Wet Reckless in Los Angeles
February 23, 2016
DUI Probation is a very common resolution in many DUI cases. However, the law does not require that a defendant is placed on probation. Instead, a defendant in a DUI case can resolve his or her case for a “terminal disposition”, meaning, after the sentencing, there are no obligations to the court because after the sentence is complete and the case is over. In fact, you must agree to be placed on probation. Defendants Want to Be on DUI Probation to Avoid Jail Time. Some defendants are not eligible for DUI probation because of the record or the nature of the offense. For instance, if you are charged with a 3rd felony, the DA can allege a special allegation under […]
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December 24, 2015
Dry reckless , codified in the California Vehicle Code Section 23103, in an alternative to a DUI plea that is can be used during a plea negotiation by the Los Angeles DUI Attorneys. A “dry reckless” is a great alternative to a DUI mainly because it is not a “priorable” offense so that, unlike a “wet reckless”, it has no statutory provisions to enhance punishment for a future DUI. Also, there is no requirement to complete an alcohol education program that is often required in a ‘wet reckless” and is mandatory for any DUI convictions. Lastly, just like with a “wet reckless”, a “dry reckless” carries lesser fines, lesser probationary period, lesser jail exposure, and no license suspension. Exhibition of […]
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November 19, 2015
This article discusses Reckless Driving in Los Angeles. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. Reckless Driving: “Wet Reckless” Reckless Driving: “Dry Reckless” Why Reckless Driving is Better Then DUI Reckless driving is an offense that can be prosecuted when a person intentionally drives a vehicle in a “wanton” disregard for the safety of person or property. To prove reckless driving, the People of the State of California have to prove that you drove a vehicle, that you were aware that your actions created a risk of harm and you ignored that risk. There is no requirement that you intended to cause damage. All elements of the offense and the intent must be proven […]
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October 30, 2015
How much does a good DUI lawyer cost? The price of hiring a professional DUI defense attorney to help you fight your case in the Superior Court and at the Administrative Per se hearing varies between practitioners. It is not uncommon to hear that some lawyers will charge as little as $500.00 to represent defendants in court. On the other hand, it is also possible to hire an attorney who values his services extremely high and to pay $10,000.00 or more for even pretrial representation. Typically, it is not advisable to hire attorneys on the low end of the price range mostly because they will be either inexperience or not motivated to litigate the criminal case to get the best possible […]
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April 16, 2013
Many Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys are expecting that the DUI law in California will change to be harsher on the drivers. The most likely changes, if they are to come, would be some combination of the following: (1) making DUI crimes priorable for longer than the current 10 years priorability. (2) making some level of THC in blood be a “per se” DUI – such as the case with alcohol where a .08% BAC is a DUI regardless of the level of intoxication. (3) reducing the level of alcohol at which a driver is in violation of DUI laws lower than the current 0.08 percent. This possibility is based on many prosecutorial experts believing that most people’s attention and […]
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December 10, 2010
In this article Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses Wet Reckless Conviction in Los Angeles. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. WET RECKLESS LEGAL BASIS WET RECKLESS CONVICTION – AVOIDS JAIL TIME WET RECKLESS CONVICTION – AVOIDS LICENSE SUSPENSION WET RECKLESS CONVICTION – AVOID IID WET RECKLESS CONVICTION – BETTER RECORD WET RECKLESS AND PRIORABILITY DUI arrest is a very scary experience for anyone because of its potential consequences on your job, your record and even your family. Most people who are arrested for DUI have never been in a situation of an arrest and investigation and will often act in a way that will not help their case. Instead, a person who is […]
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