If you have been stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence after you have already been convicted for a previous DUI, your consequences significantly increase. A second DUI conviction carries with it mandatory jail time and enhanced fees, as well as probation. It is a very serious charge the…
Many people mistakenly believe that they can only be charged with driving under the influence when they are driving a motor vehicle. This, in fact, is not the case. A person may also be charged under the California Navigation and Harbors Code Section 655. California Navigation and Harbors Code Section…
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…
The California Legislature has directed courts to follow sentencing guidelines for any person charged and convicted of a DUI.sJudges and Prosecutors have a broad range of guidelines and penalties for a DUI case. The Prosecutors will consider several factors and will make an offer to the Judge. The Judge has…