Question: Got two DUI’s in California. 1st DUI in Metropolitan Court in 2000 and 2nd DUI in Van Nuys, CA 2003 just got another DUI in Van Nuys, CA August 15, 2011. will i be charged with a 2nd or third DUI?
Answer: DUI’s (for charging purposes), stick with you for 10 years from arrest date to arrest date. If your first DUI arrest was over 10 years ago, but the 2nd offense was within 10 years, then you should be charged as a 2nd offense. If there is a 2nd offense DUI conviction, there will be... Read More
Question: I have a 2nd DUI from San Fernando, CA last year. What is the punishment if I get pulled over going to school while driving on a restricted license?
Answer: If pulled over, you would likely be charged with a “driving on a suspended license charge.” Also, you may get dinged with a probation violation as well. Essentially, you could be looking at penalties including potential jail time and hefty fines. You could potentially argue that school is your work, but this would not... Read More
I have a DUI in Van Nuys with .08 BAC Should I fight it?
DUI in Van Nuys with a .08 BAC Question: I have a DUI in Van Nuys, CA with 0.08 BAC Should I fight it? I was arrested on the 405 freeway. The officer never told me why I was pulled over though, and I didn’t think to ask at the time. Not sure why I... Read More
Can you help with a 12500 driving with no license charge in Metropolitan court on hill street los angeles, ca?
12500 Driving with no license charge in Metropolitan Court Question: Can you help with a 12500 driving with no license charge in Metropolitan court on hill street los angeles, ca? I am really nervous because I am not a U.S. citizen and do not want a misdemeanor conviction. Is there anything you can do to... Read More
Question: 1st DUI charge in Van Nuys, Ca. How DMV come into play?
Answer: It seems like double jeopardy, but the DMV can suspend your license in a quasi civil matter. If there is a DUI conviction, the DMV will also suspend your license. You only have 10 days from arrest to request DMV hearing or else they will take action without a hearing on the matter. Call... Read More
Question: is a .18 BAC high for a DUI? How much jail time will I have to do?
Answer: That is a high BAC, but that doesn’t mean your case is without defenses. Call me to discuss further at 818-336-1384. There are many variables involved. Is this a 1st DUI, 2nd DUI, 3rd DUI? I am usually able to resolve DUI cases without any jail time, but I need to know more about... Read More
Question: I have a 3rd DUI in Glendale court. I heard that my license will be suspended for 10 years?!?
Answer: There is a new statute coming into effect in 2012 that will give the court authority to suspend license for 10 years after a 3rd DUI conviction, depending on many variables. This law is not in effect yet. Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss further as there are some variables involved with this issue.... Read More