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answered on Oct 28, 2017
YOU WOULD BE ARRESTED AND AT WORST IT IS A JUV CT ISSUE BUT DMV MAY PRECLUDE YOU FROM GETTING A LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.
MY ADVICE........DO NOT DO IT
answered on Oct 25, 2017
every court house and courtroom has their own policy.
here in the Indio Court they ask for Jail on ALL DUI's............however we trade the jail for home arrest with an ankle bracelet or community service on our cases.
answered on Oct 13, 2017
When someone in California is convicted of a first time DUI, assuming that the blood alcohol level is less than a .20, then it will result in a six month suspension. In alcohol DUI cases, there is also a DMV administrative suspension which can result in a four month administrative suspension... View More 
another case is petty shoptlifting under $250. and the last engaging in indescent abusive behavior while in public and loud noise.
answered on Oct 12, 2017
it is difficult to answer questions without having all the facts in front of the lawyer.
with a misdemeanor they normally a year to file.
if they file very late or even early and you were not made aware of the case then your lawyer would consider a Serna Motion to dismiss.......in... View More
I got the DUI in West Hollywood Los Angeles. It was my first DUI. I showed up to all my court dates. At that time in my life I was irresponsible and I am now financially stable. I currently live in Phoenix Az. Do I need to get a DUI lawyer in California or can I get one in Phoenix? Or do I just... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Unfortunately you will need to engage the services of a DUI lawyer in California. When you didn't pay your fines and fees
on time the court would have found you in violation of the terms and conditions of your probation. This isn't a DMV issue,
it's a court issue... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2017
if you have not done everything ordered at sentencing you are in violation.
every court treats it differently.........but i would pay it off..............now
answered on Sep 27, 2017
Every time they can search your car if you get arrested and you were in or next to your car.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
To request a DMV hearing timely so you can continue to drive while your DMV hearing is being set to be heard. If you hire a DUI attorney they will do the DMV hearing for you as well.
answered on Sep 1, 2017
No. But you could try it. Silence will be construed to be knowledge of guilt. Part of the assessment of your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is your ability to answer reasonable questions of the officer.
1. Spelled my name wrong - therefore, they were careless. This means they were likely to make other mistakes.
2. Was breathalyzer calibrated?
3. Officer was in training. Had no idea what he was doing. He was nervous and kept asking his trainer what to do.
4. I passed the... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2017
It is highly unlikely your plea can be undone, at this stage. You needed to fight, with a top rated lawyer.
Call Darryl Genis. He can quickly advise if you have any shot at a Mulligan.
805-966-0812
And the police told me.he had three warrants Can the courts subpoena me as a witness and or a bystander due to the fact that I was with him in the vehicle
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answered on Aug 7, 2017
Yes. But, not sure they will, unless it has to do with a traffic offense he committed, in your presence.
Will my California license be suspended
answered on Aug 1, 2017
yes eventually the CA DMV will find about the IOWA DMV, need to take care of the IOWA DMV matter sooner than later.
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answered on Aug 10, 2017
This is not a question to post for guesswork. Talk to your lawyer, and ask about your SPECIFIC case. Judges can tailor their sentences to include no drinking, while on probation.
You likely have not asked your lawyer, because you already know that the answer is NO.
The reason 4 park rangers pulled me over at the same time was my ex called and said I was going to hurt myself. Once they questioned me and saw I was ok, they made me get out and perform sobriety tests which I passed. It was then they said I was speeding and swerving and that was the reason they... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2017
Police are entitled to do "investigative questioning" without reading your Miranda rights. Once you are arrested, usually handcuffed, then they are required to read you your rights. The problem is that often the officers will gather everything they need for a DUI conviction during their... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Yes you can do a blood test if you wish, but they will probably make an arrest and take you to station to do the tests at the station. You can refuse all tests but then you will be charged with a Refussal, then they can still do a forced Blood Draw with a warrant.
Did this happen to you. if... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
It is a civil matter- if not paid it goes through civil collections, the standards are different than those in a criminal case. DA - reject and a not guilty are two different results from a criminal case.
I would call/ and or write a letter to find out how to challenge bill process for the... View More
*Edit: I reached out to the courts again. This time I got a bit more information. Despite the background check stating the Bench Warrant was because of failure to show, the clerk stated it is because of an unpaid fine. She states it shows I made a payment but there is still a balance. The fine... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2017
I would advise you to contact the public defender's office in the county where the warrant was issued. They may be able to assist you or refer you to someone in the area who can.
Unfortunately, because it is so long ago, I have no documentation. I cannot even remember the Bail company name. Things I remember:
1) I had a public defender
2) Judge reduced to misdemeanor and I was issued..I think $300 fine which I paid the same day.
3) I was issued a... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2017
You need to walk the case on, that means go to court at 8am stand in line to have them pull your case file and sent to a courtroom to see a judge. You can hire an attorney to go with you if you want or you can do this yourself.
Since It's been so long could I be eligible to get a California state driver's license since I haven't been in any trouble I think 20 years is punishment enough without having any license in any state.
answered on Sep 29, 2017
NUMBER ONE IT WAS NOT A TICKET LIKE A TRAFFIC TICKET. IT WAS WRITTEN ON A CITATION THAT LOOKS LIKE AT TRAFFIC TIX.....IT WAS TANTAMOUNT TO AN ARREST.
GO TO CALIFORNIA DMV AND PAY ABOUT $6 TO GET A COPY OF YOUR DRIVING RECORD. CHANCES ARE IT WILL NOT BE ON IT AND YOU CAN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT... View More
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