Criminal/DUI

In over 20 years of practicing criminal defense, Stephen G. Recordon has developed an excellent reputation with Judges, Court Staff, Prosecutors and other Defense Attorneys, as an outstanding attorney dedicated to representing his clients aggressively.

During his twenty plus years before both State and Federal Courts Stephen G. Recordon has handled over 1500 cases. These cases range from driving under the influence (DUI) to the most serious felonies. In addition to the criminal courts, Mr. Recordon has appeared in hundreds of administrative hearings such as DMV driver’s license suspension cases.

DUI LAW

WHY TWO CHARGES?

In California if you are arrested for a DUI you will probably see at least two charges on your court documents.

VC §23152a reads, “driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a drug”. VC §23152b reads, “driving with a .08% by weight of alcohol in the blood” and each count is a separate offense and each offense has a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

WILL I LOSE MY LICENSE?

If you do nothing immediately after your arrest the Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your license for four months on the first offense and one year on a second offense. You must set a DMV hearing immediately to stop the automatic suspension until a hearing takes place. If you are successful at the hearing the suspension is “set aside” and you retain full driving privileges. I have won hundreds of DMV hearings over the years.

WILL I GO TO JAIL?

With an experienced attorney representing you the chances of you going to jail for a first or second offense are rare.

DO YOU OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION?

Yes. It will cost you nothing to discuss your case in a conference with me. I charge a flat fee to represent you and can offer an affordable payment plan.