Question: If there are reasons for my poor driving (ie. talking on cell phone), would that get my San Fernando DUI dismissed?
Answer: Although the reason for driving poorly may be able to help in defending your case, poor driving (or talking on the cell phone without a headset alone) would give the officer probable cause to pull you over, leading to the DUI investigation. I regularly handle San Fernando DUI cases and can help you with... Read More
Question: What happens if there is a bench warrant for my failure to appear for a DUI in Burbank Court case?
Answer: If you are stopped by an officer and there is a bench warrant, they can arrest you and take you into custody on the spot, and hold you until you see the Judge. If there is a bench warrant for your arrest based on a DUI in Burbank, I recommend dealing with it as... Read More
Question: Is weaving enough to get arrested for DUI? Pulled over on 405 near Encino for DUI, and arrested for DUI in Van Nuys jail with court there.
Pulled over for weaving Question: Is weaving enough to get arrested for DUI? I was pulled over on 405 near Encino for DUI, and arrested for DUI in Van Nuys jail with court there coming up in a few weeks. The CHP officer told me I was weaving. I don’t think I was weaving. Mabye going... Read More
Question: I am charged for misdemeanor no drivers license VC 12500 in Los Angeles, Ca Metropolitan Court next month. I have valid out of state license???
Answer: Technically one is supposed to get a valid CA license once they move to California. Do you live in this state? If so, how long have you lived in CA for? What state is your car registered and insured? There are many potential defenses in these driving with no license cases, and I have... Read More
Question: I just got 3rd DUI in Santa Clarita and on probation for 2nd DUI in San Fernando. What now??? Need DUI attorney in Santa Clarita and DUI attorney in San Fernando?
Answer: Santa Clarita is a fairly tough court. There would be additional penalties for the probation violation as well. I would recommend contacting a DUI attorney as soon as possible and have one for your case. One DUI attorney can handle both matters, and I regularly handle DUI’s and probation violation matters in both courts.... Read More
Question: Convicted of DUI in San Fernando last year. How long do I have to wait to get a wet reckless expunged from my record?
Answer: It sounds like you were charged with DUI in San Fernando, but you were convicted of Wet Reckless in San Fernando (a lesser charge compared to DUI). That said, you can not get a conviction dismissed / expunged while on probation. It may be possible to get your probation terminated early in order to... Read More
Question: Burbank First DUI case – How or who determines the arraignment date?
Answer: Usually the citation that was issued to you will list the arraignment date on it. If that is not the case, contact the criminal clerk at the Court where your matter will be heard. They should be able to tell you if your case is filed and when the arraignment date is. Note that... Read More