Two breath tests
Two breath tests Question: I was arrested for a DUI the other night. At the time of my arrest I was very nervous and because I was so nervous I was not thinking clearly. What I can’t figure out is why the officer had me blow in to two different breath machines? Was the first... Read More
I have a DUI in San Fernando and pulled over for speeding
DUI with potential speeding enhancement Question: I have a DUI in San Fernando and pulled over for speeding. Will I have an infraction traffic ticket as well? It is not listed on my DUI citation. It just has the charge which I researched and says it is for DUI. Pulled over by CHP last week.... Read More
Jail when I show up at court for first DUI
Question: Can I go to jail when I show up at court for first DUI in Van Nuys, CA? I was arrested for a DUI about a week ago but I was released without having to go to jail at all. Now I am nervous that when I show up to court they will then... Read More
Question: I was just arrested for my 2nd dui in Los Angeles with a bac of .21. My last dui was in Van Nuys, CA 8 years ago. how much jail?
Answer: A second DUI, and with a high BAC level at .21, can have serious consequences. There are more answers I would need to predict what your jail time would be, but unless a DUI attorney is able to poke holes in the prosecutors case, you would be looking at some amount of jail time.... Read More
Will the Prosecutor charge me with a DUI enhancement if my ticket does not state the DUI enhancement? DUI in San Fernando Court if that makes a difference.
Answer: It is possible that there will be an additional penalty for having a .15 or higher BAC, but that, along with everything else, can be fought. Sounds like there are some good starting points to defending your case. 1. can they prove actual driving? 2. If they can prove driving, can they prove time... Read More
Question: Can you wait 4 weeks in Van Nuys, California DUI case before testing blood for alcohol? Is it accurate if the blood is not tested within 12-24 hrs?
Answer: Assuming there were was the correct amount of preservative in the blood sample, it was properly stored, the preservative was properly mixed when the blood was first put into the vial…etc..then it’s possible that the blood tested 4 weeks later could still be fairly accurate. But that’s a lot of ifs. You should consult... Read More
Question: I have a DUI in Los Angeles with Blood draw. The doctor was not present when RN drew blood. Will this help?
Answer: No, a doctor does not have to supervise a RN during blood draw for DUI, they just have to follow Title 17 procedures. You should contact an attorney to discuss your case in more detail. Feel free to contact me at 818-336-1DUI if you would like to discuss your case in more detail. Phil... Read More