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July 2009 is when Calif courts reliquished controll or juristiction to DMV on all DUI enforment of statutory laws. Prior to that the Judge decided all aspects like school, interlock dev. Ect. DMV now says it has jurisdiction over cases even prior to 2009. Ex Post Facto comes to mind. Is this true?
answered on Jun 23, 2019
The DMV has always had jurisdiction over licensing matters, nothing changed in 2009.
Dui (drugs) / great bodily injury/ involuntary vehicular manslaugther.
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answered on Jun 16, 2019
Get a public defender. If you want a private attorney, you will have to pay, and for those charges, it isn't cheap. Time to call on your family and friends to chip in.
Accident was caused by , the negligence of a semi truck driver makeing a sudden illegal u-turn .
Clearly marked "NO U-TURNS"!
In a marked 50 mph zone.
answered on Jun 16, 2019
There could be a personal injury claim arising out of this for the decedent and any injured. Consult with a PI attorney.
yes this was a DUI. person served time in jail and prison, met his drug and alcohol classes been off parole for 2 years. Needs his
license for work. Currently walking to work. Where do we begin?
Thank you
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Assuming your DUI conviction and license suspension is based on an incident in CA, you need to call California DMV Mandatory Actions Unit (1.916.657.6525) and ask them how to reinstate your CA driving privilege (if you had a non-CA drivers license) or get your CA license reinstated,
take breathalyzer ask if I had to he said no, I only said ok and then was arrested.
answered on May 8, 2019
OK, I understand the underlying situation, do you have a question?
My brother just bought a used car from a site like Craigslist. He went to go register it and found out it has DUI fees and other penalties from the original owner(I have a picture). Is he really liable to pay those?
No contact was signed besides a bill of sale and they did have the title on... View More 
answered on Apr 9, 2019
No, probably not, you can call Mandatory Actions, 1.916.657.6525 and ask directly but it's unlikely unless you live out of state.
Nothing additional
answered on Apr 7, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Was Texas arrest on Calif BW?
A BW is issued what a defendant does not do everything demanded by the court on their plea.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to... View More
My finger prints it will show
answered on Mar 23, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Are you saying you had an arrest in 2008 and case is pending or over? i would need more info to advise you if you should alert DMV. However as a rule i think we should not wake sleeping dogs.......you did nothing wrong, the jail did.... View More
I had a DUI reduced to Reckless Driving in Washington back in 2015. The court has released my license since then, but the state of WA demands that I get this class done if I want my license again in California.
I'd really like to drive for myself again but I have no way of getting to... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
more info needed.
however, you have to look to what Washington demands.
we are doing the same thing with a Calif DUI with a client living in Hawaii.
the best thing is to check with a company that handles it in your state and see if they can refer to someone.
a class... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2019
You should contact a local attorney that handles DUI cases near your area to ask for a free consult and review the facts of your case. The case will depend on how the evidence was obtained and the details regarding the stop and arrest as well as review the procedure and evidence that is in your... View More
I was accused by my brother for hitting his car with my truck and driving drunk. I was pulled over but never found to be drunk. Cops responded to my brothers home and they found that I didn't hit his car. I want to sue for defamation. Do I have grounds to do so?
answered on Feb 10, 2019
more info needed but anyone can sue for anything at any time.
the question is will you win and do you want to spend the money on an attorney billing you hourly for their work.
my suggestion is save your money..
answered on Feb 5, 2019
It isn't part of the Penal Code, it's codified in the Vehicle Code, there are several sections.
I refused breath test; chose blood test. Given blood draw consent form; it included statement: "I am NOT a person who has a heart condition and NOT a person who takes anticoagulant medication". Officer was informed I do have a heart condition and I do take anticoagulant medication; I... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
NO
calif no longer offers Urine tests b/c they have been determined to not be as accurate as
blood and breath......
Another car and I were involved in a car accident by a guy who was speeding 80mph. I was hit first, then he tired to get away and hit another car, and then he tired to get away but he only got half a mile before crashing into a school. This happened at night so no students were around.... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2019
Call the police, if the driver was arrested they will have the information you need. You should have "uninsured motorist" coverage which will help you if the other driver is uninsured, there is also a restitution process that may be initiated if the other driver is found guilty of a... View More
My license was suspended for falling behind $30 on child support. As a deadbeat father who drives commercially for a living , I understand that this punishment of losing my livelihood is well deserved. Since it made no sense at all to the representative I spoke to at DCSS that this suspension took... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2019
The DMV is its own separate system from the court and DCSS. You need to contact the DMV to determine the status of your license and reinstate through them. Nothing outside the DMV will automatically reinstate your drivers license.
I was stopped for a suspicion of drunk driving at 3:30 am. I had a mixed drink at 11:00 pm and two beers after that. I felt completely sober (and I do understand how alcohol could still be in your system even if you don't feel it). I thought I passed the sobriety test since I did everything... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
You should contact a local DUI Defense Attorney to discuss the facts and possible defenses. Many DUI Defense lawyers offer free consultations, if you were sober and did well on the field tests a lawyer should be able to use that to your advantage.
I am 19 years old I got the DUI 5 days ago. I was on the side of the road with my hazard lights on(did not get pulled over). CHP approached me and ask if I was drinking I said "no". They smelt alcohol in my car and asked me to perform some test. I know I passed all of them. However, I did... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
more info needed
if you don't fight you lose your license for 1 yr automatically.
if you have the money fight it or ask for court appointed lawyer to look into your defenses
I was told I had to put myself back on the calendar to request an exention. Is there a possibility I will be taken into custody for failing to comply. I’m a week and a half over the date I should have signed up by.
answered on Jan 9, 2019
By not signing up for the DUI class you are in violation of probation. Many factors will determine if you are taken into custody. It is possible that the District Attorney will reinstate the terms of your probation, meaning the original terms will still be put back in effect. It will largely... View More
Currently a masters student in France, I was supposed to go on an exchange program with a J1visa in 2019. I have previously travelled to the US several times. The last time, in 2016, I unfortunately got a DUI. I have since gotten a lawyer and took care of it. This year, 2018, i did not mention my... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You will not be able to travel to the USA with a DUI arrest (even without conviction) within the past 5 years, because you are a public danger. You will need to get clearance from a "panel physician" who is on contract with the US consulate in France. Go to the consulate's website,... View More
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