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Q: Do I need a lawyer? 2nd DUI?
Do I need a Laguna Beach DUI lawyer for my court date or is this just a preliminary hearing and can I just wait to get one after my initial appearance. Will the judge lock me up right there at court or will he or she give me a chance to get a lawyer? Thanks for any insight.
A: Speak to An Experienced Laguna Beach DUI Attorney Immediately
A "preliminary hearing" is usually associated with a Laguna Beach felony DUI case. If you are being charged with a felony DUI in California, you need to speak to an Laguna Beach DUI attorney immediately.
If this is a second time misdemeanor DUI in California, speak to an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible so your attorney can make use of the time prior to your first Laguna Beach court date.
Depending on the circumstances of the Laguna Beach DUI, I may have clients pre-enroll in alcohol related programs such as SCRAM in order to reduce or avoid jail time all together. The longer you wait, the less time you have to prove to the court you are addressing any drinking problems you may have, so the longer you wait, the more you can potentially hurt your Laguna Beach DUI case.
To know your rights and what can/or should be done in your specific case, you need to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney immediately. If your DUI is in California, speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney at 877-717-2889.
Q: Do Police have probable cause to arrest for a DUI with swerving and smell of alcohol but no field sobriety test?
A: Yes, You can be arrested for a DUI in Laguna Beach without completion of the FSTs.
Laguna Beach Police officers are trained to identify both the objective and subjective signs of intoxication. Bad driving coupled with such signs as "blood shot and/or watery eyes," "odor of alcohol omitting from the person" " Slurred speech" "Swaying from side to side" are noted in many Laguna Beach police reports.
If and when you see your Laguna Beach police report, you'll note the Laguna Beach Police officer mentioned most if not all of the above phrases. So yes, an officer can have enough probable cause to arrest you in Laguna Beach for a DUI without the completion of FSTs.
Please note, there are the clients who are too intoxicated to complete the FSTs and the Laguna Beach Police officer will note that it was in the interest of the safety of the defendant to NOT do FSTs.
Further, I tell my Laguna Beach clients not to do the FSTs because they are voluntary and it seems that no matter WHAT YOU DO, the cop may not say you passed them, so what's the point?
Q: A Dentist gets stopped in Laguna Beach for a DUI but he wasn't drinking. Instead, they found a bottle of prescription drugs but they were in the wrong bottle and he did not have a prescription for the drugs. What are the possible consequences? Does he need an attorney?
What are the consequences for a Dentist for a Laguna Beach DUI arrest?
A: He Needs to Speak to an Experienced Laguna Beach DUI & DMV Attorney Immediately.
In Laguna Beach California, He can get a DUI. If the officer thinks he's under the influence of drugs at the time of the Laguna Beach DUI arrest, he'll test his blood. The problem is that most medications will test positive for weeks after consumption.
In addition, in Laguna Beach, California, if you are in possession of a controlled substance, like prescription pills, you can be charged with FELONY possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, which is a crime that is much much more serious than the underlying Laguna Beach DUI. If the Laguna Beach police officers did not cite him with possession, it doesn't mean he's out of the woods yet.
The Orange County District Attorney's office will read the police report and may pick up on the fact that he was in possession of prescription pills without a valid prescription. At that time, the Orange County District Attorney may file additional felony charges.
Consequences for a Felony possession conviction may include jail time, but a competent defense attorney may be able to get him in a diversion program in lieu of jail.
In addition, for individuals in the medical profession, RNs, MDs, Dentists... you name it, Felony Drug Possession can have dire consequences to that individual's professional or medical license.
Finally, if the California DMV is notified that an individual has prescription drug habit that may affect driving, the California DMV can suspend that individual's license indefinitely. The licensee would then have to go through a rigorous medical evaluation DMV hearing to have his license reinstated.
In short, he needs to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI and DMV attorney IMMEDIATELY, to fully understand the consequences of his arrest, conviction, and any DMV Professional License issues that may go along with that arrest. Speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI and DMV attorney at 877-717-2889. I'm available after hours.
Q: When I was arrested for a DUI in Laguna Beach, I was never charged with the initial reason the Laguna Beach Police Officer pulled me over. Can They Do that?
Back in Early 2009, I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI in Laguna Beach. The Laguna Beach Police Officer said I had touched the yellow line in the middle of the road but I know damn well that was not true. My driving ability was absolutely fine. It was a Laguna Beach DUI for Marijuana. I've talked to a DUI Attorney's Assistant and he said that if the Laguna Beach Police officer did not write me a ticket for Failure to Maintain to a Line, or Reckless Driving (These are just some of the tickets he could have given me..) that everything proceeding that would not stand up in Court because the Officer didn't have Probable Cause to pull me over in the 1st place.
Yet, If he had written me a ticket for Failure to Maintain, that it would stand in Court. BUT, HE DIDN'T CHARGE ME WITH ANYTHING BUT A DUI. IT'S A TECHNICALITY DUE TO THE OFFICER NOT GIVING ME A TICKET FOR THE ORIGINAL REASON FOR PULLING ME OVER. Has anyone ever heard of this or dealt with these before?
