Arrested for DUI? Learn How to Beat a DUI in California and Protect Your Record
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in California, you’re probably feeling a mix of fear, confusion, and frustration. You’re not alone. DUI arrests happen every day — but that doesn’t mean every case is open and shut. Whether this is your first offense or you’ve been through the system before, you have options. And with the right legal strategy, it may be possible to beat the charge, avoid jail time, and protect your record.
At The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi, we’ve been defending DUI cases in Los Angeles County for over 20 years. Our experienced DUI Lawyer know how local prosecutors handle these cases — and how to challenge their evidence at every level.
A DUI charge under California Vehicle Code § 23152 can lead to serious consequences: fines, license suspension, DUI school, probation, and even jail. But not every arrest leads to a conviction. The burden is on the state to prove that you were driving under the influence — and that the evidence was lawfully obtained and reliable. That’s where we step in.
The first step in beating a DUI in California is identifying the weaknesses in the case against you. We start by asking: Did the officer have a legal reason to stop you? Were your rights violated during the arrest? Was the field sobriety test administered properly? Are the blood or breath test results accurate — and admissible?
Police officers often rely on subjective observations: “bloodshot eyes,” “slurred speech,” or “smell of alcohol.” These are open to interpretation and often contradicted by other facts. Field sobriety tests are flawed — even sober people fail them. And breathalyzer machines? They’re known to produce false positives due to everything from improper calibration to residual mouth alcohol.
Blood tests aren’t foolproof either. Chain of custody issues, lab errors, or delayed testing can create reasonable doubt. In many DUI cases, we file motions to suppress the evidence — and when those motions are granted, the prosecution’s entire case can fall apart.
Even if your blood alcohol content (BAC) was above the legal limit, that doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be convicted. We’ve had DUI charges reduced or dismissed by challenging the timing of the test, medical conditions, alcohol absorption rates, and flawed police procedures.
And if your case can’t be dismissed entirely, we negotiate to get you the most favorable outcome: a reduced charge, no jail, and the minimum penalties possible. For many first-time offenders, we pursue diversion or alternative sentencing — like community service, alcohol education, or probation — that avoids a criminal conviction and protects your future.
Our goal is to protect your license, your record, and your freedom. That includes representing you at both the criminal court and DMV hearing. Most people don’t realize that after a DUI arrest, you only have 10 days to request a DMV hearing or your license will be automatically suspended. We handle that process for you — and fight to keep you on the road.
When you hire our firm, Attorney Arash Hashemi personally reviews your case, walks you through your options, and begins building a strategic defense based on the specific facts of your arrest. We don’t use cookie-cutter strategies — every DUI case is different, and we treat it that way.
Being arrested for DUI doesn’t mean you’re guilty. It means the state has accused you — and it’s our job to fight back. We challenge the stop, the tests, the arrest, and the assumptions. And we do it with the skill and urgency that comes from two decades of experience defending clients in Los Angeles courts.
Contact our office today to schedule your free, confidential consultation. We are located at Westside Towers in Los Angeles and proudly serve clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area — including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Westwood, Marina del Rey, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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