DUI Defense

DUI General Information:

• DUI Overview
• DUI Procedures
• What Is the Initial Arraignment Process for a DUI?
• Have You Ever Seen Any In-Home DUI Arrests?
• DUI Checkpoints and Roadblocks
• DUI in a Parked Car
• Demographics in DUIs
• Drunk vs. Over the 0.08 Limit
• What Is Drug Driving and How Does It Affect California Drivers?
• The Public and Your DUI
• Factors That Enhance Penalties in a DUI Case
• DUI Success Stories
• Trials
• Ignition Interlock Devices
• DUI Defense Is a Specialized Area of the Law
• California DUIs and Witnesses
• The Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
• Experts in Los Angeles: Defending DUI Cases

DUI Laws in California:

• DUI Penalties
• How a DUI Charge Affects Your Insurance
• Out of State DUIs
• The Right to Remain Silent During DUI Arrest/Investigation
• Alcohol DUIs and Drug DUIs
• Implications of DUI on Driving Privileges
• DUI Diversion Not Available
• When Is an Officer Required to Read the Miranda Rights?
• Zero Tolerance: Another Component of a DUI Sentence Could Include an Ankle Bracelet Continuous Alcohol Monitoring System
• The Law Is Written so That Any Driver That Owns or Has Access to a Vehicle Must Install an IID after a DUI Conviction

Useful DUI Tips:

• General Information:

  • Misconceptions about DUIs
  • What NOT to Do after Being Arrested for a DUI!
  • Video Evidence in DUI Cases
  • How Long Would a DUI Conviction Stay on Someone’s Record?
  • For How Long Are Police Officers Allowed to Detain Someone?

• What To Do After Getting Arrested And Charged With A DUI:

  • How Should “DUI in a Parked Car” Charges Be Handled?
  • What Should You Do after Being Arrested and Charged With DUI?
  • Should a First Time DUI Be Taken Seriously?
  • How Do You Get Your Car Released from the Tow Yard?
  • Should You Answer Questions from the Police or Contact Your Attorney?
  • How Could a Medical Condition Affect Field Sobriety Tests?
  • What Should Someone Look for in a DUI Attorney?
  • The Pitfalls When Representing Yourself or Having Poor Representation
  • Selecting a DUI Defense Attorney
  • Explaining the DUI Charge
  • At What Point Does a Traffic Stop Become a DUI Investigation?
  • Is It Ever Possible to Talk Your Way out of Being Arrested?
  • When Are Your Statements to the Police Protected by the Miranda Rights?
  • DUI Defense Is Evolving into a Science-Based Defense and Attorneys Should Have a Solid Understanding of the Function of the Gas Chromatograph

Levels of DUI Offense:

• 1st Offense DUI:

  • Clients May Feel Discouraged during an Ongoing DUI Case in California
  • The Look-Back Period for DUI Charges in the State of California
  • It Is Not Advisable to Expect Mercy from the Court for a First Time DUI Offense
  • The Probable Outcome of a First Offense DUI Case in California
  • The Common Scenario Resulting in a First Time DUI Offense

• 2nd Offense DUI:

  • The Typical Outcome of a 2nd Time DUI Charge in California
  • Common Misconceptions Regarding a Second Time DUI Offense

• 3rd Offense DUI:

  • A 3rd Time DUI Can Be Construed as an Aggravated 1st and 2nd DUI
  • The Benefits of a Private Attorney as Opposed to the Perils of Self-Representation

DUI Case Studies & Subpoenas:

• Common Issues:

  • Are DUI Trials Heard By a Judge or a Jury?
  • Are Participants Destined to Fail the Field Sobriety Tests?
  • Being Subpoenaed to Testify at a DUI Trial
  • Is a Bar Liable If You Are Arrested for a DUI after Leaving the Establishment?
  • Does a DUI Defendant’s Gender Affect the Outcome of Their DUI Case?

• Useful Tips:

  • What Is the Arrest, Jail and Release Process for a DUI?
  • Best Defense Strategies for DUI in a Parked Car Charges
  • What Are the Challenges of Defending a DUI with an Accident Case?
  • The Status of Drivers’ Licenses after DUI Arrests
  • Symptoms of Some Illnesses Mimic Signs of Impairment
  • Is It Possible to Be Arrested for DUI When You Are Sitting Inside of Your Parked Car?
  • With the Help of Your Attorney, If a DUI Is Reduced to a Non-Alcohol Offense, It May Be Able to Be Expunged at a Later Date
  • Case History: DUI Charges with a Hit and Run

DUI Age Groups:

• Under 21 DUIs:

  • Do Drivers Age 18 or Younger Face Different Penalties?
  • DUI Charges and Drivers under the Age of 21
  • What Do Drivers under the Age of 21 Commonly Experience after a DUI Charge?
  • Are Drivers under the Age of 21 Subject to the Same DUI Investigation as Is an Adult?
  • What Will Remain on an under the Age of 21 Driver’s Record?

