Los Angeles DUI Defense
January 20, 2016
In this article Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses Driving on a Suspended License. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. LOS ANGELES DUI ATTORNEY EXPLAINS SUSPENDED LICENSE LAW Driving on a suspended or revoked license in California is a serious offense, governed by California Vehicle Code (CVC) sections 14601-14601.5. The specific section under which a driver is charged depends primarily on the reason for the suspension or revocation. For example, if a driver’s license suspension is due to a DUI conviction, prosecutors will likely file charges under CVC 14601.2, which carries mandatory jail time (at least 10 days for a first offense) and strict penalties, such as a requirement to install an ignition interlock […]
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January 7, 2016
In this article, Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses DMV Hearing Appeal. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. DMV HEARINGS APS DMV HEARINGS HOW TO WIN A DMV HEARING HOW CAN EXPERT TESTIMONY HELP DURING AN APS HEARING DMV PROCEDURE AFTER DUI ARREST NEGLIGENT OPERATOR DMV HEARING APS DUI DMV HEARING APPEAL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF DMV DECISION APPEAL OF DMV RULING TO THE SUPERIOR COURT TIME LIMIT TO FILE WITH THE SUPERIOR COURT THE REASONS TO FILE A WRIT PROCEDURE DMV HEARINGS The DMV is directly responsible for issuing Driver’s licenses to California Residents. Not only does the DMV issue driver’s licenses, but it also keeps driving records which include accidents, failure to […]
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January 2, 2016
California law allows you to get a dismissal of your criminal case when your speedy trial rights are violated. This dismissal is done by filing a motion. This motion can be oral or written and applies to all criminal cases including Los Angeles DUI cases and any other Los Angeles Criminal Cases. If your speedy trial rights were violated, you can get your DUI dismissed in Los Angeles. Speedy trial rights are violated when a lot of time passed between the offense date and the prosecution and as a result of that, it is unfair to you to prosecute. Please click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest: CALIFORNIA SERNA MOTION DISMISSAL RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL […]
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November 28, 2015
A driver arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles can be charged with a violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) and/or section 23152 (b). A violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152 (b) occurs when a driver is over the legal limit. The legal limit is defined as .08% alcohol in blood. In proving that the driver is over the legal limit, the government will attempt to measure your blood alcohol level within 3 hours of driving. To make the prosecutor’s job easier, the driver who is arrested for a DUI is required by law to submit to a chemical test of his blood or breath. In this situation, defending a DUI in Los Angeles must be based on […]
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November 27, 2015
Los Angeles DUI investigation usually consists of 3 parts. During the first part, the police observes the driving of the driver and note their observation for future police report. During the second part, the police observe how the driver does on voluntary field sobriety tests. During the third part, the police will take the driver to a station and take his breath or blood for alcohol testing. Here’s a structured, expanded version of the blog post with clear subtopics: What to Expect During a Los Angeles DUI Investigation If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles, it is crucial to understand the steps officers take during a DUI investigation. Law enforcement follows a structured […]
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November 24, 2015
Many police officers consider all traffic stops a DUI investigation. Thus, the second you are stopped in Los Angeles by a police officer, you are suspected of a DUI! This is more so after accidents in Los Angeles, Orange County, etc. For example, if you are stopped for not wearing a seatbelt, many police officers, CHP officers, or any other law enforcement officer, will note if you can be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are trained to detect any signs of alcohol consumption, such as open bottles, the smell of alcohol, and any other signs, such as red eyes and slurred speech. Drunk driving attorneys in Los Angeles specialize in defending people who are pulled over without […]
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November 23, 2015
After a DUI arrest in Los Angeles, DUI investigating officers (LAPD, CHP, the Sheriffs, or local police agency officers), are required to tell the arrested driver that he has to take a blood test or a breath test. The purpose of the test is to measure the alcohol in the bloodstream of the arrested driver. If it is a breath test, you can see the results right away. If it is a blood test, the results will not be available for several weeks. The blood test is considered to be more accurate than the breath test, and because the blood is kept by the police, Los Angeles drunk driving attorneys can retest the collected blood later. The breath sample used […]
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October 26, 2015
In this article, we will discuss DUI Blood Test Errors that are well known and can cause serious problems in Los Angeles DUI prosecutions. DUI Blood test is done when by police after a DUI arrest. If you are arrested, the police will tell you that you have to submit to a chemical test. Los Angeles DUI lawyers will help you fight your DUI case and show that a DUI blood test was not done correctly. The driver will be asked to choose to either do a blood test or the breath test when arrested for a DUI. Only if neither test is available, the police have to offer a urine test. Urine test is very unreliable compared to breath […]
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October 22, 2015
This article discusses SEARCH AND SEIZURE LAWS. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. SEARCH AND SEIZURE DEFINITION SEARCH AND SEIZURE CASES UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF VEHICLES SEARCH AND SEIZURE: GENERALLY A search and seizure motion is one of the most important ways to defend a criminal case Los Angeles Superior Court. If won, the court will throw out the evidence against you. Without evidence, the DA will have to dismiss your case. If the stop is illegal, if won, the court will dismiss your DUI or dismiss your criminal case on their own motion. In California, Search and Seizure Rights (found in the 4th amendment […]
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September 20, 2015
Your Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney or Los Angeles DUI Attorney can help you get your DUI conviction thrown out. One way to do it is based on California Penal Code section 1018. A Los Angeles drunk driving attorney in our office will help you decide if you can win a motion to withdraw your guilty DUI plea. So, call a Los Angeles DUI and Criminal Defense attorney now to get helpful advice. PC 1018 California Penal Code section 1018 can be used for criminal cases that have not been sentenced and for cases where the sentencing was less than 6 months ago. So, if it has been less than 6 months since you were placed on probation by the […]
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