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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Congratulations, setting aside the DMV License Suspension is rare.
Regarding the DUI Court Case, the legal standard is quite different. It will depend on the Alcohol BAC Level, below or above .08, and other specific facts, including the operation of the motor vehicle while under the... View More 
I have a promissory Note w/ Personal Guarantee for $270,000. The note was signed in 2008
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Generally, Promissory Note with Personal Guarantee in writing has s Statute of limitations OF 4 YEARS FROM DATE OF Breach/Default of the Note. Usually, the Breach is the date when the note was defaulted, the date when a payment was not made or some term in the note was not performed.
Very... View More
decided to go to a little kickback after a long time. officer said i was swerving but i know i was not because i knew where i was going, where i was going and with who. never have i broken any laws (nor do i plan to) and feel scared. i am an university student about to enter their last semester.... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2023
A DUI conviction remains on your record for 10 years, causes greatly increased Insurance Rates, and may affect you in future employment opportunities.
Best course of action is to hire an experienced DUI Defense Attorney, you can afford, to aggressively defend you in an attempt to Dismiss... View More
I received a ticket for crossing double white lines after my tire went flat while I was driving in the HOV lane. I tried to pull over safely to the right side of the freeway. There were no clear signs about stopping in the HOV lane during an emergency, and the officer did not believe I had a flat... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
Do a lot of these cases where I used the defense of existing emergency or to avoid an accident. Clearly, the fact that you had a flat would create an emergency situation to support your defense and no violation had occurred. This is not a guarantee of your outcome with this suggested defense.... View More
It was done in Orange,CA and I live in Los Angeles County
answered on Oct 17, 2024
Most Importantly, you need to hire an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney to Recall the Arrest Warrant as soon as possible. Then, have the Attorney seek a Dismissal of the Criminal Case. As you can be arrested at any time, you need to act quickly.
Best of luck.
Charge(s): Felony
County: Los Angeles
*Out on Bail*
answered on Jul 29, 2023
Yes, you can get private Counsel in place of your Public Defendant any time until day of trial.
Wishing you the very best with your case.
What would be the procedure for something like that? Will I be going to jail?
answered on Mar 30, 2023
Probation Violation and Arrest Warrant Exposure.
Need to have your attorney appear in court before the Judge to explain what happened and request an extension of time to report to work program. You do not want to get arrested before you have had an opportunity to go before the judge and... View More
I was told to have my attorney present paperwork to the DA asking for discovery, but I don't have an attorney. I went to the Courthouse and asked the Clerk, and also went to the self-help area, but neither told me how one goes about getting discovery before the arraignment hearing if they are... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
The District Attorney's Office has a policy that they will only release Discovery to an attorney, Public Defender or Private Defense Attorney.
Your will need the court to order the Release of Discovery . If you qualify, they will release to your Public Defender or Private Defense... View More
Or fight DUI they forced a blood test telling me they can get a warrant for it.
answered on Mar 9, 2023
FIRST, IF YOU DID NOT GO THROUGH YELLOW THAT TUNED RED, THEN THERE IS NO PROABLE CAUSE TO STOP YOU AND NO PROBABLE CAUSE TO CONDUCT DUI INVESTIGATION AND ARREST. THIS MAY BE GROUNDS FOR A DISMISSAL.
SECONDLY, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A CHEMICAL TEST, WHICH ONE OF THE CHEMICAL TESTS IS A... View More
He was charged with vehicle theft. He has priors but they haven't added the priors charge yet. Because they didn't file his vehicle theft yet will he be released? Or do they have a certain amount of time to file still?
answered on Feb 17, 2023
THEY HAVE 48 HOURS TO FILE THEIR CRIMINAL COMPLAINT OR DEFENDANT NEEDS TO BE RELEASED.
LICENSE STATUS:
SUSPENDED OR REVOKED*
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIONS:
PRROF REQ: O/01-24-14 * TERM - - *
DRV LIC COMM- DISQ * * eff: 05-09-11 * THRU:05-08-12 * ORDER MAIL: 04-29-11*
AUTH: 15300A9* SERVICE: M / 06-19-15* STATE CALIFORNIA*
CONVICTIONS:... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2023
If you have paid your fine, completed 3 yr or 5 year Informal Probation, completed alcohol classes, and completed Victim Impact Class (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), you need to hire an Criminal/DUI Defense Attorney to file Motion to Expunge the DUI Conviction. I do them quite frequently where a... View More
Does that mean I can't get my license back untill I can buy a car?
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Since the purpose of a License is to operate a vehicle, the vehicle you operate must have IID installed, you cannot get a restricted License until you buy a car with IID installed or show proof the car you will operate has a IID installed. If you seeking your license back for identification... View More
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