A: You can be arrested for a DUI in Laguna Beach without being cited for the reason that you were originally stopped.
In Laguna Beach, although I have read likely over a thousand Laguna Beach DUI police reports, I only see 1 out of a 100 or even as much as 1 out of 250 Laguna Beach police reports where the cops actually charge the defendant for the reason they pulled the defendant over... whether its speeding or failure to stop at the stop sign.
The Laguna Beach Police Department oftengets the person for a bigger fish (a Laguna Beach DUI offense), rather than write down for the real cause for the stop in the Laguna Beach police report.
Sorry, they still can charge and convict you of a DUI in Laguna Beach and you need to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI lawyer about your recent Laguna Beach DUI arrest. If you're in Orange County and need an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney, please call 877-717-2889.
Q: How far away from your car, drunk, with your keys in your pocket, do you have to be to not be considered DUI?
A: The distance from your car is irrelevant in a Laguna Beach DUI arrest.
It's not about distance from your vehicle at the time of your Laguna Beach DUI arrest. The officer merely can infer that you were driving. They accomplish this by your statements during the Laguna Beach DUI arrest, they touch the vehicle to see if the vehicle engine is still warm, and examine the over all circumstances arrest. I have had clients who were at home, asleep in their bed.
Someone called 911 and reported a drunk driver with a license plate number and the cops came to the house.
It doesn't mean that your Laguna Beach DUI case is a total loser. The "No Driving" is a strong legal defense to a Laguna Beach DUI, but you'll have to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney to know how to present this defense.
Q:Can I get my license reinstated if I refused a breathalyzer, but my DUI charge was dropped?
I got a Laguna Beach DUI last night and I refused the breathalyzer test. Because I refused the breathalyzer my drivers license is automatically revoked for a year. There is a chance I can have the charges dropped, but I don't know if I will be able to get my drivers license back if the charges are dropped. Thanks for the help.
A: During a Laguna Beach DUI arrest, if you refuse the chemical test and either fail to contact DMV within 10 days or lose the DMV hearing, having the Laguna Beach DUI dismissed will not mean DMV will reinstate your drivers license.
This a very interesting question that many lawyers get wrong.
In Laguna Beach, if you fail to contact DMV or lose your DMV hearing on a refusal case, even if your case is dismissed or acquitted in court (that means "not guilty,") it will not overturn the DMV decision to suspend your license.
Got to love DMV law!
Q: How much are they they fines if I have a Laugna Beach DUI with a .08% BAC?
How much will my Laguna Beach DUI cost me?
A: As of 09/2010, the fines for a Laguna Beach will run you approximately $1950.00
However, there are other financial consequences associated with your Laguna Beach DUI besides just fines. There are DMV fees, fees for your alcohol school and SR-22 insurance costs. Contact an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney to learn more.
Q: I missed my DMV appointment to get my drivers license back, can I still request a new hearing?
I live in Laguna Beach, and got a DUI in Laguna Beach back in May. My license was suspended in for 4 months. In July. I had a hearing set up with DMV to get a restricted license so I can drive to and from work/school, but I got really sick and missed it. I called later that day when I could, but the lady I talked to didn't know if I could reschedule, but she was confident I couldn't. I was wondering if there was any way I could get a new hearing set up?
A: Usually you cannot rescheduel a DMV hearing
In California, you don't have a hearing to get a restricted license. You have a DMV hearing to fight the suspension of your license, and usually if you miss your appointment, the hearing officers aren't nice enough to reschedule.
It's nearly the equivalent of missing your court date.... the hearing officer will likely deem you a "no-show" and send your suspension notice in the mail.
But all hope isn't lost!!!
Like I said, you don't need a hearing to get a restricted license.
If this is your first Laguna Beach DUI, you're over 21, and you did not refuse a chemical test, after serving 30 days of a hard suspension, you'll be eligible for a restricted license if you get an SR-22 from your insurance company, pay a 135 dollar reissuance fee and have proof of enrollment in a CA DMV approved alcohol program. Please note, the 30 days hard suspension must be completed first.
In the future, when ever you have a pending legal situation, call an experienced Laguna Beach attorney who practices that area of law to fully understand your rights. In this case, speaking to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney could have given you helpful information about the DMV hearing process.
Q: Can I have criminal record misdemeanors removed from my record?
I have 2 Laguna Beach DUI convictions.
I have 2 Laguna Beach DUI convictions from about 10 years ago, I got a PBJ on the first one but violated my probation with another Laguna Beach DUI, which is why I have 2 convictions. I have comitted no other crimes. Can I get these removed from my record?
A: Yes, you can get your Laguna Beach DUI arrests expunged.
So long as you're off of probation and everything is resolved in your Laguna Beach DUI cases, you can submit a motion to expunge.
I have had experience with such cases and I am a local Laguna Beach DUI attorney. If you would like more informaiton call 877-717-2889.
Q: Is there a difference between Laguna Beach DUI Lawyers?
