As part of the California Implied Consent Law, a person arrested for DUI is given the option of taking a breath or a blood test. For reasons I discuss elsewhere, blood testing is now my recommended choice. Remember: unless you are under 21 or on DUI probation you are free to refuse the handheld Breathalyzer given […]
Read MoreWalmart Partners Up With Lawyers In a Race To the Bottom In Legal Representation Walmart has earned a reputation as the leader in the race to the economic bottom. For years they’ve negotiated the lowest prices for the goods they sell and for the services of those who toil at Walmart. A staggering number of […]
Read MorePut simply, bail is the security for your appearance at court through trial. Upon your being booked the police set bail using a bail schedule. Here for misdemeanors or Here for felonies. The amount is based solely on what you were charged with and is cumulative. That is, if you were charged with three offenses, […]
Read MoreIn California, you face a lesser punishment for pleading to Wet Reckless than to a DUI conviction. While a DUI carries a Mandatory 3 month Alcohol class, Wet Reckless a 12 hour class. There are usually lower fines for a Wet Reckless. It does not have the same insurance consequences. A Wet Reckless doesn’t result […]
Read MoreHere’s How the Breath Test Works in Los Angeles County. In Los Angeles, the CHP and LAPD use the Intoximeter EC/IR machine to breath test those they arrest for DUI. You should not refuse (the implied consent test). This is the test given at the police station. The EC stands for electrochemical. This is how […]
Read MoreIf you have a criminal conviction and were not advised of your immigration consequences. And if you are now experiencing removal proceedings or other immigration consequences. You can make a motion under Penal Code Section 1473.7 to have the plea vacated. You have to make the motion before or within a reasonable time after the […]
Read MoreWith the holidays upon us and everyone enjoying themselves, you may find yourself in situation with flashing lights in your rearview mirror. First, don’t drink and drive. The inconvenience and cost of an Uber or Lyft is nothing compared to the inconvenience and cost of getting charged with DUI. Should you find yourself in a […]
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