Modesto Area DUI Defense

URGENT — You Have 10 Days to Protect Your License

If you were arrested for DUI in Modesto area, or anywhere in California, there is a DEADLINE to request a DMV hearing. You have only 10 calendar days to demand a DMV “admin-per-se” or refusal hearing. If the deadline is missed your license will be automatically suspended 30 days after arrest.

Let Us Handle It

Hire our office and we will:

1. Request the hearing before the deadline
2. Schedule the date and time that works for your defense strategy
3. Appear and argue the case for you so you don’t have to face DMV alone

Going It Alone?

Call California DMV Driver Safety right away. Be prepared to give:

• Full Name (as it appears on your driver’s license)
• Driver’s license number (California, out-of-state, or international)
• Date of Birth
• Contact Information: Mailing, Phone, Email
• Arresting agency (e.g., Modesto-Area CHP, Ceres PD, Oakdale PD, Turlock PD, Modesto PD, or Stanislaus County Sheriff)

Tip: Write down the DMV clerk’s name, the date/time of your call, and the confirmation or reference number they give you—it’s your proof the request was timely.

What to Expect at the Modesto Courthouse

All Modesto area DUI cases are heard at the Stanislaus County Superior Court: Criminal Division: 800 11^th Street, Modesto, CA 95354

Parking Options

Parking Type	Location	Notes
Street Parking	Surrounding Courthouse	Spaces fill quickly both in morning and afternoon
9th Street Garage	9th St. between K & L Sts.	It takes 15 minutes to park and walk to the courthouse from here.
10th Street Place Garage	Corner of 11th St. & K St.	It takes 13 minutes to park and walk to the courthouse from here. Inside the City-County administration complex.
11th Street Garage	11th St. between I & J Sts.	It takes 8 minutes to park and walk to the courthouse from here. Largest garage; usually the best chance for mid-morning arrivals.

Security & Check-In

• Take the stairs or ramp to the entrance on 11^th Street. The entrance below is closed.
• Arrive 30 minutes early. Security lines can stretch down the block.
• Remove belts and metal items for x-ray screening.
• After security, check courthouse monitors for your courtroom, then check-in with the bailiff.

Do You Need to Appear?

Most misdemeanor DUI hearings let us appear for you under Penal Code § 977(a). Stanislaus County judges rarely require personal appearance, but we will always advise you to attend when:

• The judge orders it
• You must enter a plea, accept a deal, or be sentenced
• Your presence can improve the outcome
• You’re unsure—call us. Better safe than risk a bench warrant.

Tip: Dress as you would for a job interview (no shorts, hats, or graphic tees), silence your phone before entering, and leave pocketknives or pepper spray at home to breeze through security.

Standard California DUI Laws

There are several different offenses that make up a standard DUI crime in California. The law essentially makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(a) While under the influence of alcohol.
• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(b) With a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 Percent or Higher
• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(c) While addicted to drugs (Rarely if ever charged)
• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(d) With a BAC of .04 while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(e) While under the influence of drugs
• Cal Vehicle Code § 23152(f) While under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol

Felony California DUI Laws

A DUI resulting in injury or death can be more aggravated and charged as a felony. A DUI resulting in injury can be charged as a felony under Cal Vehicle Code § 23153(a) and 23153(b) . Death resulting from a DUI where the driver has a prior DUI can be charged as murder in California, and is charged as such all the time.

Contact DUI Lawyers With The Bogan Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

Call a Modesto DUI attorney at the Bogan Law Firm directly at 209-56-LEGAL or 209-565-3425. Also call the DMV to keep your driver license. If you have been arrested for a DUI, you should contact our Modesto office today.

• California DUI Laws
• Sobriety Checkpoints
• Under 21 DUI
• Wet & Reckless
• Driver’s License Suspension

Why Hire a Certified Criminal Law Specialist for Your DUI?

Modesto Area DUI Attorney Tai C. Bogan has defended 1,000+ DUI cases and is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as Criminal Law Specialist. This honor is held by a select number of attorneys in the State of California. Certification requires:

1. Rigorous written exam in criminal law
2. Minimum 5 years’ practice with substantial criminal-law focus
3. 45+ hours of advanced CLE every 3 years
4. Verified experience in trials, motions, writs, and appeals
5. Positive peer and judicial evaluations

How Certification Strengthens Your Defense

• Scientific edge: daily work with breath, blood, and field-sobriety evidence
• Courtroom credibility: judges recognize the specialist badge
• DMV strategy: integrated defense of your license and criminal case
• Up-to-date knowledge: continuous training on devices, enhancements, and new case law

Talk to a Modesto DUI Lawyer Now

Call (209) 56-LEGAL / (209) 565-3425 or use the contact form below for DUI case evaluation and phone consultation. Remember to phone the DMV if you have not hired us yet. Time is running out.