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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…
Drinking and driving can have a devastating impact on your life and any other motorists on the road. Consequently, it is always best to have a designated driver or call a cab after a night of partying with friends. However, everyone is entitled to making mistakes and if arrested for a DUI contact a criminal…
Introduction No matter how you look at it, driving while high or drunk is illegal. In California, being arrested for drunk driving or driving while on drugs carries substantial penalties. For first time offenders, you may find yourself facing a fine of at least $500, mandatory probation, required attendance at a DUI/Drug School and a…
California Speeding Ticket over one hundred miles per hour When you get a California Speeding Ticket over one hundred miles per hour you have joined the overachievers club. Not only are you going over the speed limit, you are going WAY over the speed limit. California speeding tickets over one hundred miles per…
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…
