Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua Mulligan

Banning DUI Defense Lawyer — Local, Experienced, and Ready to Fight

If you got a DUI in Banning, don’t let the system steamroll you—call Banning DUI defense lawyer Joshua Mulligan. He knows how to pull the curtain back on bad stops, bad science, and bad assumptions.

When you select Wilkerson & Mulligan to be your Banning criminal defense lawyers, you’re choosing a law office that understands what’s at stake. Our 40+ years of combined criminal defense experience and 100+ five-star reviews reflect our commitment to results and to the people we represent. We are dedicated, dependable, and compassionate advocates who stand by our clients from the first call to the final resolution.

With Attorney Joshua Mulligan, a California State Bar Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, you’ll have a true expert in DUI defense. He is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College (TLC), a nationally recognized program that trains attorneys in advanced storytelling and client-centered trial techniques. This background enables him to defend your case with clarity and emotional force—whether before a judge, jury, or prosecutor. Choosing a TLC-trained attorney means choosing someone who will ensure your story is told powerfully and truthfully.

Attorney Forest Wilkerson has been honored as a Top Lawyer by Palm Springs Life magazine every year since 2013. Her dedication to clients facing DUI and criminal charges throughout the Banning Justice Center jurisdiction has earned her a reputation for excellence and integrity.

When you work with Wilkerson & Mulligan, you gain a team that blends deep local insight, elite training, and genuine care. Together, we’ll navigate this difficult moment and fight for your future with precision, strategy, and heart.

Why People in Banning Choose Us

100+ five‑star reviews from clients we’ve helped

• California State Bar Board‑Certified Criminal Law Specialist on your team

• 40+ years of combined experience in criminal defense

• Our law office has obtained hundreds of DUI dismissals and reductions to lesser charges.

• Personal attention — your lawyers actually appear on your case

• Free consultation directly with criminal defense attorney Joshua Mulligan

Local Insight Matters at the Banning Justice Center

Driving Under the Influence cases from the Banning area are heard at the Banning Justice Center (311 E. Ramsey St., Banning, CA 92220). Our team knows how calendars move, which departments handle which matters, and how to prepare you for each appearance. We regularly interact with local judges, prosecutors, clerks, and law enforcement — including the Banning Police Department and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office — and we use that familiarity to guide your case.

Out‑of‑area or out‑of‑state?

Banning sits on the I‑10 corridor, so many clients are just passing through. For most misdemeanor DUIs, we can appear for you so you don’t have to travel for routine hearings. Note that for felony charges, personal appearance will be required at arraignment. 

What We Do in a Banning DUI Case

We investigate, test the evidence, and move quickly to protect your license. Your DMV deadline is short — usually 10 days to request an Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing hearing — so we act fast.

Here’s how we approach it:

1. Challenge the stop and arrest. If the traffic stop lacked legal justification, or the arrest procedures were flawed, we move to suppress evidence and narrow the case.

2. Scrutinize field sobriety and PAS testing. We evaluate instructions, conditions (lighting, footwear, surface), and officer scoring; we examine preliminary alcohol screening device use and maintenance.

3. Audit breath and blood tests. We look at calibration records, chain of custody, anticoagulants/preservatives, fermentation/contamination issues, hematocrit, and lab protocols that can skew results.

4. Surface your human story. Medical conditions, fatigue, diet, timing of drinks, and real‑world circumstances matter. We make sure your perspective is heard by the district attorney and the court. 

5. Pursue the best path. If a negotiated resolution serves you (e.g., reduced charges, alternative sentencing), we’ll say so. If trial is the better route, we come prepared.

Types of Banning DUI Cases We Handle

• First‑offense & multiple‑offense DUI — California Vehicle Code § 23152

• Felony DUI with injury — Vehicle Code § 23153 — and vehicular manslaughter allegations — Penal Code § 191.5(a) (gross) and Penal Code § 191.5(b) (ordinary)

• Watson (second‑degree) murder DUI accusations — Penal Code § 187

• Drug DUI (including prescription medications) — Vehicle Code § 23152(f)

• Marijuana/THC DUI and DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) cases — Vehicle Code § 23152(g)

• Child endangerment add‑ons — Penal Code § 273a

• DMV APS hearings and license‑suspension defense — Vehicle Code § 13353.2

Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Banning DUI Arrest

• Pleading guilty too soon. There’s often more to the evidence than the police report.

• Missing the DMV deadline. If you don’t request a hearing within 10 days of arrest, your license can be suspended automatically — as required under California Vehicle Code § 13558.

• Accepting test results at face value. Instruments, sampling, and procedures are imperfect. We dig in.

• Failing to consult with a DUI lawyer: 

About Your Team

Joshua Mulligan is a California State Bar Board‑Certified Criminal Law Specialist and graduate of the Trial Lawyers College (TLC), known for its focus on storytelling, connection, and persuasive trial skills. Forest Wilkerson has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Lawyer by Palm Springs Life. Together we bring decades of courtroom experience to your case in Banning.

Frequently Asked Questions

A DUI arrest doesn’t define you. Call (760) 777‑4322 to speak directly with Banning criminal defense attorney Joshua Mulligan, or send a message via our contact form. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and map a plan to move forward.