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Stockton DUI Lawyers

1. Drivon, David: personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and personal bankruptcy
2. Villapudua, Armando: California DUI Lawyer California takes the crime of DUI very seriously. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence Ñ even for the first time Ñ you may face a jail sentence, a stiff fine, and the loss of your driver's license. Penalties for subsequent DUI convictions increase substantially. Following an arrest for DUI, it is essential to obtain the services of an experienced DUI lawyer. Armando Villapudua has handled a large number of DUI cases, first as a prosecutor and later as a defense lawyer. He will work to obtain the best outcome possible, while minimizing any penalties you face. You Face Two Legal Proceedings A DUI arrest triggers two legal proceedings Ñ one in criminal court, and an administrative procedure that could result in the loss of your driver's license. To have a chance of keeping your license, you need to request that hearing within 10 days of your arrest.
3. Alford, Eric: CRIMINAL DEFENSE
4. Brent-Bansmer, Erica: Criminal Defense: DUI Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Petty Theft Drug Charges
5. Jose & Barerra: Felonies & Misdemeanors Drunk Driving DUIÕs Domestic Violence Narcotics / Drugs Sex Crimes Three Strikes Juvenile Matters White Collar Crimes Se Habla Espa–ol & Tagalog
6. Carash Law Firm: Life Without Parole (LWOP) and Death Penalty Matters Drunk Driving 3-Strike Cases Homicide Domestic Violence Drug Posession/Sale/Cultivation/Use Child Endangerment Cases White Collar Crime (Medi-cal fraud, Insurance Fraud, Workmans Comp. & others) Shoplifting Sex Crimes Firearm / Weapon Charges Theft/Burglary/Robbery Charges Expungements Juvenile Defense Assault Cases Gang Enhancements Motions to Terminate PC 290 Sex Offender Registration Petitions to Exclude from Megan's Law Internet Website Declarations for Factual Innocence/Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Record
7. Hudson, Harry: DRUG POSSESSION This charge refers to the unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Possession means having control of the substance. The controlled substance can be heroin, opiates (drugs made from heroin), cocaine, marijuana, PCP, LSD and methamphetamine or prescription narcotics ( vicadin, oxycotin) without a prescription. Possession can be for personal use by the defendant or for sales. These crimes are found in the Health and Safety Code, usually sections 11377, 11378, 11350, 11351, 11351.5 and 11357. DRUG SALES This is a general term. All of the code sections which prohibit the unlawful sales of narcotics also prohibit transportation, giving it to some other person or administering it (put the heroin in a syringe which is put in some body's arm). The penalties for sales, etc. are more severe than for possession. Also, like possession for sales, a prior conviction for one of these offenses can be used to increase a sentence for a second conviction. DRUG MANUFACTURING Generally this offense refers to making methamphetamine. SEX CRIMES There are the obvious crimes. Rape, sodomy and oral copulation. There is also unlawful intercourse. There are too many ways and means of human interaction which can result in these charges being alleged for any general discussion here. OTHER CRIMES Practice Areas Robbery - the taking of property lawfully possessed by some other person by force or by fear. This is a violent felony known as a "strike". Credits are severely reduced. The charge is also frequently linked with enhancements which can substantially increase a defendants sentence. A gun can increase the sentence from 3 to life depending on how it was used. Kidnapping - the movement of another person against their will. This charge can be an enhancement to increase a robbery sentence or a reason for the prosecution to seek the death penalty. Burglary - is the entry in to a structure to commit a theft or some felony. There are two types of burglary. If the structure is a business, unoccupied or a car, it is second degree. If the structure is used as a residence, even if no one is presently in it, it is first degree. Theft - there are several types of actions which can be called theft. Embezzlement Ð taking the company's money. Fraud - telling a lie to get someone to give the liar money. Stealing/shop lifting - walking out of the store with the candy bar and not paying for it. Homicide - the killing of a human being. Murder is an unlawful killing. It can be in the first or second degree. Manslaughter is also a killing but without malice and can be voluntary, involuntary or vehicular. There is not enough space available here to discuss the difference in these charges. Carjacking - is a robbery that is limited to vehicles. The penalties are also increased. Gangs - is the participation in a street gang with the intent to promote it. It is also the commission of a crime with the specific intent to , among other thing, benefit the gang or committing the crime with a gang member. These are very hard allegations to defend.
8. Tuitavuki, Tim: Driving under the influence is a very serious offense in California and can result in some extremely severe penalties. Fines, jail time and the loss of your license can all result from even your first DUI or DWI conviction. With so much at stake, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight to protect your rights.
9. Dombois, Markus: Criminal Defense
10. Bird & Van Dyke: Over the past decade, the California legislature and local law enforcement have made DUI prevention a major priority. As a result, anyone in California who is charged with a DUI may be facing serious criminal charges. In addition to the possibility of jail time, a DUI conviction can result in a lengthy driver's license suspension. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Bird & Van Dyke can help.
11. Jacot Law Firm: Driving under the influence is generally a misdemeanor. California Vehicle Code section 23152(a) makes it illegal to drive under the influence. It states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug to drive a vehicle." Vehicle Code section 23152(b) makes it unlawful for anyone to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. "It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle." A more serious offense is a DUI involving an accident that causes bodily injury. This is covered in Vehicle Code section 23153(a) and (b) which state: "(a) It is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver." (b) It is unlawful for any person, while having 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver."
