Nevada County DUI Defense Lawyer – Protect Your License, Freedom & Future

No two DUI cases are alike – and we never use a one-size-fits-all defense. Attorney Kenny Nguyen personally reviews every detail of your case, including:

• Reason for the traffic stop – Did law enforcement have lawful probable cause?
• Field sobriety test conditions – Were they administered properly under NHTSA standards?
• Breathalyzer machine records – Is there a history of calibration errors or maintenance issues?
• Blood sample chain of custody – Were lab procedures followed precisely to avoid contamination?

We look for procedural mistakes, rights violations, and scientific flaws that can result in reduced or dismissed charges. If your rights were violated at any stage, we’ll fight to suppress that evidence in court.

After a DUI arrest in California, the DMV initiates an Administrative Per Se (APS) action to suspend your license – even before your court case begins.

You have just 10 days from the arrest date to request a hearing. If you miss this deadline, your license will automatically be suspended – even if you’re found not guilty later in court.

We handle every step of the DMV process, including:

• Timely DMV hearing request submission
• Legal representation at the DMV hearing
• Cross-examination of arresting officers
• Presentation of legal or scientific defenses to stop the suspension
• Applying for a restricted license or IID program, if needed

Don’t lose your license before your case even starts – let us fight the DMV for you.

The criminal court process involves multiple stages – and we manage each one while preparing your defense:

• Arraignment representation: Ensure you enter the right plea and protect your options.
• Discovery & evidence review: We obtain all police reports, lab results, video, and audio to identify inconsistencies.
• Pre-trial motions: We may file motions to suppress evidence, dismiss charges, or request alternative sentencing.
• Plea negotiations: If appropriate, we work to reduce the DUI to a “wet reckless” or lesser charge to avoid mandatory sentencing.
• Trial advocacy: If your case goes to trial, you’ll be represented by a former prosecutor with proven courtroom skill.

We aim for full dismissals when possible – and strategic damage control when not.

Felony DUI charges often arise when:

• It’s your fourth DUI in 10 years
• You caused injury or death in a DUI accident
• You had a minor in the vehicle
• You have prior felony DUI convictions

Felony charges carry state prison time, license revocation up to 5 years, and serious long-term consequences.

We evaluate whether your case can be reduced to a misdemeanor, challenge aggravating factors, or negotiate for alternatives like treatment or SCRAM monitoring. The earlier we act, the more options we have.

DUI cases rely heavily on chemical and observational evidence – but this evidence is often flawed. We dig deep into:

• Breathalyzer calibration logs and officer certifications
• Blood test lab protocols, handling timelines, and contamination risks
• Dashcam or bodycam footage to contradict officer narratives
• Radio dispatch and field notes for inconsistencies in procedures

This level of scrutiny often uncovers errors that open the door to charge reductions or full dismissal.

If you’ve already been convicted of DUI, all is not lost. We help clients clean up their records through:

• DUI expungement under California Penal Code § 1203.4
• Early probation termination petitions
• Record sealing or Certificate of Rehabilitation (in select cases)

Expungement allows you to legally state you were not convicted in most private employment settings – and removes the public stigma of a DUI.