Question: I had another attorney for my DUI in Van Nuys, CA and lost my case. Now I can't get him on the phone. Apparently i have to get IID based on DUI in Los Angeles county. How do I get the IID installed if I my license is suspended?

Answer: If you were convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles County (including Van Nuys, CA), you will have to get an IID even on a 1st offense DUI. Have someone else drive your car to get the IID installed. Some companies will also drive to your residence to install the IID, but charge extra...
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Question: 12500 Driving without license in Los Angeles. Penalty for missing court date? Chances of getting reduced to infraction?

Answer: If you miss court date (and don’t have a privately retained defense attorney handling your case), the Judge may either put a hold on your drivers license, issue a bench warrant, and/or attach a financial civil assessment (financial penalty). If you retain me (or any other privately retained attorney), I can handle the hearing(s)...
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Question: I was pulled over for DUI in Studio City, but not charged with DUI. BAC was .01. I had a Van Nuys DMV hearing 3 months ago and lost (under 21). Can I get license now that I just turned 21?

Answer: Unfortunately, no. You will need to serve the 1 year suspension issued by the DMV for the underage zero tolerance DUI. Had you contacted and hired me prior to your DMV hearing, I may have been able to win it for you. Particularly with a .01 BAC. You may be eligible for a critical...
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