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Strauss, Lawrence: criminal defense
Paparian, William: Driving under the influence Driving under the influence can result in loss of your driving license, increased insurance premiums and driving points, jail time, and stiff fines. You might not be able to drive to work. California has strict drunk driving laws, especially for multiple offenses within a ten year period. If there was an injury, the penalties can be severe and it could be filed as a felony. Moreover, you must appear at a DMV hearing within ten days of being arrested for DUI to explain why you should keep your license. This is separate from the criminal court appearance for the arrest.
Tedford, James: all aspect of criminal defense and personal injury
Cramer, Garfield: Drug Cases: Trafficking, Conspiracy, Cultivation of Marijuana, Simple Possession, Possession for Sale and Transportation of Drugs, including Cocaine; Marijuana; Heroin; MDMA or Ecstasy; Methamphetamine (to include manufacturing); Prescription Drugs Homicide Cases: 1st and 2nd Degree Murder, Felony Murder, Attempted Murder; Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter DUI/Drunk Driving: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Driving Under the Influence Cases; DMV Hearings; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs; Hit & Run Cases Theft Cases: Burglary; Grand Theft; Possession of Stolen Property; Petty Theft Robbery: Armed Robbery; Strong Armed Robbery; Bank Robbery; Car Jacking Domestic Violence: Aggravated Battery; Criminal Threats; Violation of Restraining Orders; Assaults; Witness Intimidation Charges; Stalking Assaults: Assault with Firearm(or any weapon); Assault with Force Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury; Simple Assault Fraud Cases: Worker's Compensation Fraud; Insurance Fraud; Credit Card Fraud; Computer Crimes; Medical Fraud; Forgery Three Strike Cases: 2nd & 3rd Strike Cases Juvenile Cases: All Offenses Asset Forfeiture: Federal & State Money & Property Forfeiture Proceedings. Additional Cases: Ball Reduction Hearings; Probation Violations; Sealing/Expungement of Records; Bench Warrants
Cargal, Matthew: In California, driving under the influence, DUI, is a criminal offense. It is not like a traffic ticket where if the officer doesn’t show up your case will be dismissed. The first court appearance in a criminal case is called an arraignment. This is a formal hearing where the judge tells you what you are charged with and then asks whether you want to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, the judge sentences you and gives you a punishment. If you plead not guilty the judge will usually set the case for a pretrial conference. The pretrial conference is another formal hearing where your attorney and the prosecutor discuss resolving the case and handle other matters like motions and exchanging evidence. If your case cannot be settled or dismissed at pretrial then it will go to trial. A trial is another formal proceeding where both sides put on witnesses and argue the case before a judge and jury. If you win the trial your case is dismissed. If you lose, the judge decides your punishment. A few things to keep in mind: If you plead guilty at the arraignment, the case is over and you cannot fight your case; The judge and the prosecutor will not negotiate with you. You need an attorney if you want to do anything other than plead guilty; In most cases you need an experienced DUI defense attorney to get the best result!
