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DMV and Court Consequences For Teen Drunk Driving
Teen Drunk Driving is considered a more serious offense then a simple DUI if the blood alcohol level above the .08% concentration. The courts consider young offenders to be at risk of re-offending and committing multiple DUI later in life. Researchers also provide other facts about teenagers including the link between teen drunk driving and higher chances of substance abuse later in life. You can call our office for a free Los Angeles DUI attorney consultation anytime. The courts can prosecute teen drinking and driving several different ways. If the teenanger is under 18 years of age, he can only be cited to a juvenile court. There are multiple juvenile courts in Los Angeles, but some courthouses do not have […]
Vehicle Code 40508A – Failure to Appear For Traffic Ticket
VC40508A . A person willfully violating his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court or before a person authorized to receive a deposit of bail is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested. If you were stopped for a traffic violation and cited by the police officer, you will have a date in court. If you do not come to court, the court will file a separate charge against you in addition to the charges observed by the officer at the time of the stop. The additional charge is a violation of California Vehicle Code section 40508A, commonly known […]
Driving With An IID, Ignition Interlock Device
The law in California requires installation of an Ignition interlock device, abbreviated IID, in your car after a DUI or many other DUI related offenses. If you were convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles county, you are required to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in in your car for a period from 5 month to 48 month. In addition to Los Angeles county, 3 other counties in California require installation of an Ignition Interlock Device after a DUI conviction. Without installation, you would not be eligible to drive a motor vehicle. It is possible to get an exemption from the installation of IID for persons who do not have vehicles. This exemption will not permit avoiding IID installation […]
Punishment for Drunk Driving In Los Angeles
Drunk driving is considered a serious crime by most law enforcement agencies. Punishment for drunk driving reflects the serious approach taken by DUI prosecutors and judges. Over the years, the lobby groups, such as MADD.ORG (mothers against drunk driving), influenced tougher laws, lowering the legal limit of alcohol for DUI prosecution and increasing drunk driving penalties in California and nationwide. As a result, even the first offense of drunk driving, a victimless crime based on dubious science can be punished with serious consequences not only in the criminal justice system but collateral effects such as immigration status, professional licenses, and on driving abilities. For example, a recipient of a newly passed DACA or DAPA immigration benefit can be denied status […]
DUI Charges Under California Law
DUI Charges can have extreme consequences for many many people including professional drivers, anyone with a specialized license or permit or even immigrant. The punishment for a DUI can include DUI classes, IID, fines and even jail time. DUI charges under California law can be found in Division 11 and punishment in Division 11.5 of the California Vehicle Code, one of 26 different legal codes in California. The specific DUI charges are usually found in the California Vehicle Code 23152 for “simple” DUI charges and CVC 23153 for DUI with injury charges. The crime of drunk driving can be a felony DUI or a misdemeanor DUI. What determines if it is a felony DUI charges or misdemeanor DUI charges is the record of […]
DUI DEFENSE: WHEN YOUR CAR WAS PARKED
A typical DUI arrest involves a traffic stop for a violation of a vehicle code or some other observation of “bad driving” by the police officer. Other times, the officer does not observe driving but comes to the location of a car accident. Less often, a DUI suspect gets arrested after police decide to approach a parked vehicle. When that happens, you will have a great defense of your DUI case. You will need the help of an experienced attorney to convince the prosecutor to offer a favorable disposition or to dismiss the case altogether. It is possible for Los Angeles DUI attorneys to get prosecutors to offer great deals on no-driving defense cases or even a dismissal when […]
Restricted License after Los Angeles DUI
After a DUI conviction, you might have Restricted License. There are different types of restricted licenses: with some restricted to driver to work and an alcohol education class and others restricted to only drive while having an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car. If you have a restricted license to drive only with an IID, you can drive anywhere, without being in a violation of the law. A restriction on the driver’s license can be imposed after a court conviction or after a DMV hearing. As terms of a DUI probation, a driver can be ordered to comply with DMV orders. DUI Probation will include driving only with a restricted license for a period of time. Alternatively, even if there is no […]
Los Angeles DUI Attorney Explains: DUI License Revocation in Los Angeles
In California, a driver’s license can be lost in one of three ways: cancellation, suspension, or revocation. While there are several reasons a license may be revoked, DUI-related revocation is a consequence of certain DUI arrests, particularly in Los Angeles. However, not every DUI arrest leads to revocation, as many cases result in a suspension instead. A DUI-related license suspension allows the driver to regain their license after a specified period, whereas a revocation requires the individual to reapply for a new driver’s license after the revocation period ends. Contact Los Angeles Driver’s License Attorney for immediate help. A DUI license revocation is imposed for a minimum of 2 years. One of the most severe consequences for a driver’s license […]
Driving on a Suspended License in California: What You Need to Know
Driving on a suspended license in California is a crime. It is classified as a misdemeanor, a lower-level criminal offense where the maximum jail sentence is 364 days. In contrast, a felony is a more serious crime with potential prison sentences exceeding one year. Unlike DUI offenses, which can sometimes rise to the level of a felony, driving on a suspended license is always a misdemeanor. Call Los Angeles Suspended license attorney directly at (323) 464-6424, we can help you get your license back and get a dismissal of your case. Reasons for a Suspended License There are various reasons a driver might have a suspended license. The most severe type of suspension is imposed by the DMV following a […]
Nystagmus as part of DUI investigation, Los Angeles
Nystagmus is an investigation tool used by law enforcement to determine if a person is under the influence of alcohol. After a DUI stop, a police officer, if he suspects that the driver is under the influence of alcohol, can ask the driver to step out of the vehicle and submit to field sobriety tests. The field sobriety tests are voluntary tests that drivers suspected of DUI in Los Angeles can and should decline to perform. If you agree to do the field sobriety tests, the cops and the DA will use them to show that you are impaired. The tests are highly subjective and can cause a person to be arrested even when he or she is not under […]