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Why Were You Stopped?

Any stop requires that the officer have a legal basis to pull you over. If you have been charged with a DUI, our attorneys will thoroughly investigate the facts of your case to determine whether the police acted properly and challenge any evidence against you that was illegally obtained. At Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we have over 20 years of experience protecting the rights of individuals facing DUI charges in San Jose and throughout California.

Any evidence illegally obtained cannot be used against you in court. If you believe you were illegally stopped, we can protect your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation regarding an illegal traffic stop.

Do you believe you were illegally stopped?
An officer must be able to prove a legal basis to execute a traffic stop. Our firm is highly experienced in challenging evidence presented against clients facing DUI charges. We will investigate the facts of the case to determine if there was an illegal stop. We will also interview witnesses, review police records for inconsistencies and challenge any evidence that was improperly obtained. Our attorneys know how to navigate the criminal justice system and will take every necessary step to protect your rights.

Were you following all traffic laws and still pulled over?
If you believe that you were following all California state driving laws and that you were improperly pulled over without cause, we can assert your rights against offending officers. Swerving, running a light or speeding are all offenses that can lead to a stop. Many times, a drunk driver will also receive traffic violations. If you believe that you were improperly stopped and charged, our attorneys will fully investigate the facts of your case to determine whether there was an illegal stop. If you have been charged with drunk driving as the result of an illegal stop, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.

Motions to suppress evidence from an illegal traffic stop.
Evidence obtained through an illegal traffic stop can be suppressed. If you believe that a breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test was obtained through an illegal stop, our attorneys can take immediate action to protect your rights and prevent you from facing unwarranted charges. We are highly experienced and knowledgeable with necessary police procedures and will seek to suppress evidence that was improperly obtained.

Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced DUI lawyer regarding a traffic stop. Our attorneys in San Jose and Gilroy, California, are dedicated to providing aggressive criminal defense.

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Drunk Driving DUI Info Center

Main Office
2007 W. Hedding St., Ste. 100
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph: (408) 246-5500
Toll-free: (800) 646-1222
Fax: (408) 246-1051
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Gilroy Office
7539 Eigleberry St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
Ph: (408) 848-5910
Toll-free: (800) 646-1222
Fax: (408) 246-1051