The Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba

Underage DUI Defense

Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client under 21 years of age in Joshua Tree Court, charged with VC23136 (Under age 21 Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or more). Client's PBT results were .045%/.050% BAC. The VC23136 charge was dismissed, and the client pleaded to a non-moving traffic infraction, saving his driver's license from a one-year suspension.

DUI Defense

Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client involved in a traffic collision, charged with VC23125 (a) (b) - DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more. Initial PBT results were .097%/.097% BAC, and EBT results were .08%/.08% BAC. The DUI charges were dismissed, and the case was resolved for a plea to reckless driving.

DUI Defense

Client's DUI trial resulted in a 'Not Guilty' verdict on the first count and a hung jury on the second count. Attorney Barba negotiated a plea bargain of 'wet reckless' for the second count.

DUI Defense

Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client stopped for allegedly driving beyond “barriers” where the roadway had been closed. Client refused all chemical tests and field sobriety tests and was charged with VC23125 (a) - Driving under the influence of alcohol. After analysis of prosecution’s evidence and negotiations, the DUI charges were dismissed.

DUI Defense

Client defended in a DUI trial to disprove a 0.3 BAC level. Attorney Barba's detailed knowledge and forensic experts successfully challenged sobriety field tests and blood alcohol testing. Client will be able to expunge the incident after incident-free probation.

Felony DUI Defense

Client faced serious felony DUI charges with probation violation from a previous DUI. Attorney Barba successfully negotiated the dismissal of all felony DUI charges, settling for a 'wet reckless' plea, avoiding a potential state prison sentence.