Gallo, James: Real Estate Law: Landlord Tenant Law Acquisitions Construction Contracts Foreclosures Leases Property Management Title/Property Disputes Boundary Disputes Real Estate Purchase/Sale Contracts Personal Injury: Wrongful Death Automobile Accidents Loss of Consortium Cases Negligence Liability Medical Negligence Elder Abuse Defective Product Liability Criminal: DUIs Traffic Tickets Misdemeanors & Felonies Sealing Criminal Records Civil/Business Law: Business Entity Formation Collections Cases Complex Business Litigation Risk Management
Kaye McLane & Bednarski: Antitrust Violations Arson Bank Robbery Bribery Child Pornography Child Porn Enhancement Conspiracy Counterfeiting Drug Crimes Embezzlement Espionage Extortion Forgery Fraud Hate Crimes Human Trafficking Identity Theft Immigration Offenses Kidnapping Money Laundering Public Corruption Racketeering RICO Act Violations Sex Crimes Tax Evasion Violent Crimes White Collar Crimes
Gottesman, Ann: Being arrested for driving under the influence is a serious matter because it can result in the loss of your license, your job, and your freedom. There are numerous potential consequences of a DUI conviction, such as increased insurance premiums, points on your license, interlock installation, civil suits, fines, restitution, community service, substance-abuse treatment, probation, and more. If you have been arrested for a DUI, you will have to appear at a DMV hearing as well as in court. Since the DMV only gives you ten days from the date of your arrest to explain why you should be able to keep your license, hiring an attorney right away can mean the difference between keeping your license and losing it. Most importantly, a good attorney will be able to defend you in court against the criminal charges filed against you. DUI LAW Anyone who drives under the influence of alcohol or any drug is in violation of Vehicle Code Section 23152(a). Any person whose blood-alcohol level is at or above 0.08 percent while driving is in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152(b). To be in violation of VC 23152(b), one does not technically have to be under the influence—just having a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher is a violation of that statute even if one feels completely sober. Also, if a person drives under the influence, and at the same time does any act forbidden by law, or neglects to do any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, and which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver, that person is in violation of Vehicle Code section 23153(a). Even if the person feels sober, if he or she was driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or greater and concurrently does any act forbidden by law, or neglects any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, and that act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver, that person violates Vehicle Code 23153(b). DUI When Driver Under 21 (Non-Injury): Statutes NOTE: When reading the statutes below, remember that the tests and equipment used to determine a driver’s alcohol level are sometimes inaccurate and faulty. I always subpoena records to determine if the testing equipment was in proper working order and whether such equipment was calibrated and maintained as required by law. :: California Vehicle Code § 23136 Blood Alcohol Concentration of .01 or greater; implied consent to testing; failure to submit to or complete testing. a. Notwithstanding Sections 23152 and 23153, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years who has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or greater, as measured by a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test, to drive a vehicle. However, this section shall not be a bar to prosecution under Section 23152 or 23153 or any other provision of law. b. A person shall be found to be in violation of subdivision (a) if the person was, at the time of driving, under the age of 21 years, and the trier of fact finds that the person had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or greater, as measured by a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test. c. 1. Any person under the age of 21 years who drives a motor vehicle is deemed to have given his or her consent to a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test for the purpose of determining the presence of alcohol in the person, if lawfully detained for an alleged violation of subdivision (a). 2. The testing shall be incidental to a lawful detention and administered at the direction of a peace officer having reasonable cause to believe the person was driving a motor vehicle in violation of subdivision (a). 3. The person shall be told that his or her failure to submit to, or the failure to complete, a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test as requested will result in the suspension or revocation of the person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of one year to three years, as provided in Section 13353.1. :: California Vehicle Code § 23140 Persons under 21 years of age; blood alcohol concentration of .05 or more. a. It is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years who has .05 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. b. A person may be found to be in violation of subdivision (a) if the person was, at the time of driving, under the age of 21 years and under the influence of, or affected by, an alcoholic beverage regardless of whether a chemical test was made to determine that person's blood alcohol concentration and if the trier of fact finds that the person had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was driving a vehicle while having a concentration of .05 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood. PENALTY ENHANCEMENTS There are also penalty enhancements that can be charged against a defendant accused of a DUI. Someone who has an excessive blood alcohol level, refuses to submit to a chemical test, is speeding or driving with a passenger under the age of 14, may be charged with an enhancement. :: License Suspension by the DMV If this is a driver’s first DUI, his license will be suspended for 6 months. If this is the driver’s second DIU, his license will be suspended for at least 1 year. A third DUI will result in a 2 to 3 year license suspension. Refusing to submit to a blood or breath test results in an additional charge and a longer license suspension by the DMV. However, if a first time DUI driver enrolls in a DUI class as required by the DMV and presents proof of current insurance, the suspension can be reduced to only one month with a restricted work license for 5 months. For a second or third DUI, the DMV may allow you a restricted license following a one year suspension. There are many defenses that an attorney can present at a DMV hearing which may result in a driver keeping his or her license and full driving privileges. Therefore, it is very important you contact an experienced DUI attorney immediately after your arrest. GETTING PROBATION Depending on the facts of the case, most DUI offenses can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. If it is your first DUI, you will most likely be charged with a misdemeanor and be able to get probation with work release or community service instead of jail. In most states, probation is limited to 5 years.
