Question: Should I get a lawyer when I am being charged with trespassing for crossing over my neighbors property in Encino, CA?
Answer: This does not sound like a serious case, but you should contact an attorney to discuss in more detail in an... Read More
Question: What are my chances of reducing a DUI to Dry Reckless in San Fernando Court? My BAC was .088
Answer: It is possible to get your charge reduced to a Dry Reckless or similar charge (Exhibition of Speed). I would need... Read More
A recent example where a DUI charge was dismissed based on a Suppression Motion
Re: People v. Peter Lance, November 15, 2011- DUI case dismissed The Honorable Brian Hill, Judge of the Santa Barbara County Superior... Read More
Question: Can the Van Nuys DMV suspend my license for DUI if the charges were DUI charges were dropped? The DUI criminal case was in San Fernando, CA, but the DMV hearing for DUI was in Van Nuys.
Answer: Yes, dmv hearing is seperate from any criminal matter in a dui case. If you were arrested for DUI and had... Read More
Question: What is considered failing on a DUI field sobriety test? The DUI was by Van Nuys PD
Answer: As a general rule of thumb, every police report that I have looked at in DUI cases has shown issues on... Read More
UNDERSTANDING THE DUI LAWS IN CALIFORNIA
Understanding DUI Laws in California
Question: Just charged with Petty Theft PC 484 charge in Van Nuys, CA for taking something from a store in Studio City, CA.. Will my informal probation for DUI be effected?
Answer: There is a possible probation violation issue. Was the 484 Petty Theft in the same jurisdiction as the past DUI conviction... Read More