DUI/DWI Defense Attorney Serving the Costa Mesa Area
In California, police often make DUI/DWI arrests by following people out of bars and pulling them over-in many cases without a valid reason. If you are like many people, you probably didn't realize that police have to actually see some sort of vehicle or traffic violation before they can legally pull you over. As an experienced DUI/DWI defense attorney, Correen Ferrentino has in-depth knowledge of the California DUI/DWI laws, and she will work hard to make sure that all procedures were properly followed during your arrest.
If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI, you need an attorney who has obtained dismissals of numerous DUI/DWI cases because of illegal stops or arrests by the police. You need Correen Ferrentino to hold the police accountable for their actions and make sure that none of your Constitutional rights were violated during your arrest. Her aggressive investigation and cross-examination of the arresting officer can result in the reduction or dismissal of your charges.
Accomplished In both Trial and Appellate Work
The penalties for a DUI conviction increase dramatically if you have prior convictions. As an experienced appellate lawyer Link to misdemeanor and felony appeals, Correen Ferrentino is in the unique position to attempt to get prior convictions stricken to minimize the penalties you face in your present case.
Attorney Ferrentino also handles hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with DUI/DWI arrests. In a noteworthy case, she represented a woman charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a eight-car accident on a busy freeway. The woman had two prior DUI convictions and a blood alcohol level of over .23 at the time of the accident. In spite of the seemingly overwhelming evidence, Correen Ferrentino's skilled use of forensic and accident reconstruction experts resulted in the outright dismissal of the vehicular manslaughter charges against her client.
Protecting Your Driver's License
When you are arrested for a DUI/DWI offense in California, you not only have to deal with the court system, you also face suspension of your driving privileges by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A skilled attorney like Correen Ferrentino can navigate the confusing system of driver's license suspensions and restrictions. Because she is an experienced appellate attorney, should your driving privileges actually be suspended or restricted, Attorney Ferrentino can appeal to the DMV on your behalf.
Aggressive Representation with a Personal Touch
If you have been charged with any DUI/DWI offense in Southern California, contact attorney Correen Ferrentino at her Santa Ana office as soon as possible for your free initial consultation.
From her law office in Santa Ana, California, criminal defense attorney Correen Ferrentino handles DUI/DWI cases in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Orange, Newport Beach, Westminster, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, and San Bernardino County.
The Law Office of Correen Ferrentino
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Suite 330
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714-973-2024
Fax: 714-973-2025