• DUIs for 21 to 40 Year Olds:

  • Drivers Ages 21 to 40 and DUI Charges

• DUIs for 40 to 60 Year Olds:

  • Drivers Age 40 to 60 and DUI Charges
  • What Does the 40 to 60 Year Old Driver Experience after a DUI Charge?

• DUIs for 60 years or older:

  • The 60 Years Old and above Age Group of Drivers: the Fastest Growing Segment for DUI Charges

Cost of a DUI Defense:

• An Overview of the Cost of a DUI
• Expert Witnesses Are a Factor When Calculating the Cost of a DUI Defense
• The Payment Plans and Procedures Involved in DUI Defense
• Mandatory Classes For People Convicted of a DUI Offense in California
• The Struggles and Hardships Faced by People Charged with DUI Offense
• Role of an Attorney in Minimizing the Costs of a DUI
• County Jail & Alternatives to County Jail
• A Car Can Be Impounded for either a DUI or Driving on a Suspended License

Field Sobriety & Chemical Test:

• Field Sobriety Test
• What Are Field Sobriety Tests?
• Is It Possible to Pass the Field Sobriety Tests?
• Should a Driver Refuse to Undergo the Breathalyzer Test?
• What Are the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
• If You Have a Choice, Which Chemical Test Should You Opt for after an Arrest for DUI?
• It Is Legal for Police to Administer a Forced Blood Draw in a Suspected DUI with Accident and/or Injury
• What Are the Consequences for Refusing to Undergo a Chemical Test?

Challenging Blood Cases:

• Are Blood Draws Legal in California?
• Can You Refuse a Blood Draw?
• Breathalyzer Questions
• DUI Consent Blood Tests
• Emergency Treatment DUI Blood Tests
• Who Actually Draws the Blood in a Blood Draw?
• What Are Prosecutors Looking for in a Blood Case?
• What Are Some Misconceptions That People Have about Blood Draw Cases?
• What Are Common Questions That You Ask Initially in a Blood Draw Case?
• What Are the Biggest Mistakes That Are Made in Blood Draw Cases?
• What Are the Typical Penalties in a Blood Draw Case?
• What Is the Purpose of the Preliminary Breath Test and Why Is It Used?
• What Breath Test Machines Are Used in California?
• How Long Is the Observation Period in California before a Breathalyzer Test?

DMV Hearings:

• General Information:

  • DMV Hearings
  • DMV Refusals
  • Do You Need an Attorney for Both the Court Case and the DMV Hearing?
  • Case History: False Classification as Refusing the Chemical Test
  • What to Avoid during an Arrest for a DUI That Can Later Impact Your Chances at the DMV Hearing
  • What Are the Differences between the Court Case for a DUI and the DMV Case for a DUI?

• DMV Case Histories:

  • Case History: The California DMV and a DUI Charge
  • False Refusals: Can an Individual Be Incorrectly Classified a Refusing the Test?
  • While a Judge Can Suspend a Driver’s License, Most Suspensions Are Issued by the DMV
  • The SR-22 Insurance
  • Common Misconceptions about the DMV Hearing

Common DUI Issues:

• Expert Witnesses
• Pitchess Motions: Reporting Misconduct
• DUI Causing Injury
• DUI Client’s Bill of Rights
• Blood Alcohol Analysis, LASD
• Expungement or Sealing Your Record

Police Stop Video Recording:

• Are Police Stops Video Recorded?
• Is the Testing Video Recorded?
• Are Many DUIs Primarily Attributed to a Police Stop for a Traffic Infraction?
• When Are the Police Allowed to Search Your Vehicle without Your permission?

DUI Probation:

• DUI Probation
• DUIs and Probation in California

Articles:

• Who Gets a DUI?
• Can I Beat a DUI If I Was over the Limit?
• Can You Really Fight a DUI?
• The Top 10 Mistakes That People Make When Handling Their Own DUI Case in Los Angeles County
• Incorrect Overestimates
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment
• Back-Tracking Notes
• Don’t Talk to the Cops
• How to Avoid a DUI Arrest
• Jury Trials Are Both a Wonderful and Scary Thing
• Restitution in a DUI Case
• “Former District Attorney” and What That Means for You
• Suppression Hearing on a DUI Checkpoint

Court Proceedings:

• Cross Examination of a Local City Crime Lab Expert
• Suppression Motion Hearing for a Past Client

CA, City Articles:

• Metropolitan
• Van Nuys (East & West)
• LAX/Airport
• Inglewood
• Torrance
• San Fernando
• Beverly Hills
• Culver City
• Santa Monica
• UCLA/Westwood
• West Hollywood

Prescription Medication DUI:

• What Are the Laws Regarding Prescription Medication and Driving in California?
• How Common Are Prescription Medication DUI Cases?
• What Happens When Someone Is Pulled Over for Drug DUI?
• What Tests Are Carried Out in Drug DUI Cases?
• What Factors Can Lead to a Drug DUI Charge?
• How Can Fault Be Proven in a Drug DUI Case?
• What Are the Penalties in Drug DUI Cases in California?
• FAQs about Drug DUI Cases
• Defending a Drug DUI Charge in California