DUI Probation violation from Probation officer check in
Question: My son was convicted of a DUI. He was later arrested because his Probation Officer visited him at home, he found a small amount of alcohol in a flask. It was my hiss roommate’s flask. He has been following all the PO’s orders. He visits his PO regularly and doesn’t drink or drive. His... Read More
What happens at DUI in San Fernando before arraignment
Question: What happens at DUI in San Fernando before arraignment? Do I need an attorney? I think I did good on field sobriety tests. Answer: First, DMV hearings need to be requested very soon after being arrested for DUI or else you waive your right to a hearing and your license would likely be suspended... Read More
Van Nuys underage DUI
Question: My son got a DUI in Van Nuys, CA. He is 19 and breathalyser test was a .04. He has no juvenile record or traffic tickets. Is it possible to beat an underage DUI in Van Nuys, CA? Answer: Yes, it is possible to beat an underage DUI in Van Nuys, CA. Attacking the... Read More
Arrested in Simi Valley, CA for DUI
Question: I was arrested in Simi Valley, CA for DUI on Sunday night. Am I going to Jail. Answer: Sorry to hear you were arrested for DUI. I would like to know more details as to your case, as well as your history (ie. do you have any prior DUI’s?) Call me at 818-336-1384 to... Read More
Is there a chance of alcohol dissipating on a blood retest for DUI?
Questions: I’ve seen a lot of reasons for re testing blood in DUI cases, but it seems to me that there is a chance, especially with a high bac (say like over .20) that after a month and a half or whatever, some of the alcohol could dissipate between tests. is this accounted for in... Read More
Can I go to jail for a dui and hit and run property damage?
Question: I was recently charged with a dui and hit and run in Tarzana, CA with property damage. both DUI and Hit & Run are charged as misdemeanors. will I go to jail? Not sure what my alcohol level was because the battery on the officers breathalyzer was dead so we waited until I got... Read More
I have two previous DUI's and recently got a thrid DUI. Can I go to jail
Question: I have two previous DUI’s. First DUI in Van Nuys, CA on 12/20/2001 and 2nd DUI in Burbank 3/27/2002. I recently got a thrid DUI in Torrance, CA on 5/20/12. Can I go to jail? Also, I never finished my DUI alcohol programs for the first 2 DUI convictions. Answer: This should be treated... Read More