DUI Defense in the Inland Empire

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Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in California carry serious consequences that can affect your freedom, your career, and your reputation. 

At The Law Office of Lincoln Ho'o, I provide experienced, hands-on DUI defense for clients throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino County and Riverside County.

My approach focuses on protecting your rights, challenging the evidence, and securing the best possible outcome—whether that means case dismissal, reduced charges, or alternative sentencing.

A DUI conviction can lead to:

• License suspension or revocation
   
• Jail time
   
• Fines and penalty assessments
   
• DUI programs and mandatory classes
   
• Ignition interlock devices (IID)
   
• Increased insurance costs
   
• Criminal record impacts on employment
   

California’s DUI laws are strict, and prosecutors often push for harsh penalties. That’s why having an experienced defense attorney matters.

Every case is different, but common defense strategies include:

Police must have a lawful reason to stop you. If they didn’t, the entire case may be thrown out.

FSTs are subjective and often performed under poor lighting, uneven surfaces, or stress.

I look for issues such as:

• Improper calibration
   
• Operator error
   
• Contamination
   
• Delayed testing
   

Failure to follow proper protocols can weaken or invalidate the prosecution’s case.

In some cases, wet reckless or other reductions may be possible.

Penalties increase significantly with prior convictions. I have extensive experience defending:

• First-time DUIs
   
• Second and third DUIs
   
• Felony DUIs
   
• DUIs with injuries
   
• Under-21 DUIs
   

Each category requires a tailored strategy.

When you're arrested for DUI, the DMV automatically begins the process to suspend your license. You have only 10 days to request a hearing.

I represent clients at DMV APS hearings to fight for their driving privileges and prevent automatic suspension.

I regularly appear in courts throughout:

• San Bernardino County
   
• Riverside County
   
• The Inland Empire
   

Understanding local judges, prosecutors, and procedures helps me build more effective defense strategies.

• Experienced, hands-on representation
   
• Direct access to your attorney — not a legal assistant
   
• Honest assessments and clear communication
   
• Aggressive defense backed by real courtroom experience
   

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI charge, don’t wait. Evidence can change, deadlines come quickly, and early intervention can make a significant difference.