When you have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you are not yet convicted. The prosecutor on your case has to prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before you can be convicted and sentenced for your case. Your first court…
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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…
Do I Need a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer if I plan to Plead Guilty to DUI?
Many of our clients make the mistake of thinking that because they meet the elements of a DUI that they will be found guilty and do not need to expend the money on a Los Angeles DUI Specialist. The first mistake people make is thinking that because they were drinking…
The Benefits of Creative And Skillful Plea Bargaining in a Los Angeles DUI Case
Plea bargaining is simply a negotiation between your attorney and the prosecutor to dismiss or reduce the charges that may be pending against you. These type of negotiations can also be very effective at obtaining dismissals, reductions in penalties like eliminating jail time, in exchange for community service. For example,…
How Does a Refusal Affect my San Diego DUI Case During Trial?
Many of our clients believe that because they have refused to take a Blood Alcohol Test during the time of their DUI arrest, there will not be enough evidence to find them guilty of a DUI. This, however, is not true. A person may be found guilty of a DUI…
The Importance of Plea Bargaining in a California Drug Possession Case
Plea Bargaining is a useful tool in many different criminal cases. A plea bargain is essentially an offer made by prosecution. If you agree to plead guilty prosecution will agree to give you a lesser charge and consequently a lesser penalty. In drug possession cases, plea bargaining can have beneficial…
What is Plea Bargaining in California?
A majority of criminal cases do not go to trial, instead they are resolved through a process called plea bargaining. A plea bargain is an offer made by prosecution at your first appearance in court, also known as your arraignment. Prosecution will ask you to plead guilty to a lesser…
Hiring A Los Angeles DUI Attorney… Essential Questions to Ask
sLos Angeles DUI Attorneys are not created equally. There are vast differences in and attorneys skill, expertise, and years of experience. When you have been arrested for a drunk driving case in Los Angeles, it is essential to have the protection and representation of a highly experience DUI Attorney. Not…
Plea Bargaining in a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Case
Knowing when to accept a plea bargain is a very critical decision which requires analyzing objectively the prosecutors case, including any and all evidence they have, and any witnesses. There are three possible outcomes of a DUI prosecution. The rarest is after the prosecutor in a courtroom finds an obvious…
Alternative Sentencing for a Los Angeles Drug Possession Charge
In California the courts tend to prefer drug treatment over a jail sentence for those charged with drug offenses. The hope of the court is to rehabilitate the offender rather than punish them by a sentence which could increase the probability of a second offense. Depending on the specific facts…