SAN BERNARDINO CRIMINAL DEFENSE · SINCE 1974
San Bernardino DUI & Traffic Defense
Protect your ability to move forward. Get a clear defense assessment of the DUI charge, the evidence, and any separate license action.
A DUI allegation deserves more than an assumption.
A DUI arrest can threaten the routine you depend on: getting to work, caring for family, and keeping a professional life on track. A test result or an officer’s conclusion can feel final. The legal questions still deserve careful review.
James M. Glick’s practice includes DUI and traffic matters, backed by criminal defense experience dating to 1974. Contact the office to discuss the allegation, what documents you received, and the outcome you hope to pursue.
A sound strategy starts by separating the issues. What must the prosecution prove in court? What evidence supports the alleged impairment or alcohol concentration? Is there a separate DMV action? What consequences would follow from a proposed resolution? Those questions deserve answers before you make a decision.
Court proceedings and DMV proceedings are separate.
The California DMV’s DUI guidance states that you may request an administrative hearing within 10 days of receiving a suspension or revocation order. DMV action concerning driving privileges is separate from the criminal court case. A court appearance does not replace a timely DMV hearing request.
Check the notice itself and contact counsel promptly to confirm what applies. Ask whether the office’s proposed representation includes the DMV hearing as well as the court case. Sending an inquiry to this office is not a DMV hearing request.
California DUI law is primarily in the Vehicle Code.
| Code section | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Code § 23152 | Addresses driving under the influence and specified alcohol-concentration offenses. Alcohol impairment, drugs, and combined influence are distinct statutory theories. |
| Vehicle Code § 23153 | Addresses specified DUI offenses involving injury to another person, with additional elements that must be analyzed. |
| Penal Code § 1538.5 | May be relevant to a lawful challenge to evidence obtained through a stop, search, or seizure, depending on the facts and procedural posture. |
Different provisions can apply to commercial driving, age, prior convictions, and the circumstances of the alleged offense. A reading below the familiar 0.08% threshold does not by itself resolve every DUI theory. Avoid treating any single number as a complete legal assessment.
Look beyond the number to how the evidence was obtained.
Depending on the allegation, topics for defense review may include the basis for the stop, observations of driving, the timing of testing, how tests were administered, and available maintenance or laboratory records. The issue is whether a particular weakness has legal significance in your case.
- Compare the report with any available body-camera or dash-camera recording.
- Review the timeline between driving, contact with officers, and testing.
- Identify relevant breath or blood testing records and the handling of a sample.
- Examine the factual basis for impairment, injury, or other added allegations.
- Discuss the court consequences and the separate licensing questions before evaluating a resolution.
For a traffic matter, first identify whether the citation is an infraction, misdemeanor, or an allegation accompanying another criminal charge. Procedures and potential consequences differ. Ask the office to confirm which parts of your matter it can handle.
Common DUI and traffic questions
Will winning at DMV end my criminal case?
No. The DMV hearing concerns an administrative action against driving privileges. The criminal case is a separate proceeding, and a favorable DMV decision does not itself dismiss the charge.
Can a DUI charge be reduced or dismissed?
That may be a defense objective where the evidence and law support it. No result can be promised before reviewing the record, and no negotiated outcome is automatic.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring the citation, temporary license or suspension order, court notices, case number, and dates of receipt. Tell the office promptly about any approaching deadline and any commercial or professional driving concerns.
Your court date may not be your first deadline.
Call (909) 889-1446 with your citation and DMV notice. Tell the office when you received any suspension order and ask promptly about the scope of court and DMV representation.
Call the OfficeGeneral California legal information, reviewed for this draft on October 13, 2026. The charge, facts, prior record, and law applicable to the case control the available defenses and remedies. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contacting the office does not establish an attorney-client relationship.