Question: I was home for almost an hour when a Cop arrested me for a DUI in Malibu. Now I have a Court case in Malibu coming up next month? Am I going to jail?
Answer: I need to know a little more about your case, but from what you wrote, there are potential defenses in your case, including potential lack of probable cause to appear at your house, potential lack of witness observing your driving, and fighting the BAC results since you were home for a half hour after... Read More
Question: I live out of state but got a Los Angeles DUI Conviction. Is it possible to do my classes in another state?
Answer: Yes, it is possible. The process includes going to Court where your conviction is, have your case recalled, inform the court that you live out of state, and request that the court allow you to do a comparable Alcohol course in your state of residence. An attorney licensed in California can handle this for... Read More
Question: What will happen if I got in an accident without car insurance and on a suspended license? I also have a prior charge for suspended license that I missed the court date on. Both cases are in downtown Los Angeles Metropolitan Court
Answer: There are a lot of issues here. The potential consequences can be very high, but can be controlled to an extent. When was your accident? Is there a failure to appear on that case too, or is that court date coming up in the near future? I have handled similar cases with good results,... Read More
Question: I have was arrested for a DUI in Sherman Oaks and had a Van Nuys DUI Court hearing that I didn’t go to. Is there a warrant for my arrest? what should I do?
Answer: If you missed your arraignment date for a DUI and were not represented by an attorney at that hearing, it is likely that the Van Nuys Court issued a bench warrant for your arrest. Generally, the warrant needs to be addressed at Court to be recalled and quashed. I would recommend having an attorney... Read More
Question: Do I need a DUI Attorney in Van Nuys if my court is Van Nuys? Or can the attorney be from somewhere else?
Answer: As long as the attorney is licensed to practice in the state of California, he or she can represent you at Van Nuys Court. Coincidentally, my office is in Sherman Oaks, which is about 3 miles from Van Nuys Court. But, for example, I handle cases throughout Los Angeles, Ventura County, and San Bernardino... Read More
Question: I was arrested for a Minor in Possession 6 years ago in Malibu. I just received a DUI in san fernando valley two days ago. Will the Minor in possession charge count against me here?
Answer: Although the prosecutor may try to use that against you when negotiating a plea agreement, it will not increase the DUI charge you are facing. So if this is your first DUI, then it will be charged as a first DUI. So, in short, the “MIP” will not make your DUI a 2nd offense... Read More
Question: I was arrested in Woodland hills for a DUI with Van Nuys Court Date, but I will be out of town. What happens?
Answer: If you are represented by private counsel, then your attorney can represent you without your presence with your permission at the hearing(s) on a misdemeanor DUI charge. For example, if you retain me to handle your misdemeanor DUI case, I can go to the court date(s) on your behalf so you don’t need to... Read More