to me, San Diego county DUI cases is about hoop jumping. In the vast majority of cases there is not going to be jail time. What does happen is a person gets hit with a plethora of various punishments to equal the punishment of jail. I have discussed these in previous...
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No arrests at DUI checkpoints in Escondido and National City. San Diego DUI Attorney Lawyer Defense
When I read there were no arrests I think about the 691 people were screened and the 47 that were sent to secondary. Screening is where the officer stops your vehicle and asks how much you had to drink. They may ask where you were coming and were you are going....
Hit and run charge with a San Diego County DUI Arrest. DUI Attorney Lawyer explains
The San Diego area is home to many hills and narrow streets. There is a lot of little accidents that are due to a driver looking away for a second, falling asleep for a second, and other non DUI related acts. The usual damage is stratches and maybe a dented...
The delayed San Diego DUI. When someone does not get arrested for a San Diego DUI right away. Notify Letter
I have several cases I am dealing with that came from a notify letter. These definately throw a San Diego DUI cases off track. These cases need to be thoroughly examined. If someone does not handle these kind of cases properly the case can go to warrant. So, what...
How to examine and beat a DUI refusal in San Diego. Former Prosecutor and top rated DUI Defense Attorney Lawyer
DUI Refusal. For people arrested on a first time misdemeanor DUI it carries a one year drivers suspension with no restricted license. The DMV DOES NOT care if you:1. Need your car for work2. Take kids to school3. Go to medical treatments.If they find there was a...
Driving on a Suspended License in San Diego. VC14601.2 Driving on Restricted Provisional License
One of the biggest consequences of a San Diego DUI is the potential loss of a license. The suspension is likely several months. There are several hoops that need to be jumped to get a restricted/provisional license Many people make a mistake and drive without doing...
How to beat a DUI when arrested at a San Diego DUI Checkpoint. Former Prosecutor now DUI Defense Attorney Lawyer
Fall (and football season) is nearly here. San Diego DUI checkpoints will be in full force. It is a good time to be reminded to be safe and smart. Do not tempt fate by having some drinks and head home. You might be closer to the limit than you think. San Diego is home...
Do not let a field sobriety test pose as a real chemical test in a San Diego DUI case. A breakdown by a San Diego DUI Defense Attorney Lawyer
The preliminary alcohol screening device, also known as the PAS, is a handheld device used to detect alcohol in the blood in a San Diego DUI case. This is one of the standard field sobriety tests (FSTs) that are used when someone is detained due to suspicion of...
Planned San Diego checkpoint this weekend. Defending and winning an arrest by DUI Defense Lawyer Attorney
Summer is still here but we are quickly heading into fall. It is a good time to be reminded to be safe and smart. Do not tempt fate by having some drinks and head home. You might be closer to the limit than you think. San Diego is home is some hefty IPAs and...
What to do if charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol. MIP BP25662(a) Avoid License Suspension. Info from a former Prosecutor
A new school year is coming. I felt it was a good time to provide information on the "Minor in Possession of alcohol" charge that happens a lot here in San Diego. The MIP charge is not regulated to students, but can hit those under 21 in the military and who have...