Richard Lewis Grant’s Answers

With a 1st DUI, you most probably will have the device installed at the time you have a restricted license for 5 months. Normally, you will have only the right to drive to and from work, to and from alcohol treatment classes, and to and from school or college classes. if you had the device installed after your license was reinstated, subsequent to the expiration of your license suspension of four months, then you would have full driving privileges so long as the device is installed for the 5...

If there are no other violations or issues regarding your license, I suspect that your license is going to be suspended for your non appearance/failure to appear on your court date on the Red Light Ticket. When this happens, the court places a hold on your license and reports the same to the DMV. Therafter, the DMV would suspend your license. Normally with a license hold, the DMV would require you to take care of this ticket before the license is renewed. However, I have seen in some...

My experience with CVC 14601, Driving on Suspended License or the lesser charge of CVC 12500, Driving with an Invalid License, the courts have imposed $100 plus Penalty Assessments or $480 if an Infraction and 300 plus Penalty Assessments or $800-900 if a Misdemeanor. I would expect your fine would be in these ranges. However, the judge can use court powers to lower these fees. Suggest you first consult with an experienced traffic attorney, as there may be facts to support a defense to...

Without an attorney fully reviewing your matter, it is difficult to determine what your final outcome will be. Howvever, you may have a chance to receive the same result as your co-defendant. This would depend if the facts as to your actions were the same as your co-defendant, no prior convictions, and no legal basis for a dismissal of your charges. As Attorney Dane has suggested, it is very important that you speak with a local criminal attorney to explore your options, including...

Your DUI Probation would have included the condition that you violate no laws within three years of your guilty plea. If your citations were within the three years, then there would be a probation violation. Although you may not receive jail time, you need to immediately consult with an experienced DUI attorney. If I you need additional information, please contact myself. Best of luck to you. Richard Grant Orange County DUI & Criminal Attorney 949-582-9394

You were sent to jail for a probation violation-60 days. I would expect there is a warrant for your arrest if you did not report to and completed 60 day jail time. I would expect that even if you could be referred out again, you would have to repeat the 18 month classes. You are probably looking at more jail time. However, medical and hosiptal records will be very helpful to lessen further jail time. Suggest you immediately consult and hire an experienced criminal attorney that regularly...

Counsel have provided excellent analysis of your case. The bottom line is that unless the officer can testify that you and/or your passenger actually had Alcohol in the bug, then there is no actionable open container charge. If everything you say is correct and both you and your passenger can testify under oath, then you should hire an attorney who regularly practices in the Westminster Court, have your Arraignment Hearing continued for a sufficent time to have your attorney file a Motion...

Attorney Drew Allan Cicconi has provided a very good explanation of the law regarding the advance warning of Red Light Cameras and possible defenses. I would further add that the warning signs should be 40 ft from the Red Light Camera Intersection. Further, the time between yellow to red must be a least 3 seconds. Also, I suggest you see if red light camera videos clearly identify yourself. If not, then there is an identity issue/defense that may give rise to a Dismissal. You should...

In order to properly advise as to all anticpated charges, applicable defenses, and a possible resolution of your matter, it will require you to have an extensive meeting with an experienced criminal attorney. It is not possible to give the proper evaluation through this media. My offices are in Orange County and regularly appear on criminal matters in the Newport Beach Court (where your case will be filed) and frequently resolve criminal cases without a trial. I am quite familar with the...

You will most likely be charged with a Misdemeanor Petty Theft in Newport Beach Court and the minors will also be charged in Juvenile court. As for yourself, you will receive a letter from the District Attorney regarding your arraignment hearing, filing of a criminal complaint, and whether you will be charged for a Misdemeanor or Felony Commercial Burglary, Suggest that you immediately hire an experienced criminal lawyer that routinely practices in the Newport Beach Court. It can make a...