Medrano, Tom: DUI/DWI Law PDF Print E-mail Many DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases may be successfully resolved in the early stages. For someone who is charged with drunk driving for the first time, an arrest is, of course, frightening and demeaning. A repeat drunk driving arrest is even more serious. Your driving record may be scarred for a very long time. Penalties for A conviction for driving under the influence in California can result in loss of driver's license, probation, court fees and fines, mandatory alcohol and drug rehabilitation and even jail time. Other factors such as causing an accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving with a suspended driver's license, having high blood alcohol content or having a previous DUI conviction will increase the penalties substantially. In addition to potential criminal penalties, a DUI arrest or conviction will have an immediate negative impact on driving privileges. If you or a love one is charged with a DUI, protect your legal rights. A person who is convicted of a crime in general faces societal stigmas and potentially irreparable damage to his or her reputation. It is almost always unwise to represent yourself. Retain the services of a seasoned and experienced criminal defense attorney.
Severo, Michael: Pasadena DUI/Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Arrested for DUI? If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, you are probably very concerned. You have every right to worry - California has some of the most stringent drunk driving laws in the USA. The penalties are high and they increase radically for those who have an earlier conviction on their record. It is crucial if you hope to defend yourself in such a case that you get assistance from a Pasadena DUI defense attorney. There is a science to DUI cases, which involves the breathalyzer, blood tests, field sobriety testing and a review of accident scenes. When one is facing a DUI charge, it could appear that there is no hope to beat the charge. Surprisingly, this is not true. In many cases it can be proven that the equipment used in the testing was faulty, calibrated incorrectly, or has a history of failure. In field sobriety testing, which is highly subjective, the officer involved may have violated the exact testing procedure necessary to get the "result" of the test. Even with careful and exact standards, the best of these tests is considered to be only 77% accurate by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. When the test is not administered correctly, the officer (who makes the determination on suspicion of intoxication) may not realize that the individual has physical problems, language problems or other problem that would create the same result.
Schweitzer, Daniel: n Pasadena, driving under the influence (DUI) is regarded as a serious criminal offense. Each year, countless people are fatally injured or wrongfully killed by drivers who were driving under the influence. The lethal injuries and fatalities that have been caused by driving under the influence have led the state of California to adopt harsher legal consequences for people that violate DUI laws. All DUI cases are prosecuted to the fullest extent by law enforcement and California District Attorneys. Pasadena DUI Law Pasadena DUI law makes it illegal for any person to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is also illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. Any person who violates these laws will be subject to a multitude of harsh legal penalties if convicted. DUI Legal Consequences If a person is convicted of driving under the influence in Pasadena, he/she may be punished with: * jail time * monetary fines * probation * community service * mandatory drug and alcohol school * vehicle impoundment * driver’s license suspension If the person has prior DUI convictions, prior criminal offenses, caused injury to a third party while driving under the influence, caused damage to property while driving under the influence, or had a minor passenger in his/her vehicle while driving under the influence, his/her charges and punishments may be enhanced. People who are facing a DUI conviction need to consult with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. With the legal consequences for DUI being so strict, people cannot afford to be without expert legal representation. By hiring an attorney, you ensure that your best interests are taken into consideration.
Fountain & Hattersley: When someone is charged with a misdemeanor such as petty theft, battery, domestic violence, drug and alcohol related offenses, the charge can result in up to a year in jail. Also, a misdemeanor conviction may result in a client getting fired from a job, losing a license issued by the State, having one's driving privilege revoked, or can cause severe immigration consequences.
Frame & Frame: * Workers' Compensation — Wages and Medical Expenses * Workers' Compensation — Rehabilitation and Permanency * Family Law * Wills, Estates and Probate Administration * Auto Accidents * Criminal, Juvenile and DWI/DUI Defense * General Civil Matters
Myers & Mkrtichian: The impact of a DWI conviction is wide reaching and affects your ability to legally drive, pay reasonable rates for insurance or secure employment.
Davis, Mark: A criminal conviction is always a big deal, but most people are able to deal with the consequences of their actions and move on with their life.
