Legal Question in DUI Law in California

There may be a DUI attorney out there who can give you a decent defense for a thousand dollars, but I've never met him or her. Even to get you the best possible plea, an attorney has to have a reputation as someone who is willing to file necessary motions, raise every possible defense, and take the case to trial if the DA won't agree to a reasonable disposition. You aren't going to get that kind of defense for a thousand bucks.

If you can't afford to hire a good lawyer, go with a public defender if you qualify. You will have to file a financial statement showing you don't have the resources to hire an attorney.

There are also some serious problems with your calculations. Unless you weigh 75 pounds, two beers would not give you a BAC of .06 three and a half hours after drinking. Based on your statements it is possible, but not certain, that your blood alcohol level was still rising at the time you were stopped.

Of course, I would be able to give a more informed assessment of your case after a thorough review of all of the police reports and other evidence. That's why you aren't likely to find a good DUI attorney for a thousand bucks.

Keep looking. You're offering less than half the normal rate. I am not aware of any experienced attorney that will work that cheap. You might find a new attorney to do a quick plea bargain at one hearing.

I would be happy to look at your case, i.e. the discovery and advise on how to proceed. Contact me directly.