CRIMINAL LAWYER SANTA CRUZ
Howard M. Van Elgort- Former Judge 
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DUI CASES

I will meet with you in my office or by phone, without charge, and with absolutely no obligation, to review your case. Here is a partial listing of some of the questions and issues that we will discuss:
 

•What will happen to me in Court? Should I plead guilty or not guilty?

 

•What will be my punishment if I plead or am found guilty?

 

 •Can I do anything about the DMV license suspension? Should I request a DMV hearing? Call me before requesting hearing! (See note below).

 

 •Do I need a lawyer?

 

•What are my options for legal representation?

 

•Was the chemical test (blood, breath or urine) accurate?

 

 •What if I didn't take a chemical test?

 

•What was my true Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

 

•Did the officer have probable cause to detain and/or arrest me?

 

 •Are there any defenses to my case?

 

•Did the law enforcement officer follow the correct procedures?

 

•Were any of my rights violated?

 
             
                  NOTE: DMV HEARING MUST BE REQUESTED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR ARREST
 
 
OTHER CRIMINAL CASES
 
 
Here is a partial listing of some of the questions and issues that we will discuss if you have been arrested for some offense other than driving under the influence:
 
 

•What will happen to me in Court?

 

•Should I plead guilty or not guilty?

 

•What may be my punishment if I plead or am found guilty?

 

 •Do I need a lawyer?

 

 •What are my options for legal representation?

 

•Did the officer have probable cause to detain and/or arrest me?

 

 •Are there any defenses to my case?

 

•Did the law enforcement officer follow the correct procedures?

 

•Were any of my rights violated?

 
                
                  GIVE ME A CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE OFFICE OR PHONE CONSULTATION.
 
 
 

Serving clients in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties, including the communities of: Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Soquel, Aptos, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Davenport, Freedom, Corralitos, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Marina, Prunedale, Castroville, Salinas, and Hollister.

 
Howard M. Van Elgort
2820 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-4231