Many of our clients have been asking us regarding the Ignition Interlock Device law that went into effect on July 1, 2010. Nothing much has happened since it went into effect, leaving many people wondering how and when it would be enforced. This law is a part of DUI law…
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Will a California Marijuana Conviction Affect My Auto Insurance?
Many of our clients are curious to know if a marijuana conviction would affect their car insurance.sGenerally, a marijuana conviction will only affect your car insurance if you were arrested while driving under the influence. If you are arrested for possession, then it is not likely that your car insurance…
Do I Need to Inform the DMV of my Los Angeles DUI?
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you must have lots of questions and concerns as to what the correct steps would be. One of the most important is probably how it affects your auto insurance and how you must go about taking proper steps so that you are…
Potential DMV Consequences for Refusing a Chemical Test in a Los Angeles DUI
If you have been charged with a DUI and at the time of your arrest you refused to take a chemical test, then the consequences regarding your license may vary. A DMV hearing must be scheduled within ten days of your arrest. At the DMV hearing, an officer will review…
Legal Guidelines and Procedures for Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints
The California legislature has enacted regulations to govern the actions of officers during a DUI checkpoint. Checkpoints are appearing more frequently these days in an effort for the Police Department to not only reduce the number of Drunk Drivers on the road, but to bring to the attention of the…
An Expansion in Southern California DUI Checkpoints
Lately, DUI checkpoints have become more frequent and common throughout the Southern California area. LAPD has announced that they are focusing more on bringing awareness to the consequences of a DUI. This means that they are launching more DUI checkpoints and making more arrests so that the general public understands…
Hiring A Los Angeles DUI Attorney… Essential Questions to Ask
sLos Angeles DUI Attorneys are not created equally. There are vast differences in and attorneys skill, expertise, and years of experience. When you have been arrested for a drunk driving case in Los Angeles, it is essential to have the protection and representation of a highly experience DUI Attorney. Not…
Defending Clients Arrested in Los Angeles For Drunk Driving… Optimizing Results by Changing The Perception of The Prosecuter
There is a well-known expression that perception is reality… what does that mean?sThis phrase as many different applications and contexts. The scope of this blog is to try and explain that being arrested for a driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs carries with it many negative connotations. For…
Plea Bargaining in a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Case
Knowing when to accept a plea bargain is a very critical decision which requires analyzing objectively the prosecutors case, including any and all evidence they have, and any witnesses. There are three possible outcomes of a DUI prosecution. The rarest is after the prosecutor in a courtroom finds an obvious…
Was my Blood Test Accurate After Being Arrested For a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Offense
Being arrested is a painful and traumatic experience. The foundation of the prosecutor’s case against you in court will rest on the accuracy of the breath or blood tests taken from you at the time of arrest. Although the relative accuracy of these tests has dramatically increased over the years…