Can a judge add to a DUI sentence 7 months later?
Question: Can a judge add to a DUI sentence 7 months later? I was convicted of a DUI in Inglewood, CA but the judge never mentioned anything about some of the penalties (ie. community labor and AA meetings) that I was supposed to do and it is not on my paperwork. Answer: Generally speaking once... Read More
Can I get my 1st DUI in Torrance, CA dismissed
Question: Can I get my 1st DUI in Torrance, CA dismissed? I was driving into an intersection while a drunk driver passed a red light and I smashed into him.. No injuries. and The Cop showed up late and stated we were both had been drinking.. and questioned me about the traffic light. I was... Read More
Are Writs on DUI DMV hearings successful
Question: Are Writs on DMV hearings successful? The officer confused the PAS refusal for chemical one but I still lost at the DMV hearing in Van Nuys, CA but should not have lost. Answer: If there good cause for the writ in the first place, then they can be successful. Is your issue that the... Read More
DMV hearing for DUI no PAS results in report
Question: I have a DUI in Burbank, CA and a DMV hearing. I did a blood test but there is no record of the breath test I did before I was arrested. Can they get those breath results in even though I haven’t seen any proof of them from what the DMV sent me. Answer:... Read More
first DUI and starting school soon
Question: I was arrested for DUI near Studio City on the freeway a few nights ago. Cop was very impatient with me. He gave me choice of breath or blood test. I did blood test. Then he asked me to do a breath test after for his records. I asked why…since I already did the... Read More
Can I get petty theft removed from my record
Question: How do I get rid of a misdemeanor for petty theft from San Fernando Court off of my record? I was convicted years ago, but want to clean up my record. Answer: If you want to “expunge” your record, it is done through what is called a 1203.4 petition to the court. Basically it... Read More
Can I change my DUI plea after I get a sentence?
Question: I decided not to hire a DUI attorney and entered a plea for a DUI in Glendale Court with a pretty big sentence. Can I change my plea after I got a sentenced? I am thinking that I want to take my chances with a trial. Answer: It is possible to enter a withdrawal... Read More