This charge can be filed as an infraction or as a misdemeanor. The consequences can vary significantly depending on how the charge is filed. If your “license was suspended” because of traffic tickets, a prosecutor may reduce the charge to driving without a license VC 12500(a) if you get your actual (physical) license back and show it to the court.
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It seems obvious that prosecutors, who are held to the highest standards of behavior by the State Bar, should be held to their word, and required to fulfill their promises to a Defendant and his or her lawyer. As we’ve learned, this doesn’t always happen, and therefore an aggressive, proactive approach to discovery and notice requirements should…
Learn About Reasons Why DUI Cases Won in California: With California’s stringent DUI laws, winning a case for drunk driving is an uphill battle; however, hiring an attorney can be a lifesaver. An expert DUI attorney will have access to information and resources that are not available to anyone else. Therefore, the percentage of DUI…
Guest Post By: Christopher J McCann To Share Some Weird, Strange & Crazy Laws In California That You Won’t Believe Still Exist. Getting a driver’s license in California or in any state is a privilege and not a right. There is an education base that needs to be the foundation for knowing the rules of…
Challenging Breath and Blood Tests in a DUI at Trial Many people charged with a DUI, and even many lawyers that are not familiar with DUI defenses, don’t know that you can even challenge a breath or blood test in a case. Our Orange County DUI Lawyers do in every case, but often, part of…
When you are charged with a crime, the District Attorney’s Office will often offer for you to take a plea, which means you admit to some crimes and agree to terms of punishment such as jail time and probation. Probation will generally be for a period of 3 years and carry with it numerous terms,…
Wet reckless plea reduction can help you avoid the mandatory consequences under California DUI sentencing law. A DUI conviction in California (yes even a first time DUI conviction) will trigger several mandatory minimum penalties that will dramatically affect your day to day life. Wet reckless plea reduction can help soften the blow. Mandatory Consequences for…
