Shasta County DUI Lawyer

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Shasta County DUI Attorney

Shasta County takes driving under the influence very seriously, whether you’re a local or you’re just here visiting Shasta Lake. If you’ve been accused, you need a Shasta County DUI lawyer with an in-depth understanding of local laws and a commitment to helping clients achieve positive results.

The law firm of Eric Alan Berg & Associates has an extensive knowledge of California DUI laws and a strong track record of success in defending clients facing charges in court. We bring over 30 years of experience to the table to provide exceptional legal defense for every client.

Shasta County DUI Lawyer

What Are the DUI Laws in Shasta County?

The DUI laws in Shasta County are set primarily by the state. They include a legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 of 0.08% and zero-tolerance laws for drivers under 21. For commercial drivers, the legal limit in California is 0.04%.

California also has implied consent, which means that by operating a vehicle, you implicitly consent to DUI chemical testing if pulled over. If you refuse to undergo testing, you could incur further penalties, including the suspension of your license. Drivers facing issues due to refusal to undergo DUI testing should reach out to our firm to discuss their options.

Not all DUI arrests occur due to moving violations. In 2022, 21% of California traffic stops were for non-moving violations, and those stops led to 12% of all DUI arrests in the state. Whether you were pulled over for a suspected DUI or arrested for a non-moving violation, you can trust our firm to provide a competent defense.

Why Hire a DUI Lawyer

While alcohol-impaired driving fatalities have been on the decline in recent years, decreasing from 1,419 in 2022 to 1,355 in 2023, arrests have been on the rise. If convicted of driving under the influence, your first offense may lead to a four-month suspension of your license. A second offense within ten years could result in a year-long suspension.

Drivers who want to avoid the worst potential impacts of DUIs need to contact a Shasta County DUI attorney as soon as possible after their arrests. The 2022 Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System shows that nearly 70% of DUI arrests result in convictions. Hiring a Shasta County DUI lawyer can help you avoid becoming just another statistic.

Possible DUI Defense Strategies

Every case is different, so you’ll receive a personalized defense strategy from your Shasta County criminal defense lawyer. However, there are a few common strategies you should know about. They include:

Contesting the legality of the stop
Challenging field sobriety test results
Questioning the accuracy of chemical tests
Asserting that the client’s BAC was legal before testing

Your Shasta County DUI Lawyer

If you’re ready to take the next step to protect your rights, turn to Eric Alan Berg & Associates. We are respected Shasta County DUI lawyers with decades of experience representing clients in criminal cases. Our firm is small enough to ensure personal service but large enough to offer an in-depth defense. Our team knows what it takes to get results. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation and learn what sets us apart.

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From Charges to Freedom: How a Redding Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You

On May 4, 2018, Attorneys of Eric Alan Berg and Associates successfully suppressed evidence in a DUI case resulting in a complete dismissal. The client had been pulled over on a Friday night leaving the Market Street Steakhouse. A Redding police officer claimed that his tail light was out and initiated a traffic stop. Unbeknownst to the officer, the car had just passed a safety inspection a few weeks before. The defense subpoenaed the inspection records and called the technician who serviced the car to testify to explain that the light was working properly, and called an eye witness who saw that the light was in working condition the morning after the arrest. The client can now return to work without fear of any license restrictions, probation, or punishment.

DUI Dismissal

A man in his 60’s was charged with molesting and sodomizing five boys in a 35 year period. The sheriffs detective knew at least one of the boys had recanted but he hid the tape recording wherein the boy said it never happened. The district attorney had to search the sheriff’s computer himself to find the tape showing the man’s innocence and showing that the boy said he was innocent.

False accusation of multiple molestation

We represented an old man who was accused of sexually molesting his girl friend’s daughter. The prosecutor claimed that he confessed on tape. The defense showed that it was no confession. Many of the jurors found the defendant not guilty. The defendant eventually avoided state prison and was freed.

False accusation of molestation of girl friends daughter

Our client was a probation officer and was charged with sexually molesting his neighbor and his adopted foster daughter. The defense showed that his daughter had a long history of falsely accusing people of serious crimes. The defense also presented the daughters long history of mental illness. The defense also showed that the police lost a crucial recorded statement of another complaining witness. Many jurors found the accused innocent of the charges and the court dismissed the charges after the first trial.

False accusation of adopted child molestation

Our client was charged with sexually molesting his adopted step-daughter. The district attorney claimed that he had a confession on tape. The defense showed that it was not a confession but a set up. Many jurors found the defendant not guilty and the court dismissed all of the charges. In that case, the accuser originally accused our client of molesting her for many months. The district attorney tried to change the story when we proved that he wasn’t even in town when these crimes supposedly occurred.

False accusation of molestation of step daughter

We defended two Hells Angels accused of rape. At the trial we proved that the accuser exchanged her phone number with one of the other old bikers at the clubhouse, a few minutes after the alleged rape. Through our investigation, we learned that the accuser, a young woman in her early twentys had borrowed her father’s car for the night. She returned it late, making him late for work in the morning. She needed a good excuse. The excuse she used was that she had been raped by two Hells Angels.

False accusation of rape

An old man in his 70’s was charged with threatening 2 sheriff deputies with his Chinese assault rifle . This man was a famous newspaper editor and publisher in the county. He was a regular critic of the Sheriff. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. On Christmas Eve, he and his wife had been burning rat’s nests on his property in Hayfork. As the fire got out of control and spread prisoners from the local fire camp were called to put it out. They were up all night making noise and causing his dog to bark which kept him and his wife and his dog awake on Christmas eve. He went down to the prisoners and told them to be quiet and then went back home.

False accusation of threatening of Sheriff Police.

Recently, a client of ours was facing multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, which is a prison eligible felony. Additionally, the DA in the case was looking to add more prison eligible felonies such as bringing a controlled substance into a jail. Eric Alan Berg & Associates was able to negotiate an agreement with the DA where our client plead to only two misdemeanor charges of possession of a firearm and controlled substance.

Securing Misdemeanor Deal when Client charged with Strikes

Recently we had a client who was arrested for possession of drugs and child abuse. Attorney Eric Berg was able to convince the DA to file only the drug possession charge and not the child abuse charge. Further, if our client continues with their treatment plan the entire case will be dismissed in six months without ever requiring our client to plead guilty or no-contest. If you or someone you know is facing legal troubles give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Facilitating Substance Abuse Treatment and avoiding a Criminal Record

Recently a client retained us who was stopped for a traffic violation while they were transporting a couple of pounds of marijuana, which was discovered by law enforcement during the stop. Our offices were able to get all their charges and case dismissed in court. If you or someone you know has been arrested for similar crimes, give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Marijuana Transportation Case Dismissed

Before retaining us, our client had a number of pending cases, and some matters being investigated by law enforcement. They took a plea bargain in which they plead guilty to three of their pending cases, with the understanding that the rest of their pending cases would be dismissed and any un-filed cases would not be filed. Shortly after entering this agreement, the DA’s office filed charges related to an investigation that began before they entered the agreement. We successfully argued that the DA’s office breached the plea agreement, and had the plea agreement enforced – meaning the new case was dismissed. If you or someone you know is in need of an attorney, give us a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!