Long Beach DUI Defense Lawyers

Sobriety Checkpoints in Long Beach, California

Have you been stopped at a sobriety checkpoint and cited for DUI in Long Beach? If this is the case, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to get started in building a defense against the charges you face.

Even in the face of a sobriety checkpoint or DUI roadblock arrest, the Long Beach DUI attorneys and lawyers at Gold & Witham may be able to provide effective DUI defense representation. As experienced attorneys we understand that a lot is on the line for a driver charged with DUI. As a result, we take the time to evaluate each new case and work together with the client in order to gain a clear understanding of what took place. In the case of a sobriety checkpoint DUI arrest, this allows us to determine what specific defenses we may be able to use.

Sobriety Checkpoints and the California Highway Patrol

The CHP (California Highway Patrol) is responsible for the majority of DUI arrests throughout California. As such, the CHP maintains sobriety checkpoints in an effort to deter drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Set up on certain roadways which are thought to have a higher concentration of drunk drivers, they checkpoint serves as a location where the CHP can stop drivers and make a determination as to whether they are driving under the influence.

While DUI checkpoints may be set up in an effort to protect innocent drivers, they have experienced much scrutiny in the past and present for their potential to impinge upon drivers' constitutional rights. As such, they must meet certain qualifications and be conducted in a certain way.

Was your stop at a sobriety checkpoint, and subsequent arrest, completely lawful? Contact a Long Beach DUI lawyer at Gold & Witham to see how we can help.