At The Law Office of James D. Madden, we provide defense when you need it most. Our experience with moving violations and citations in which drugs and/or alcohol may be involved is extensive in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Known in California as D.U.I., DUI and Driving Under the Influence (sometimes also referred to as D.W.I., DWI or Driving While Intoxicated), these cases require an ability to gather facts, ensure your rights and protect your freedom – to the fullest extent allowable by law.

California law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. You have committed an illegal act, according to California State Law, if you are found operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. DUI law is codified in California Vehicle Code section 23152, subsection (a) and (b), as follows:

23152(a) – It is a misdemeanor to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
23152(b) – It is a misdemeanor to drive with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher

Are you charged with Driving Under the Influence in California? What you need to Know:

ABOUT DUI Charges & the State of California

Laws regarding DUI or Driving Under the Influence have become stricter and stricter, in California and elsewhere. DUI and related arrests are serious matters which can adversely impact your: Employment (current and/or future), finances (in the form of penalties and increased auto insurance rates), freedom (lost to jail time and/or a suspension of your driver's license), relationship (marital, professional or social), etc.

Fighting your charges and avoiding conviction MUST be your top priority.

With proper legal representation, you can minimize the impact DUI charges have on those areas of your life and others. If you have been charged with a DUI in California (ex: in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario or elsewhere), you need to contact a reputable DUI defense attorney like James D. Madden who can provide you with valuable legal defence insight, challenge the evidence presented against you by state prosecutors and aggressively represent you in court and at DMV hearing(s).

ABOUT DUI Charges & Attorney Services

Your DUI defense lawyer must be qualified to defend your DUI charges in the state of California, have prior DUI trial experience, possess strong legal knowledge and be able to access up-to-date resources and information about DUI convictions. They should specialize in DUI defense, have deep knowledge of DUI laws and be experienced in handling DUI defense cases efficiently to achieve the most positive outcome in your case in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Let an experienced, dedicated and informed DUI attorney like James D. Madden provide defense in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, when you need it most.

This is no time to leave your future hanging in the balance. With the help of a lawyer like James D. Madden, your case has the possibility of being reduced or even dismissed (outcomes are never guaranteed and vary widely). While some individuals believe they can adequately represent themselves before the court or at DMV hearings, this is NOT advised: Judicial systems and DUI cases are highly complicated and difficult to navigate without an attorney.