Los Angelas DUI Attorneys: California DUI Laws have gotten much more punitive than in years past. At the current moment, a prosecutor can use a prior DUI conviction within the past 10 years. Also, whenever you renew your license, you will be required starting in 2008 to sign a form stating that you are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. This is called a Watson admonishment. If you kill someone by accident as a result of a DUI and you were previously warned of the dangers of drinking and driving, a prosecutor can use this information to file murder charges against you instead of a lower vehicular manslaughter charge Many judges are seeking stiffer penalties for those convicted of a DUI.
Jackson & Wilson: A client should quickly take the necessary steps to be referred to a lawyer who will aggressively, confidentially and effectively represent the client's interests.
Avola & Associates: A DUI arrest can be a frightening experience for anyone. For many people, it is their first experience with the criminal justice system.
Pasadena Criminal Attorneys: The impact of a DWI conviction is wide reaching and affects your ability to legally drive, pay reasonable rates for insurance or secure employment.
Okorocha Firm: When a person operates a moving vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). In California, an individual is considered too drunk to drive a car when his/her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. Under California’s zero tolerance policy, if a driver is under the age of 21, he/she cannot have a BAC higher than 0.01%. When BAC levels reach the legal limit, a driver’s physical and mental capabilities become impaired, increasing the chances of getting in an accident that may cause serious injury, damage, or death. If law enforcement suspects an individual is driving under the influence, they have the right to test the driver’s level of sobriety. This can be done through a series of basic field sobriety tests, or with a breath or blood test. After conducting these tests, if the law enforcement officer finds the driver has a BAC over the 0.08% legal limit, then he/she can arrest the driver on DUI charges. In addition to these tests, law enforcement will look for common signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, alcohol on the breath, open containers of alcohol, disgruntled appearance, flushed checks, and loud behavior. If you get arrested for DUI, your driver’s license will automatically be suspended for at least 30 days. In addition, if you are convicted of drunk driving you could face a variety of legal penalties, including probation, monetary fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, alcohol rehabilitation, and even time in jail.
California Legal Team: In the state of California, it is illegal for any individual to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of 1) drugs 2) alcohol; or both. It is also illegal for any individual to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. If an individual violates either of the aforementioned laws, he/she can be arrested for and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). The DUI process begins when law enforcement makes a DUI traffic stop. California law enforcement will usually make a DUI traffic stop when they have reason to suspect that a person is driving under the influence due to the person’s erratic driving behaviors (excessive speeding, slowing down, making wrong turns, swerving, weaving, etc.). When law enforcement makes a traffic stop, they will carefully examined to person’s physical and mental state to see if the person is showing further signs of intoxication (slurred speech, inability to directly answer questions, bloodshot eyes, flushed face, incoherent speech, etc.). If law enforcement believes that the person is under the influence, they will ask the person to consent to a voluntary breath alcohol test and field sobriety tests. It is important to remember that the person has the right to refuse to take both the breath test and the field sobriety tests. If the person refuses to take the tests, law enforcement will usually arrest the person for DUI, and then have the person take a blood or breath test at the police station. If the person consents to the breath test, and his/her test result is 0.08% or higher, he/she will be arrested for DUI. Once a person is arrested for DUI, he/she will be brought to the police station for booking and will have to remain in jail until his/her arraignment. At the arraignment, the person will make his/her plea, and the terms of the person’s bail will be set. Prior to the arraignment, and immediately following the person’s arrest, he/she should retain the services of a skilled Pasadena DUI defense attorney who can litigate on his/her behalf throughout the criminal process.
