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 I’ve had several clients come to me to get their guilty pleas withdrawn after pleading guilty with someone else.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…
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A new training course conducted by the federal agency in charge of deportations in order to push prosecutors and immigration enforcement officers to focus their efforts on removing immigrants convicted of crimes. This new policy will result in speeding deportations of high-risk offenders while halting those of illegal immigrants with no criminal records and strong…
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On Friday, January 6, 2012 over 1,200 drivers were stopped at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue. As a result of the check point, people were not only arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but were also arrested for possession of narcotics, and driving either no license or a…
A defendant who has not been brought to trial within a reasonable time may move the court for an Order to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that his right to a speedy trial has been violated. The basis for this is found in both the United States Constitution and in California state law. The…
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There are two things you should never forget when you’re by the side of the road in shackles and getting ready to take the long lonely ride to jail, whether innocent or guilty: 1. You owe NO duty to the police to help them arrest you or increase the charges against you by confessing, acting…
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Did you know that you can ask an arresting police officer for an NOA (Notice to appear in court) instead of being arrested? An NOA is a citation that requires you to appear in court. Once there, you can be convicted and sentenced to jail by the judge. BUT, there is one crucial difference: You…
Take one chopstick by itself and try to break it. Easy. Take a bundle of ten chopstick and try breaking it. Harder right? A similar concept when it comes when asking the court to release you on your own recognizance. What do I mean? Well, anytime a person is arrested, a decision is made whether…
This week’s Friday Favorite is about a 17-year-old boy who was arrested Wednesday after allegedly crashing a sport utility vehicle into a Torrance house. He was allegedly the driver of a Chevrolet Blazer which apparently spun out of control and went in backward, landing about ¾ inside the house! Not only did he flee the…
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…
