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Help in Specific California Counties: Inland Empire

Inland Empire ( Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) Lawyers: It is critical that you get advice from a lawyer that specializes in DUI defense. Make sure you know who is working on your case. Unfortunately many attorneys advertise themselves as a DUI expert and then hand your case off to a junior associate with little or no experience. Mr. Wallin is a former Riverside County Public Defender who is familiar with the courts and can help you.

Courts : Court Locations and Phone Numbers:
The Riverside County Superior Court System Website
The San Bernardino County Superior Court System Website

Riverside County has the following courthouses:

San Bernardino County has the following courthouses where San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga DUI cases may be prosecuted, depending upon which court had jurisdiction over the location where the arrest took place:

Booking Information : When someone is arrested, they will either remain in the custody of the police station where they were booked, or be placed in the custody County Sheriff, who operates the County Jail. Once someone goes to court for the first time, if they are not released, they will be guests of the local law enforcement agency.

Local Police Departments in Inland Empire County :

Police Agencies, Procedures, and your Legal Rights:
Persons prosecuted in the Inland Empire were likely arrested by one of the following agencies:

Bail Bondsmen : When someone is arrested for DUI, he or she may either be "cited out" or held until a bail bond is posted. Make sure and find a reputable bail bondsman.

Premiere Bail Bonds:
Premiere Bail Bonds has consistently provided an unparalleled level of service to the legal community in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Attorneys throughout southern California refer their clients to Premiere Bail Bonds because they provide the highest level of service to clients. Premiere Bail Bonds can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

DMV : When someone is arrested for DUI, there are really two separate cases being prosecuted at the same time: the criminal court case, and the California DMV case, where the accused may lose their driver’s license.

Your Driver's License and the DMV:
THE DMV REQUIRES THAT YOU ACT WITHIN ONLY TEN DAYS (not business days) from the date of your arrest to protect your driving privileges. It is best to have an experienced DUI attorney schedule the DMV hearing for you. Our fee includes this service, and we can schedule a hearing that works with our availability (court and DMV) schedule. For your convenience, if you cannot retain an attorney within 10 days, the phone numbers for all San Bernardino or Ontario DMV matters, to do so, is reproduced here:

San Bernardino DMV:
1845 Business Center Dr., Ste. 212,
San Bernardino CA 92408-3447
phone (909) 383-7413
fax (909) 383-7439

AUTO INSURANCE:

What may happen to my insurance?
There are two ways insurance companies generally deal with customers convicted of a DUI in Orange County. First, your insurer will likely raise your insurance premiums and label you a high-risk driver if it finds out you've been convicted of DUI. In this case, you'll likely have to file proof of insurance for three years minimum with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Your insurance company will have to provide the DMV with an SR-22 form, which removes your license suspension and replaces it with a restriction by providing the California DMV with proof of insurance. An SR-22 also means your insurance company is required to notify the DMV if it cancels your insurance for any reason. Most state laws require persons that DUI convicts to get an SR-22 from their insurers, so you can't hide. In addition, your company may cancel your insurance mid-term or terminate the policy at the end of the term because of your DUI conviction, especially if you are currently in a preferred class. Your company will send you a notice stating why you've been canceled, and then you'll have to find another insurer while having a cancellation on your claims history.

Some insurance companies don't offer SR-22 policies, so you may also be non-renewed or canceled because your company can no longer provide what you need.

Alcohol or Drug Problems : Alcohol or Drug Problems: Sometimes, being arrested for an alcohol or drug related incident is the first time someone realizes they may need help with a substance abuse problem. In a criminal case, courts look very favorably upon someone who is addressing a substance abuse problem.

If you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol or drugs, and is ready for some help, help is available. Probably the best known is Alcoholics Anonymous.

Expungement of Convictions : If you have a conviction on your record that is holding you back, contact a lawyer that is an expert in expungement.

Prosecutors :
Riverside County Drunk Driving or DUI are handled by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office:

Riverside County District Attorney

All other Inland Empire criminal defense cases are handled by the San Bernardino County District Attorney:

San Bernardino County District Attorney

Public Defender : If you or your loved one cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided to them by the Riverside Public Defender's Office or the San Bernardino Public Defender's Office

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