12. Wright, Michael: Why do you need a DUI lawyer? You will be told that there are "standard penalties" that everyone gets if convicted. This is only partly true because every DUI case is different. If every case is different no one should get the standard treatment. You can sit in any DUI court in California and witness prosecutors and judges issue the same punishment to everyone who does not have a lawyer. You need a lawyer to fight for you when the unique factors in your case mean the difference between getting the standard treatment or getting the case dismissed. First DUI Offense in California * 1st Drunk Driving Conviction * Jail Ð From 96 Hours to 6 Months * Fine Ð From $390 to $1000 * License Suspension Ð 6 Months * Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program * May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID) * Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement Second DUI Offense in California * 2nd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous) * Jail Ð 90 Days to 1 Year * Fine - From $390 to $1000 * License Suspension Ð 2 Years * May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required) * Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program * Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement Third DUI Offense in California * 3rd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous) * Jail Ð 120 Days to 1 Year * Fine - From $390 to $1000 * License Suspension Ð 3 Years * You Receive a Designation as a Habitual Offender (This is not a good thing) * May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year * Ignition Interlock Device Required * Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program * Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement Fourth DUI Offense in California * 4th Drunk Driving Conviction(Within 10 Years of Previous) * Jail or PrisonÐ 180 Days to 1 Year * Fine - From $390 to $1000 * License Suspension Ð 4 Years * May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year * Ignition Interlock Device Required * Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program * Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement
13. Ennis, Scott: FIRST OFFENSE cases involve THREE SEPARATE legal proceedings: * DMV APS Per Se Administrative Hearing: 10-day deadline (suspension inconsistent timing with mandatory actions suspension). * DMV Mandatory Actions Administrative suspension without hearing after conviction. * Superior Court Hearings: arraignment, pretrial and trial. COMPLEX DUI cases - ENHANCED SENTENCES: * Multiple offenders: Second DUI (jail, program probation and fine enhancements). * Third and Fourth DUIs (felony-misdemeanor wobbler) 4 months to 4 years jail, program and fine enhancements, probation enhancements. * DUI with Bodily Injury (felony misdemeanor wobbler), extended license suspension, probation and fine enhancements-3 months to several years jail . * DUI with accident (jail and program enhancements). * High blood alcohol x over .15 BA, over .2 BA: Fine, jail, program enhancements and suspension extensions). * Felony DUI. * Manslaughter. * Child Endangerment (a felony misdemeanor wobbler). * Minor-Juvenile DUI * Hit and Run. * Driving on suspended license. DUI and Crimes on U.S. Lands, U.S. Parks, U.S. Forests and Bureau of Land Management Federal Court Jurisdiction Only Scott B. Ennis is licensed to practice in the Eastern District of United States District Court, which covers most of Northern California. I will travel to defend you in every federal court in the Eastern District. If you picked up a DUI in one of the following areas, your attorney MUST be licensed to practice law in federal court. Federal court applies to criminal prosecution in the following places in California: 1. National forests: Sequoia, Tahoe, Kings Canyon, etc. 2. National parks: Yosemite National Park, etc. 3. Bureau of Land Management: New Melones Reservoir, all federal lands owned by BLM. 4. Criminal charges brought in federal district court by DEA, FBI for violations of federal law. Federal Court has DIFFERENT RULES: * Federal Court requires different PROCEDURAL RULES than State Superior Courts. * Federal Court follows a different SUBSTANTIVE LAW called the Codes of Federal Regulations. Many DUIs on federal lands are considered Òpetty offenses,Ó but the penalties are not petty. Any crime punishable by six months or less, including some DUIs, is considered a petty offense. The right to jury trial does NOT apply to petty offenses. If you pick up a DUI on federal lands you are at the mercy of the local federal magistrate judge. All factual determinations will be made by the federal magistrate judge, not by a jury.
14. Mitchell, Scott: * Armed robbery * Assault and battery * Burglary * Probation violations * Drug crimes * Felonies * Forgery * DWI/DUI * Fraud * Juvenile crimes * Murder * Conspiracy * Prostitution * Theft * Traffic offenses * White collar crime If you are facing charges for DWI/DUI, you're in danger of losing your license, or possibly going to jail.
15. Mueller-Dombois. Markus: Examples of past cases do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction concerning the outcome of your legal matter.
16. Pacheco & Somera: California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) states that it is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle while he/she is under the influence of alcohol. This charge is usually paired with Vehicle Code Section 23152(b) which makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher. This is a very common offense that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. If this is a first time, second time, or even third time DUI, it is too important not to get the best, and most experienced legal representation you can find.
17. Drivon, Turner & Waters: An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) is very serious. If you have been convicted of a DUI, your auto insurance rates will rise, you could lose your driver's license, be placed in jail, and face substantial fines. You could end up with a criminal conviction on your record, permanently tarnishing your reputation and impacting your future and your employment opportunities.
18. Gregory Davenport:
    1. Assert Constitutional Defenses
    2. Protect Your Vital Pre-Trial Rights
    3. Avoid DMV Points on Your License
    4. Attack the Basis for the Police Stop
    5. Suppress Evidence
    6. Apply for a Work License
    7. Minimize/Eliminate License Suspension Time

    The biggest problem you are facing is that you don't know what to expect or how to react to it. You may be tempted to accept a plea bargain that seems like a good idea at the time but really has long term effects that will cost you time, money, and even your freedom. Don't give them the chance to take advantage of you.

19. San Joaquin County Superior Court -- Driving Under The Influence Cases

    Driving Under The Influence Cases

    It is a misdemeanor for a person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug. In California, a person over the age of 21, is presumed to be Under the Influence (DUI) if there is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more. The maximum blood alcohol concentration for a person under the age of 21 is 0.05 percent.
    
    A conviction for DUI remains on a driver's record for 7 years and can be used to increase fines and penalties for subsequent DUI convictions.
    
    Public defenders will be available to counsel you when you attend court.
    
    Appearances are mandatory. When you appear in court, you will be advised of the consequences of a conviction, including probation conditions, fines, and license restriction or suspension.
    
    In-custody DUI's (Driving Under the Influence) are arraigned at the court located where the offense occurred.