California's drunk driving (DUI) laws and the policy of all California law enforcement agencies require a police officer, sheriff's deputy or highway patrol officer to arrest any person for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) or DUID (driving under the influence of medication or drugs) who is driving while impaired, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Notably, California law establishes a person is driving under the influence "if, as a result of drinking or consuming an alcoholic beverage and/or taking a drug, their mental or physical abilities are so impaired that they are no longer able to drive a vehicle with the caution of a sober person, using ordinary care, under similar circumstances."

Additionally, if a California police officer, sheriff's deputy or highway patrol officer suspects a person has driven under the influence and that person is determined to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, they face a possible jail sentence, large fines, driver's license suspension and other very serious consequences. In fact, a law enforcement officer is required to seize any California driver's license of a person arrested for driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. For that reason, it is critical for anyone who has been or may be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs to consult with an experienced California DUI attorney like John Castellanos who understands the complex maze of California DUI criminal law and DUI license suspension law.

 Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos  has a high-level of expertise and a proven track record handling DUI cases and helping clients in El Dorado County and the California DMV. Additionally,  Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos  is prepared to defend you, a loved one or friend in a El Dorado County or DUID case, regardless of the complexity.  Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos   is a DUI defense specialist who provide the highest level of representation available anywhere. J Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos  represents clients throughout Northern California particularly in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, Placer County, Alpine County, Sacramento County, Nevada County, and Amador County, and from cities such as South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Sacramento, Markleeville, Auburn, Truckee, , Roseville, Granite Bay, and Folsom TEl Dorado County, Placer County, Alpine
County, Sacramento County, Nevada County, and Amador County, and from cities such as South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Sacramento, Markleeville,
Auburn, Truckee, , Roseville, Granite Bay, and Folsom focus on cases relating to alcohol, medication or drug charges and driving under the influence.

The high level of specialization and training  Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos   possess contributes to his success as a California drunk driving defense attorney.

Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

You should understand that the consequences of a DUI conviction are serious. If you or anyone you know has been or may be accused of drunk driving, you should be concerned. For that reason, it is important to be represented by a qualified DUI defense attorney like  Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos   that understands the complex DUI and DMV laws. In addition to the criminal consequences for a drunk driving arrest, a person has only 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. If a DMV hearing is not requested within ten days, the driver risks an automatic suspension of a California driver's license and privilege to drive in California if licensed by another state.

If you or anyone you know has been arrested in Northern California particularly in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, Placer County, Alpine County, Sacramento County, Nevada County, and Amador County, and from cities such as South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Sacramento, Markleeville, Auburn, Truckee, , Roseville, Granite Bay, and Folsom,  Dorado County, Placer County, Alpine County, Sacramento County, Nevada County, and Amador County, and from cities such as South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Sacramento, Markleeville, Auburn, Truckee, , Roseville, Granite Bay, and Folsom contact the  Lake Tahoe Criminal Defense Attorney John Castellanos  .

 John Castellanos provide you with information you need to begin to understand the severity of a drunk driving arrest and will answer your DUI questions.

The Law Offices of John Castellanos 530-544-1752