Orange County DUI Defense Lawyers

Vehicle Seizure & DUI in Newport Beach, California

Vehicle seizure may be, but is not always, a part of an Orange County DUI arrest and charge. In fact, vehicle impoundment or seizure typically only occurs to a person with a prior DUI conviction or convictions who refused chemical testing or had a blood alcohol concentration of .10% or more. The officer may use his/her own judgment in determining whether to impound a vehicle.

Vehicle impoundment is just one of the many reasons it is important to work with a skilled Orange County DUI lawyer or attorney who will aggressively defend your rights and help you avoid the many DUI penalties which may be assessed under California law.

The Orange County DUI defense attorneys at Coffey & Coffey have the experience and dedication which is needed to obtain a win in a driving under the influence case. We understand that having your vehicle impounded is not only inconvenient, but it can interrupt your life and your ability to get to and from work, school or anywhere else you need to go. Particularly in Southern California, driving is essential. Our DUI defense lawyers truly believe this and thus fight for our clients’ rights.

Orange County Vehicle Impoundment & Driving Under the Influence Arrests

A driver with one prior driving under the influence conviction may face up to 5 days of impoundment. An individual with two or more prior convictions may face up to 15 days of impoundment. Not only will the driver be unable to access or use his car during that time period, but he/she will have to pay a number of fees and other costs associated with the storage and towing of the vehicle.

Storage Hearings and Vehicle Seizure

A driver may be entitled to a “storage hearing” following a vehicle seizure which occurred due to an Orange County DUI arrest. Consulting a lawyer is your best bet in order to be fully prepared for this hearing, as well as your DMV hearing and any criminal trial which may follow. Working with a skilled Orange County DUI defense attorney only increases the chances of a driver winning his/her case and hearings.

At Coffey & Coffey, our lawyers handle DUI cases throughout Orange County, including Fullerton, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Westminster and Santa Ana.

Has your vehicle been impounded? Contact an Orange County DUI lawyer at Coffey & Coffey today!