I was arrested for a DUI in Laguna Beach. this is my first offense ever and im under 21 years old. I really don't know what to do or what's going to happen. I really don't have any money and I'm reading on the internet that there's two cases for every Laguna Beach DUI arrest. One is for the court and the other is for the DMV.
I'm thinking of getting a Laguna Beach DUI lawyer for the DMV (I have no idea how much its going to cost me for a Laguna Beach DUI Lawyer(s)) but does that mean he or she only does the hearing for the DMV?
Do I need to get a seporate Laguna Beach DUI Lawyer for the court case? can i get a lawyer for both? or do i need 2 seperate lawyers?
Do I really need to get a lawyer at all? would anyone know how much this is going to cost me?
Thank You In Advance.
A: You should hire only one Laguna Beach DUI attorney to handle both the court and the DMV hearing.
Most experienced Laguna Beach DUI lawyers handle both DMV hearing and the court proceeding.
It can actually hurt your Laguna Beach DUI case if you get separate DUI lawyers for the DMV proceeding and the DUI proceeding and this is why.
The DMV hearing is like a mini court trial, heard over by a DMV hearing office. At the DMV hearing, I have the ability to subpoena documents and evidence, subpoena witnesses and cross examine the police officers.
I can use their testimony to either write motions in court where I can get the entire case dismissed or use the transcript of the DMV hearing when I negotiate with the DA assigned to the Laguna Beach DUI case.
For me, the DMV hearing is one of the most important proceedings of the entire case.
Laguna Beach DUI attorneys range from $500-10,000 for a Misdemeanor First Offense. Please keep in mind, while some lawyers are way over-priced, usually you get what you pay for when it comes to attorneys.
If your DUI occurred in Laguna Beach and you would like helpful information regarding the consequences of your Laguna Beach DUI arrest, call 877-717-2889 to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney free of charge. I am available weekends and evenings as well as regular business hours.
Q: Laguna Beach DUI & moving to Washington?
I got a Laguna Beach DUI last June & now my license is suspended until next year. I was assigned to take an 18 month alcohol DUI class, which I have been doing every week since last sept. My end date is Jan. 2011.
I am planning to move to Washington in Nov. I was wondering if my classes transfer with me? I have heard many different things, even my counselor doesn't have a solid answer for me. Also, even with my license being suspended in California, can I get my license in Washington? Again I have read/heard numerous things so I am just trying to figure it all out before moving. No bad comments please I am just trying to get more information...Thanks
A: There are two considerations when doing an alcohol program out side of California for your Laguna Beach DUI arrest.
There are 2 entities that require the 18 month program for your Laguna Beach DUI arrest. The DMV and the Court.
Court
Court is simple. You can get credit for time you've spent in the class then go to court and ask to transfer the remaining time to a school in Washington or do AA meetings.
Mind you, make sure you take "proof of progress" in to court when you go so you get credit for all the time you spent in your CA class.
DMV
DMV California requires you to do an instate alcohol school to be eligible for the restricted license you'd get after 1 year of no driving. There are no exceptions to this rule. Thereby, DMV will continue to suspend your license for the full punishment period and after words until you file a 1650 with Mandatory Actions Division of the DMV.
The 1650 is a form where you swear you're moving out of state and promise not to drive within California for the next 2 years. By completing this form, you'll be allowed to apply for a Washington license. Failure to complete this form will render you ineligible for a drivers license due to California Suspended Status.
Mandatory actions phone number is 916-657-6525.
If you need further helpful information about the consequences of your Laguna Beach DUI for your drivers license, call 877-717-2889 to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney for a free consultation.
If your DUI is in Laguna Beach and you have a question, please call 877-717-2889 to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney for free.
Q: How will my Laguna Beach DUI w CPA license in California?
I passed the California CPA exam in 2009 and started to work in CPA firm since Jan 2010. Few months ago, I got caught because of Laguna Beach drinking and driving charge.
Last week, the court reduced the charge from Laguna Beach DUI to a Wet Reckless. Will the California board of accountancy deny my CPA license application? Does anyone know anybody who still get CPA license with DUI or wet reckless in the California?
A: Laguna Beach wet reckless and a DUI are treated like the same type of crime when it comes to administrative licensing such as CPA licenses.
For your accounting license, they care about "crimes of moral turpitude" or habitual drunk driving offenses. Merely one Laguna Beach DUI conviction will likely not result in a denial of your CPA license, but you must be truthful on your application or it could be denied for failure to disclose.
If you've already submitted your application, I'd notify them of your conviction. License where Laguna Beach DUIs can become a problem is anywhere in the medical industry, anything with security clearance, pilots, truck driving, some child-care related industries. Habitual Drug and/or alcohol related offenses can become a problem for any license including attorney, real estate, CPA, insurance, etc.
If you have further questions regarding how a Laguna Beach DUI can affect your administrative license or would like more helpful information regarding the consequences of your Laguna Beach DUI arrest, call 877-717-2889 to speak to an experienced Laguna Beach DUI attorney for a free consultation.
