One of the biggest concerns our clients have with their Los Angeles DUI Case, is whether they will have to serve a jail sentence. The answer will depend on several different factors and the argument presented by your Los Angeles DUI Attorney. Two of the biggest factors the court will…
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Retaining an Attorney for a Torrance DUI
DUI’s are common charges that people all over Southern California face. It is a growing concern, and not all drivers are stopped lawfully, or legitimately. Torrance, being an active, and lively area, there is a consistent concern for DUIs. If you have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the…
Do I have to Appear in Court if I have a San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney?
Our clients lead busy lives and with work, school, and social obligations. It is difficult for them to clear up the day they are required to appear before the Criminal Judge. Fortunately, once they have retained us as counsel, we can make all appearances on behalf of our clients as…
Does It Make a Difference If My Los Angeles DUI Attorney is Familiar With the Courts?
When someone has been charged with a DUI, they have to make the decision of whether they want an attorney to represent them in the case. A DUI is a serious charge, and one that can affect your career, education and other goals. Hiring an attorney is often a good…
What Constitutional Rights do I give up When I sign a Los Angeles DUI Advisement of Rights
When a person is stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California, they will be required to appear before the Criminal judge on a given date to plead their case. If a Los Angeles DUI attorney has been hired, the attorney may appear on behalf of the…
Right to an Attorney when Pleading Guilty or No Contest to a Los Angeles DUI Case
When you have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, you will be given a court date to appear before a Criminal Judge. The law presumes that you are innocent until you are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it will be the Prosecutor’s job to prove…
What is a Los Angeles DUI Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea Form?
It is each person’s right to be heard by a court of law, and be given a fair trial before they are found guilty of a criminal charge. In interest of these rights, when a person is arrested and charged with a potential DUI, they are ordered to appear before…
What Types of Evidence Does Prosecution Use to Prove Intoxication in a San Diego DUI Case?
In a San Diego driving under the influence charge the Prosecutor has the burden of proving that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the arrest. To prove their case the Prosecutor will use several different types of evidence and must show proof beyond a reasonable doubt. If the…
Refusal to Take a BAC Test Due to Inability in a San Diego DUI Case
If a person is charged with a DUI, and they refused to take a breath or blood test at the time of the arrest, they may face additional consequences if convicted. When a driver is issued a California license, they give implied consent to submit for a blood alcohol test…
What are the Potential Consequences for Refusing to take a Blood Alcohol Test During a Los Angeles DUI Stop?
When a person is stopped and asked to take a Blood Alcohol Test, a refusal to do so, may lead to serious consequences. When a person is granted the privileges of driving in California, along with the obligations and duties is implied consent to cooperate if a driver is questioned…