DO YOU NEED A LAWYER FOR A FIRST TIME DUI IN CALIFORNIA? If you were arrested for a first time DUI, it is often your first arrest ever—or at least your first arrest of this kind. It can be upsetting,…
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WHAT HAPPENS AT A DMV HEARING AFTER A DUI IN CALIFORNIA? What is a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in California? A DMV hearing (or an admin per se hearing) may determine…
WILL YOU LOSE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE AFTER A DUI ARREST? If you are convicted of a DUI in California (even a first offense) your license will be suspended for a period of time. However, the total length of time, and…
Although most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors, they may leave a very dark stain upon your otherwise clean record. First, there are direct monetary outlays upfront in any DUI arrest, never mind a conviction. Then, there are many more hidden…
If you have been stopped for a DUI in Sonoma County, you should know that there are several different legal obstacles officers must overcome before they are able to question you regarding intoxication. Before an officer can ever ask you…
Breath and blood tests–law enforcement officials use a variety of tests to determine if they should charge a driver with DUI in California. But only one County in the State of California, Santa Clara County has a pilot project of…
When individuals are faced with a DUI, they often are so concerned about being arrested, put in jail, having their license suspended, hiring an attorney, heavy fines, penalties and DUI school that they fail to comprehend the long-term ramifications of…
One of the most important variables in a Sonoma County DUI case is that of the evidence that can be presented against you. When your case goes to Court, you will present your case, and the prosecutors will present theirs….
California driving under the influence (DUI) penalties are harsh. Complex state statutes control DUI driving penalties, with a range of possible sentences. A DUI can result in thousands of dollars in fines, jail time, mandatory alcohol treatment programs, and loss…
Paying the fines and court costs for a DUI conviction in Sonoma County could leave you struggling to make ends meet. And that doesn’t include the other expenses that you could face along the way for legal fees, spikes in…