Richard Lewis Grant’s Answers

In addition to suggestion and observations provided by other counsel, I would further suggest that you seek out who attorney who regularly appears and practices in the Westminster Court who has excellent and prior work experience and relationships with both the Deputy District Attorneys and Judges. These relationships and experience can make a significant difference as to whether the warrant can be recalled without your appearance. Some judges require the defendant to be present in court to...

Typically, the District Attorney will file a Misdemanor Criminal Complaint for Petty Theft. Although a fine for this type of Misdemanor can range from $500 to $1,000, an experienced attorney should be able to have the DA offer a diversion program called Deferred Entry of Judgment where one would have to give a DNA sample, take a class, and pay about $200 fee for the classs. Once the class is completed and no new charges are filed for 90 days, then the DA will request a Dismissal of the...

i would agree with Attorney Maddox, there does not appear to be a concern at this time. Normally, the court or the DMV can only impose a longer period of time for DUI classes. Further, I would proceed to have 30 days enrolled in the classes and 30 days of hard suspension of your license, then proceed to apply for the customary Restricted License with DMV. Lots of luck to you in this matter. Richard Grant Orange County DUI Attorney 949-582-9394

I would echo Attorney Maddox's excellent post as to the Levels 1-3 of Alcohol Treatment Classes and having an attorney in your corner fighting for a 3 month classes with even .16 is possible. You may want to have your attorney also offer a donation to the Victim/ Witness to sweeten the offer for a 3 months instead of 6 months of classes. I have had a very positive experience with Deputy District Attorney Julie Oliver, Santa Ana Court, and I consider her to be fair and reasonable. In one...

Although it is not the best situation where there is a warrant issued and subsequent arrest takes place, it has been my experience that with a competent DUI attorney and one familar with the Orange County Judges and the Deputy District Attorneys, I would anticipate that there is a good chance that you should be able to get your current Probation Revoked and Reinstated and obtain a new 21 day referral to attend the court order alcohol and drug class. You only have 21 days to enroll in the court...

Taking traffic school now would be the most risk free approach. However, if you hire a traffic attorney and set the matter for trial, the attorney may be able to either have the case dismissed at trial or obtain traffic school at trial. An experienced traffic attorney most often can get you a better result from the court , then one representing oneself. Feel free to call our offices for more information or assistance. Richardl. Grant 949-582-9394

The demand for $325 is for civil damages allowed under California Law for the store to be reimbursed for their internal costs of maintaining security equipment and personnel. This demand has no negative consequences to your criminal case. As such, most attorneys, will advise not to pay it. It is most probable that the Attorney Asen will NOT file suit in California for $325, as his offices is in the New York. Further, he would be only able to get at the most a civil judgment. At this point,...

Your posted question is something I am quite familar. Recently, I was informed by the Irvine DMV Public Safety Office that one has to wait until there is a gulty plea received, conviction entered, and 90 days has passed after this conviction to apply for a Restricted License as to a Second DUI. I would also agree that Orange County is the toughest county for DUI cases. On a Second Dui, the District Attorney will push for 60-90 days of county jail time. I would highly recommend you consult...

If this was your First DUI and lost your DMV Hearing, then suspension is for 4 months, not 30 days. Check you license suspension decision notice. Once you are enrolled in a court approved alcohol program for 30 days and license suspended for 30 days, then you can apply for a restrictive license for 5 months. I would also suggest that you hire an experienced DUI Attorney who regularly practices in the court where you case will be heard. Such an attorney can have a significant impact on...

Unlike driving under the influence of alcohol with statutory limit of .08, there is such no legal or statutory limit with Xanax and other lawwful drug. Hence, the facts of your case will drive your case resolution. As noted in your posting, you passed all of the police tests, and your arrest was based upon your eyes looked strange. Based on the limited information provided, I would encourage you to hire an experienced DUI attorney to vigorously defend and agressively proceed to initially...