THE DMV AND DUI A person who is arrested for a DUI generally has their license to drive confiscated by the arresting officer. Upon seizure, a notice will be generally given to the driver notifying them that they have ten (10) calendar days to request an APS hearing from the DMV. If that hearing is not…
PASSING A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST Can a driver being investigated for a DUI ever “pass” a field sobriety test? Once an officer has smelled the odor of alcohol on your breath you will generally be arrested and cited for DUI. The key word is “pass.” The officer who smelled the alcohol on your breath decides whether you…
DUI and your JOB A DUI conviction may cause you problems getting a job or keeping a job, especially if your job requires you to drive, administer medications or be bonded. I’ve had several clients come to me to get their guilty pleas withdrawn after pleading guilty with someone else. Pleading guilty to a first…
California Traffic Ticket Amensty started on January 1st, 2012 and will run for a period of 6 months. It sounds great but since it’s a government program you can be sure there are a few catches involved. The general program is statewide and designed to help the state grab some cash quickly which is pretty…
I love this time of the year. The sales are great. You can get a TV for under 300 bucks and build a brand new computer for under 400 and run Crysis on it. But one of the best deals out there is the California Amnesty Program coming up in a few weeks. This program…
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After being released from an embarrassing and frightening journey through the DUI arrest process you need to be prepared to take IMMEDIATE action. Being aware of the steps to take as soon as you are released from jail will ensure that your rights are upheld you can beat the DUI charge. IMMEDIATE ACTION is necessary;…
If you got a ticket in California for speeding over 100 mph, you face greater consequences than if you were speeding at a rate under 100. For starters, the judge can suspend your license for up to 30 days! It’s not a mandatory suspension, but the judge has the discretion to do so. He can…
Clients often think that if they test at a certain level on a DUI the case is over. Often a friend, a pseudo lawyer will advise them it is no use fighting a case if you are over the limit. This is far from the truth. What matters most in a DUI case is the…
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This submission is a guest post from John Brennan. He is a non-lawyer, at least we think he is a non-lawyer and according to his profile, he is a freelance writer living in Mexico. As always, taking a step back generates amazing perspective and it sure seems to us like he got this one…
If you receive a ticket which you felt was totally unjustified, you have every right to challenge it. The problem is, to do so you need to take time off from work to go to court, right? And c’mon, you’ve seen traffic court, it is a total PAIN, as you may spend hours simply waiting…
