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San Leandro
- Donald Drewry:
Contrary to what many attorneys who do not regularly handle DUI cases
think, a DUI is not a traffic infraction, it is a misdemeanor crime
that is vigorously prosecuted, and in some cases it is charged as a
felony where people go to state prison. People are often given higher
sentences than they should be, including jail time, when the case is
not aggressively pursued. In fact, in some arraignment courts the
judges list the penalties that they will impose on a defendant on the
wall if the defendant will enter a plea on that date. This without
first investigating the case to see if the defendant has a defensible
case, and without the advise of an attorney. Many attorneys plead their
clients at the arraignment stage of the proceeding without ever
investigating the Intoxilyzer (breath testing equipment), or the police
report. Checking those items is standard operating procedure for the
law office of Donald Gray Drewry; and that is just the beginning.
- Vicki
Jensen:
Chemical testing for blood alcohol levels is regulated by the
Department of Health under Title 17. The evidence must comply with
these regulations. Non-compliance can be used by your attorney to win
the DMV hearing and or challenge the evidence in the court proceeding.
It is important to remember that the persons obtaining your chemical
test are in the business of gathering evidence to convict you.
San Luis Obispo
- Wilson & Wilson:
Felony
A felony offense is a crime punishable by up to one year in the county jail, or state prison. When charged with a felony, a defendant is entitled to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the charges. If the judge determines probable cause, a felony case proceeds to trial.
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor offenses are punishable by probation, a fine and/or up to one year in the county jail.
Wobblers
Wobbler offenses are certain crimes which can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. Even if a wobbler begins as a felony, it can be reduced to a misdemeanor at any time during the proceedings or after successful completion of probation.
Infractions
Infractions are relatively minor offenses which are only subject to fines. An infraction is not punishable by imprisonment in either jail or prison. Infractions are not subject to trial by jury. The more common infractions are traffic tickets, including speeding and running a red light or stop sign. Total penalties for infractions can be as much as $250 or more.
- Jeffrey Stulberg:
DUI's Criminal charges involving driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs probably represent the single largest category of aggressively
prosecuted criminal offenses. Even a first-time conviction for driving
under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or even a
physician-prescribed medication can have serious legal consequences,
including mandatory jail sentences, loss of driving privileges, hefty
fines, and drastic increases in the cost of motor vehicle insurance
coverage.
If you have been charged with an alcohol or drug-related driving
offense, you should be represented by an experienced and skilled
defense attorney with the knowledge to properly evaluate your legal
position and advise on the most appropriate course of action.
Do not plead guilty or no-contest to an alcohol or drug-related
driving offense without first obtaining a professional evaluation of
your case by an experienced criminal defense attorney.
- Jere
Sullivan:
The Miranda warning is only required to be given to a suspect during a
custodial interrogation. This means that the person being questioned is
in custody or in an environment in which the person does not believe
that he is free to leave.
- O'Neil &
Woolpert:
Refusal DUI's are not in the same category as normal
DUI's. The DMV will suspend you for one year for any refusal to
complete a chemical test.
The court increases the jail to four days minimum.
The court and DMV require a six-month DUI class instead of the three
month class.
San Mateo
- Paul Carraras:
Finding and working with a Lawyer can be a difficult task. However, there are many situations that arise that require sound legal advice and representation.
- Michael Davidson:
If you have been charged with Drunk Driving, possible consequences include misdemeanor and felony convictions, a thousand dollars in fines, probation periods and even jail or prison time. Once you have been convicted of a DUI charge, the penalties stack up against you with each additional offense. For example, the maximum jail sentence related to onešs first DUI offense is six months. However, a fourth offense within ten years is punishable by up to ten years in state prison.
- Phillip
Barnett:
Few people are aware of the long-term consequences a minor criminal
conviction can have on a personšs life. Many people who are arrested
for crimes such as shoplifting or drug possession are embarrassed, and
often they want to get their case over as quickly as possible by
pleading guilty or by accepting the first plea arrangement offered by
the prosecutor. However, the consequences of the conviction may not be
apparent until years later when the person applies for a job and the
offense shows up on a background check or credit report requested by
the prospective employer.
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