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What is a DUI?

A DUI charge is a serious offense. California's drunk driving laws state that a person can be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) or DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) if you are impaired by drugs or alcohol, or are driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. The Legal definition of impaired is: "The inability to operate a motor vehicle with the caution, attention, and alertness that one would typically exercise if sober." If a California police officer believes you to be impaired while driving and you are found to have a BAC of 0.08% or higher, you could be facing a jail sentence, hefty fines, driver's license suspension and other undesirable judgments against you. It is highly recommended that you speak to an experienced California DUI attorney who understands you and the law, has a high-level of trust and has a proven track record for DUI defense in California courts.

The Law Office of Robert Tayac is prepared to defend your San Francisco Bay Area DUI or DUID case. Mr. Tayac is a drunk driving defense specialist who represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Mateo County, Marin County, Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Mr. Tayac focuses on cases relating to drug or alcohol charges and DUI law, and has successfully defended those charged with DUI since 1994. Robert Tayac's high level of education and training contributes to his success as a California drunk driving defense lawyer. He spends over 50 hours a month doing research and will utilize the appropriate DUI resources to defend your drunk driving case. He keeps himself well-informed on various alcohol-related tests that are performed by San Francisco law enforcement officers, such as the field sobriety test, breath alcohol test and blood alcohol test.

Mr. Tayac graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and holds a law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law. He is a member in good standing of the California State Bar and San Francisco Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before all California State and Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of California headquartered in San Francisco. Mr. Tayac has also worked with the San Francisco Police Department as an Inspector and police officer, and with the Appellate Defenders Office as a Staff Attorney. In addition, he is associated with the following professional organizations:

• National College of DUI Defense
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• California Public Defenders Association

Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

The consequences of a DUI conviction are extremely harsh. If you are accused of drunk driving, you are probably confused and under a great deal of stress. It is imperative that you are represented by a DUI defense lawyer that understands your situation and will protect your rights. Once arrested for drunk driving, you only have 10 calendar days from the date of arrest (weekends and holidays included) to request a DMV hearing from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. If you do not request a DMV hearing within this time, you are risking an automatic 4 month suspension of your driver's license. If you have been arrested in Northern California (San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa or surrounding areas) contact the Law Office of Robert Tayac for a free initial consultation before your 10-day period expires. Mr. Tayac will provide you with information you need to understand the severity of a drunk driving arrest and will answer all your DUI questions so that you can decide if he is right DUI defense attorney for your DUI case.