Late last night the California State Legislature signed California AB 60 which will allow over 2 million undocumented immigrants to obtain a valid California Drivers License….sort of. There appears to be an ongoing debate right now about whether California AB 60 will allow a drivers “license” or just a driving “privilege”. Either way,…
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Sometimes, in reference to a DUI, you will hear the term “wet reckless” or simply a “wet”. What does this even mean? Well, it is a term used as a plea bargain settlement in place of a DUI. You cannot be charged with a “wet reckless”. Instead, California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23103.5 (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23103_5.htm) allows…
If you or someone you love are facing charges for shoplifting (petty theft) or grand theft or commercial burglary in a Los Angeles County Courthouse, here’s what you need to know: 1) If the Police Came To The Store, You Are Going To Be Charged With Shoplifting or Another Theft Related Crime. The store’s “asset…
While visiting the great state of California, I was stopped by a police and issued a traffic ticket for speeding. I was looking for my hotel in an unfamiliar location, and I was in a hurry to start my vacation. The officer issued a citation of the Vehicle Code for speeding (VC § 22349), a…
DUI defenses that work, the “No drive” defense. When it comes to DUI law, there are two types of DUI defenses. The first type would be DUI defenses that sound nice on paper or in your lawyer’s office. These are great for legal debates or a nice scholarly article, but they won’t do you…
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Field Sobriety Tests can be a little scary and chances are, whether you have ever been pulled over for a DUI or not, you know about the Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s). Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement to determine whether a subject’s blood alcohol level is below or above the legal limit. While…
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably trying to figure out what to do about your Los Angeles County Bench warrant. You’re obviously worried about it. You must be tired of that feeling of dread every time you see a cop. But understandably, you’re afraid to go to court. Are they going to slap…
Introduction to the Ignition Interlock Device Program California An IID is installed on a motor vehicle’s dashboard and acts like a breathalyzer. Prior to the vehicle being started, the driver must first give a breath sample into the device. If the IID detects a breath alcohol level higher than the programmed amount the engine will…
Flock of Seagulls van stolen in Downey per breaking news reports Flock of Seagulls van stolen in Downey per reports in the LA Times. You read that right, Flock of Seagulls, the great 80’s band that inspired the name for our blog, Flock of Legals, has just been the victim of a crime in…
Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer I have people call me every day and ask, “If I blew over the limit…..how can I win my case?” People just can’t imagine that they could blow over the limit and NOT get a DUI conviction. The very first step in building a defense in a case with a…
