Questions: What happens at the DUI arraignment in Los Angeles?
Answer: Generally, you or your attorney (or both) goes before the Judge, enters a plea, and if it is a not guilty plea, the matter is set for pre-trial. Also, often this is when discovery (ie. police report) is handed over to the DUI defense attorney and negotiations with the prosecutor ensue. Call me at... Read More
Penalty for driving without a license, VC 12500
Penalty for driving without a license, VC 12500 Question: Will I go to jail for driving without a license, VC 12500 violation in Los Angeles? I saw online that it is a misdmeanor and that I can get up to 6 months in jail. I just started a new job. My drivers license expired and... Read More
Question: How long will a DUI conviction stay on my record?
Answer: The DUI conviction will stay on your record indefinitely unless it is expunged. Once expunged, the conviction will be withdrawn and your record will show that the charge was dismissed. I regularly handle expungements and have done several expungements in Van Nuys Court, including DUI expungements. Call me at 818-336-1DUI if you want to... Read More
Question: Will the penalty be less if it’s my first DUI? in San Fernando Court. I am 26 years old with a clean driving record prior to this.
Answer: Well, it’s more of…if this was a 2nd or more DUI offense, then the potential penalty would be a lot more than what it would be for a 1st offense DUI. See the DUI Info tab on my website for potential penalty. Also, call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case in more detail.... Read More
Question: What happens if I am convicted of a DUI with Refusal? I didn’t think I had to do breath test, but now Burbank Court is saying I did.
Answer: Is this a 1st offense DUI? 2nd DUI? etc. Assuming it’s a 1st DUI, if convicted and admitting or found guilty of the refusal allegation, the penalties will include a 1 year drivers license suspension without any option of getting a restricted license. That is in addition to the regular DUI potential penalties that... Read More
Question: How long will my license be suspended for in a DUI and 12500 no license case in San Fernando?
Answer: There are a lot of variables here. Is this a first offense DUI, 2nd DUI…etc? It may be possible to get the DUI charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense that would not require a license suspension from the Court. Also, I have been successful in getting VC 12500 no license charges completely... Read More
Question: Are DUI’s misdemeanors in Burbank Court?
Answers: Generally, yes, DUI’s are charged as misdemeanors. It is possible that they can be charged as felonies if there was an accident with serious injury, or it’s your 4th or more DUI offense in last 10 years. Also, if you are under 21 and the BAC was low, it’s possible to be charged as... Read More