Question: I received a 2nd DUI, first was in 1998. What type of penalty am I looking at for a 2nd DUI?
Answer: DUI’s for criminal court matters are compounded charges when within a 10 year period. I believe I have more info about... Read More
Question: I have a DUI court date in Van Nuys Court. Can I have the first court date transferred to san fernando court which is closer to where I live
Answer: If you have a Court date in Van Nuys for a DUI (ie. the citation states Van Nuys Court, and my... Read More
Question: Is there a chance the judge will reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor without having to go to trial? The Court is in Compton.
Answer: It is possible, depending on the factors of the case. Usually this would be worked out with the prosecutor prior to... Read More
Question: For the 10 years following your DUI, at any time you are found driving with a .01 BAC or higher, are you going to get charged with a second offense DUI?
Answer: No. While you are on probation for a DUI, you can not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in your... Read More
Question: Is my DUI case worth fighting if my results were around a 0.15? The cop did not see me driving. I was pulled over on Ventura Blvd in Van Nuys when the cop got to my car.
Answer: Yes. Along with many other potential issues, sounds like there is a good defense since it would appear to be difficult... Read More
Question: Can a work release program ordered in San Bernardino County be completed in LA County?
Answer: Have your attorney request that the work release program be transferred to L.A. County. Often, Courts will permit a similar work... Read More
Question: I got a DUI in Van Nuys, then another DUI in San Fernando 3 weeks later. Will I go to jail? I am scared.
Answer: I understand that you are nervous. Are these your first two DUI’s? It is possible that you can get one or... Read More