handle the situation. Often times we are bale to keep clients out of jail. Chances are I have handled a case similar to the one you are facing. Please call me. We can help.

Felony DUI

In California if someone has been convicted of three DUI's within a ten year period the fourth one becomes a felony. If you have been charged with a felony, you may end up going to state prison for 16 months, two or three years. Please call me to discuss your case. Chances are, I have probably handled a case similar to the one you are facing.

DUI with injury

If someone was hurt as a result of your driving and you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both, you may be in serious trouble. You will need a lawyer that will know how to attack your case and provide the highest level of expertise. Please call me. Chances are, I have handled a case similar to the one you are facing.

Probation Violations

If you are currently on probation for DUI, you are not allowed to have any measurable amount of alcohol in your system and drive a car. This is similar to the zero tolerance law. The law will change in January of 09 and if you are on probation and you test positive for alcohol, you could loose your license for one year and be in violation of your probation. By simply submitting to a roadside breath test you could find yourself in a lot of trouble. Call me I can help. I have been trained on the same breath machine that may have been used to test your breath. I am not aware of any other local attorney that has undergone this training. I have litigated many zero tolerance cases where I have gotten my client's their license back because basic scientific steps were not followed. This could be the key to your whole case. Call me. I can help.

For your convenience, I will schedule after hours and Saturday appointments. You can email me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer competitive rates and payment plans in some cases. My staff and I are here to help you.

On-Call 24 hours

Representing clients in Monterey County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County, including the communities of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Salinas, King City, Watsonville, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Hollister, California, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Felton, Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Watsonville, Corralitos, Live Oak and Los Gatos.