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answered on Aug 25, 2021
Generally, a DUI within 10 years anywhere in the United States is chargeable as a prior so long as the law in California is substantially similar to the state of conviction. California is a “movement” state requiring a vehicle be moved to meet the driving requirement. Some states, are control... View More 
On the morning of July 4th, I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI (BAC approx. 0.1, also took blood as well). I was released without a jail stay, but was still given a court date and an APS slip, and was told to contact the DMV regarding the details. I forewent a hearing and instead started... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2021
First, you are not in suspension based on the arrest. Your DUI Suspension begins on the 31st day after the arrest so your legal to drive. It will show up when it goes into suspension. If you want an immediate restriction, and this is a first, get the IID installed, sign up for the alcohol education... View More
I was convicted of a DUI in May of 2019 and I've already completed my alcohol classes, my community service, MADD, paid all my fines, and had a restricted license and a breathalyzer for 6 months so now the DMV reinstated my full license. The only thing I have left to complete is my Hospital... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2021
Yes. You may make a motion to the court to modify your sentence.
Can this be thrown out .
answered on Jan 5, 2021
If that actually happened, they would lack any realistic chain of custody and certainly would assist your attorney in having any result excluded. However, there are other ways of proving you had too much to drink. Best to hire an experienced DUI trial lawyer to assist you.
Administrative hearing found her guilty of denying chemical test even though she did not refuse urinalysis. PD stated "they were not set up for that"
DL suspended for 1 year
No court date set by DA
answered on Jan 1, 2021
The only way to reverse a DMV decision is by way of an appellate writ. However, you may not get damages. You may get Attorney’s fees but they are limited to $7500.
answered on Dec 30, 2020
No. Unfortunately, they don't need to drop the charges.
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Depends. Could be manslaughter or could be 2nd degree murder.
How early can you get out of prison on this charge if you have good behavior?
answered on Nov 16, 2020
It's not how early, it's how long. One person could be 6 years. Plus any other charges. But in theory, with a good lawyer and facts, you could avoid any prison time.
Person in coma lives, wakes up.
Driver has a previous DUI charge.
Takes place in Los Angeles, California.
(*Note: this is research for a novel)
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Generally 23153 w GBI but that assumes intoxication, not just drinking. May be other charges too.
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answered on Nov 16, 2020
It's very unlikely. If contacted you should not answer any questions without an attorney present. But I wouldn't worry about it currently. Supplying alcohol to a minor and consuming alcohol as a minor are both crimes. Be careful heading down that path.
an attorney I spoke to said I do not need to because they gave me back my license and I would like to know if that is true. they did not give me a pink slip that says my license would be suspended, so I'm assuming that is true. please let me know.
thank you all, your answers have been... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
Nope! Prescription or illicit drug DUI arrests don’t automatically trigger suspensions. You only lose your license if you are actually convicted of the DUI or they attempt to take it in another way.
I am going to court for this and have NOT been found guilty. Ive asked, e-mailed, and even wrote a letter to the city to stop harassing me. They continue to send letters stating that they will begin collection proceedings if i dont start making payments. What can I do?
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Not much. If an accident you caused while intoxicated caused an emergency response, by law, you are responsible for the costs. While you can dicker over priced, most of the time it’s not a winning proposition.
could you go to court alone if you are turning 18 before the court date ?
answered on May 22, 2020
There are so many variables in this it’s hard to answer. The case will be handled in the juvenile courts. There certainly will be some very stiff punishments and more so if someone was injured. There will a significant license suspension of at least a year. Likely to be charged with multiple... View More
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