Helpful Information About The Ten Year Rule for Separate DUI Convictions
Ten Year Rule for Separate DUI Convictions As criminal defense attorneys, our hope is that any client with a DUI conviction only deals with a DUI once in their lifetime, however, we often see potential new clients with multiple DUIs come through our office. However, having multiple DUIs does not automatically mean that a previous […]
Out of state DUI Convictions: Useful Information Every Driver Should Know
I. Out of State DUI Convictions Occasionally, we get a potential new client with a unique situation: They are facing their first DUI charge in California, however, they have prior DUI(s) in other state(s). In these cases, potential new clients ask if prior out of state DUI convictions can be used against them to increase […]
What To Do If I Got A Ticket For Expired Registration?
I. I Got A Ticket For Expired Registration – What Now? If you got a ticket for driving your car with expired registration, consider yourself fortunate – this is one of the most innocuous tickets you can possibly receive (unless you’re broke and can’t afford to renew your registration ever – then you’re screwed). But […]
Speeding Tickets: What Every Driver Should Know
There are many different types of traffic tickets, however, we’re going to focus on speeding tickets. Generally speaking, if you were caught driving in excess of 100 mph, your conviction could include a license suspension as well as 2 points on your license. Speeding Tickets and Traffic School In some counties, courts do not permit […]
Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs: Useful Information You Should Know
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Overview What happens to your license when you are caught driving under the influence of drugs? Generally, there are two components when you drive under the influence: a court process and a DMV process. However, for a first time offense of driving under the influence of drugs, it boils […]
Will a Felony Conviction Impact My DUI Case? Important Info About Felony Convictions
Will a Felony Conviction Impact my DUI Case? It depends. If the felony conviction was for a DUI and if your conviction occurred within ten years, then your conviction can be counted against you. However, if your conviction occurred more than ten years ago, then you are safe for the most part because any conviction […]
Useful Info Every Driver Should Know: When Does A Speeding Ticket Accumulate Points?
When does a speeding ticket accumulate points? You accumulate points when you are convicted of speeding unless you attend traffic school when eligible. What is a Conviction? A conviction can occur when you enter a guilty plea, are found guilty after a trial, or when you enter a no contest plea. How does this work? […]
Domestic Violence Cases: Important Information About Direct Contact in Domestic Violence Cases
Direct Contact in Domestic Violence Cases A domestic violence conviction requires that the victim’s injury be the result of the defendant’s direct contact. Injury resulting from indirect contact is not enough. There are some examples below. Injury Resulting From Direct Contact Jane and John are dating. One morning Jane and John have an argument that […]
Helpful Answers About Your DMV Hearing: Should You Submit A Brief For Your DMV Hearing?
Should You Submit A Brief For Your DMV Hearing? In this blog, I’ll be covering some of the pros and cons of submitting a brief for your DMV hearing. But first we should break down a few things. When is it Appropriate to Submit a Brief? There are recurring issues that come up in DMV […]
Procedure of a DMV Hearing: Your Helpful Step-By-Step Guide
What is the procedure of a DMV hearing? If you were arrested for a DUI and have a California driver’s license, then you will have a hearing with the DMV to determine if your license will be suspended. Here, I will cover the procedure of the hearing. Setup First, there will be a dmv officer […]