DUI / Criminal Defense

Drunk Driving ~ Hit & Run ~ Shoplifting

Criminal charges can have a significant impact on people’s lives. Whether you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI /DWI), shoplifting, hit and run, or other felonies or misdemeanors, it is extremely important that you hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer . With inadequate legal counsel, criminal charges can become criminal convictions and follow you around the rest of your life.

At Scher & Bassett, we know from experience that being charged with a criminal offense is not the same as being guilty of a criminal offense. We have successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with a myriad of misdemeanors and felonies. Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients from throughout the south bay area including Santa Clara, San Jose, San Mateo, and East Palo Alto.

If you have been stopped and charged with driving under the influence (DUI /DWI) while driving on any South Bay freeway, including US 101, I-280, or I-680, it is imperative that you contact Scher & Bassett immediately. California law has penalties that are automatically instituted if you do not challenge them within ten days. One of the automatic penalties includes the suspension of you driver’s license.

Sunnyvale Criminal Defense Attorneys

Regardless of the criminal offense, the quicker you hire our Sunnyvale criminal defense lawyers , the better we can defend you. Our criminal defense attorneys have an exceptional record of positive outcomes in criminal cases . We handle every case as though it were going to court, and negotiate with prosecutors for a reasonable settlement. However, when our cases go before a judge or jury, we have an exceptional record of successfully defending our clients.

If you have been (or are about to be) charged with a criminal offense, contact Scher & Bassett immediately. Our Sunnyvale, California criminal defense trial lawyers represent clients throughout the South Bay, including San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Southern Alameda County.