How long does it normally take to get a plea from district attorney

It obviously varies by county and courthouse, but 45 days here in California is not out of the question. On Wednesday, you should get your "plea...

VC 23152(a) makes it unlawful in the State of California to operate a motor vehicle if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs....

On the night of arrest can an officer get a court order for a blood or urine test if I refused breathalyzer and field sobriety?

In short, yes they can, but as all the posters have alluded to, it's unlikely. In any event, you should speak to qualified DUI lawyer as soon as...

Will my husband go to jail for 2nd DWI?

In California, a 2nd DUI carries a minimum mandatory jail sentence of 10 days, or 96 hours served on consecutive weekends. From what I've read, in...

You can "clear" this through a PC 1203.4 (you were granted probation) or PC 1203.4(a) (no probation granted) motion, otherwise commonly known as...

Getting a restricted license for work.

When you were arrested, you were issued a "temporary drivers license" good for 30 days. If you didn't request an "Administrative Per Se" (APS)...

How can I keep my record as clean as possible from a first DUI?

You're in decent shape for a dismissal here, but other factors may need to be considered, not just BAC. Please visit any of our profiles for...

I have been arrested for a DUI...I have no money for an attorney. Am I going to get the same outcome with a public defender that

Bottom line, they are essential to a fair criminal justice system, but when you have 20 clients in a morning, how much time can you devote to any...

So it's no secret amongst DUI lawyers that certain counties are more, shall I say, strict, when it comes to prosecuting DUIs. Lucky for you, this...

Arrested for DUI, but ends up he wasn't over the legal limit.

Your brother should speak to an attorney. As Mr. Solis just mentioned, he has 10 days to request a "DMV Hearing" in order to stay (delay) the...