NBA great and commentator Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early on December 31, 2008. Barkley was pulled over at around 1:30 AM. Authorities said that Barkley was pulled over after failing to acknowledge a stop sign outside a popular nightclub. Allegedly, after being pulled over Barkley refused to initially take a blood test. Later Barkley did take a blood test and the result is reported as being .149 by local authorities.

Barkley has issued a public apology and has announced that he will be taking some time off to deal with the matter. This comes as no surprise as DUI’s can become a very lengthy and costly process and for that reason an DUI defense attorney is of the utmost importance so that they may guide you through the process and get you the results you need and deserve.

A conviction for a DUI can lead to jail time, the loss of your driving privilege, cancellation of your car insurance, attendance at alcohol programs and payment of related court costs. You need a law firm that knows how to defend you when facing a DUI.

Wallin & Klarich has over 30 years of experience and has California drunk driving defense lawyers standing by waiting for your call! Contact them at 1-888-749-3400 to speak to an attorney who will fight to resolve your pending DUI. Call today and visit us on the web at www.wklawdui.com.