Raul Lomas: What happens after I am arrested? The police can either arrest you or give you a ticket to appear in court. If they arrest you, bail can be set and you can be released from jail if either cash or a bond is posted. Bail is a way the court can obtain assurances that you will return after you are released from custody. A friend or family member can post the entire amount of the bail in the form of cash with the police or sheriff’s department holding you. In the event all of the cash cannot be obtained, a bail bond company should be contacted so they can post bail on your behalf. Usually, a bail bonds company charges 10% of the bail amount and puts up the entire amount of the bail with the police or sheriff’s department so you can be released. At the conclusion of the case, bail will be exonerated if you appear in court as required. If you paid with cash it will be returned to the person who posted the bail within 10 weeks, but if bail was posted by a bail bonds company, the 10% will be kept by the bail bond company for their services. The court process… What happens? The prosecutor will decide whether to file charges against you. They can either file a misdemeanor or felony charge against you or reject the case for criminal prosecution because they do not have sufficient evidence for a conviction. If a case is filed, there will be court date scheduled called an arraignment, which must be done within 2 calendar days (excluding Saturday and Sunday) of the arrest if you are in custody. At the arraignment the judge will inform you of the charges filed against you and give you an opportunity to enter a plea. If a misdemeanor is filed, a trial must be set within 30 calendar days after arraignment if you are in custody or 45 calendar days if you are not. In most cases, attorneys schedule pre-trial hearings to discuss the matter with the prosecutor and judge prior to trial. If an agreement cannot be reached as to the disposition of the case, the matter is set for Trial.
Mark Fields: Driving under the influence or DUI cases can have long lasting consequences, including license suspension, license revocation, license restrictions, increased insurance rates, mandatory alcohol programs, increase insurance rates and jail time. Multiple DUI convictions can result in the charges being elevated to felonies and a conviction can result in a state prison sentence. DUI cases also have a second series of proceedings outside the Court proceedings with the Department of Motor Vehicles or DMV. The DMV proceedings are separate and time sensitive, so it is very important that you contact use as soon as you are arrested to make sure all of your rights are protected.
Chang Mattern: An arrest occurs when a person has been placed under restraint or has been taken into custody by a police officer. A person is placed under restraint when his or her freedom of movement is restricted by physical force or by a show of authority. The use of physical force occurs with the slightest touching or the application of physical force. A show of authority occurs when a police officer's words and actions operate as a command. An arrest does not occur when a person is free to leave or when the person feels that he or she is free to leave. Mere questioning by the police does not constitute an arrest.
Gordon Crosby: Driving under the influence or DUI cases can have long lasting consequences, including license suspension, license revocation, license restrictions, increased insurance rates, mandatory alcohol programs, increase insurance rates and jail time. Multiple DUI convictions can result in the charges being elevated to felonies and a conviction can result in a state prison sentence. DUI cases also have a second series of proceedings outside the Court proceedings with the Department of Motor Vehicles or DMV. The DMV proceedings are separate and time sensitive, so it is very important that you contact use as soon as you are arrested to make sure all of your rights are protected.
Khalaf & Khalaf: A DUI arrest in California starts two cases - a criminal prosecution for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and an administrative proceeding to suspend your driver's license.
Govena Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Paul Geller: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges consists of three basic charges: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence with greater than a .08 BAC, DUI causing injuries. Of course, there are tools that the prosecutors use to enhance the penalties, such as having a BAC over .20, driving recklessly, refusing to provide a blood or breath sample, causing injuries to multiple victims, etc. Whatever the case may be, your driver's license can be restricted, suspended, or even revoked, notwithstanding the fact that you could be looking at jail or prison time as well as large fines.
Matthew Cargal: Drunk Driving Defense - the "right to drive" is a privilege which is governed by the individual states. Traffic violations are a mix of regulatory and penal (criminal) offenses based on violations of state statutes and city ordinances relating to the operation of vehicles, specifically driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances which impair the ability to drive.
Tom Medrano: Retain an experienced DUI defense attorney to represent you. Only an experienced DUI defense attorney is able to spot your favorable issues and present them to a prosecutor, judge or jury.
Criminal Defense Group: These are some of the things that we will investigate
1. Should the evidence against you be suppressed?
2. Did the police lawfully stop you?
3. Was the officer justified in forcing you to perform the field sobriety test?
4. Did the officer conduct his investigation according to law enforcement guidelines?
5. After his investigation, was the officer justified in arresting you?
6. If you submitted to a blood, breath, or urine test, did the officer correctly inform you of your rights before doing so?
7. Can the law enforcement agency prove that the chemical testing device was accurate and working properly at the time of arrest?
8. Even if your blood alcohol level was greater than the legal limit at the time of the chemical test, was it greater than the legal limit while you were actually driving your car?
9. Were you legally under the influence of alcohol while your were actually driving you car?
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