Nors Elwood Davidson
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Nors Elwood Davidson's Legal Cases (1087)

San Francisco, CA

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

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DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) .21% BAC 2nd Offense DUI w/ Enhancement

Jan 31, 2013

OUTCOME: Enhancement Dismissed. 3 Years Probation, $1,900 fine, 9 SWAP, 18 Month DUI School

Client was stopped by the Oakland CHP for speeding and weaving into multiple lanes of traffic in the wee hours of the night. A subsequent breath test returned a single result of .21% BAC, qualifying f ... or the high BAC enhancement. Moreover, Client had suffered a prior DUI conviction within the past five years so this was his second. After winning a SET ASIDE at his DMV hearing, today we settled the criminal case for minimum terms: three years informal court probation, fine of $1,904, 18 month DUI school and only nine days of SWAP in lieu of actual jail. Client's license suspended for ninety days and restricted for 21 months with installation of ignition interlock device ("IID") and SR-22.

DUI and DWI

Santa Clara County (San Jose) .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 29, 2013

OUTCOME: Probation Granted: $1,916 Fine, 75 Hours Community Service, DUI School Waived

Client and a friend had consumed alcohol with dinner and they both drove home afterward. Unfortunately, Client's friend was involved in a motor vehilce accident and he showed up on scene to see if he ... could help. The end result was that both of them were ultimately arrested for DUI. Although his breath tests were low, .10% BAC on four tests, the District Attorney was not willing to reduce the offense for settlement. Client had been transfered over seas for work and needed to resolve his case in a way that allowed him to remain out of jurisdiction. Today, I settled the case on behalf of the client for three years informal court probation, fine of $1,916, three month DUI school (waived unless he returns to California), and 75 hours of community service in lieu of actual jail or SWAP. With the Client's move, I had to handle all aspects of the case which included several court appearances beyond that which is customary. I nevertheless did so, and without additional fee. Client's license suspended for six months as a result of the DUI conviction.

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) .14% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 24, 2013

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED

Client was driving in Oakland from Texas when she was stopped for DUI for talking on her cell phone. She provided two breath samples both returning a result of .14% BAC. While representing her in thi ... s matter, she returned to Texas and was remanded into custody for a felony probation violation relating to a conviction for grand larceny. In either event, we filed a demand for transfer pursuant to Penal Code Section 1381 and the underlying DUI case was dismissed.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County DUI Expungement Petition

Jan 23, 2013

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. DUI CONVICTION DISMISSED

I represented Client for a high BAC DUI case in 2006 and she was convicted in the Superior Court. Since her conviction, the Client attended law school and was even clerking for a judge. She learned a ... valuable lesson from her DUI and having completed all the terms and conditions of her DUI probation was eligible to have the conviction removed from her criminal record. Today, the petition was granted in Department 18 and the underlying DUI conviction dismissed. It was a highly rewarding result because I'm a firm believer that these DUI incidents happen to GOOD PEOPLE, i.e. non-criminals and often are mistakes that aren't repeated. For these people, they deserve the chance to have the record cleared and I'm happy to have helped.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (Redwood City) Expungement Petition

Jan 09, 2013

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. DUI CONVICTION DISMISSED

I represented Client for DUI charges in 2009 and he was regrettable convicted. Nevertheless, he again retained me, only this time to clean his record with an expungement petition. As he had successfu ... lly completed all the terms of his probation, the petition was granted and his DUI conviction was subsequently DISMISSED, allowing him to again claim that he had never been convicted of a misdemeanor on his record.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County .28% BAC 1st Offense DUI w/ Collision

Jan 09, 2013

OUTCOME: ENHANCEMENT DISMISSED. NO ACTUAL JAIL. 9 MONTH DUI SCHOOL, 6 DAYS SWAP

Client actually had a prior DUI approximately 11 years ago, thus making this new offense technically a "first." Nevertheless, it was a quite a splash, no pun intended. Client got lost in Golden Gate ... Park and before she knew it, her vehicle had sideswiped parked cars and ended up totaled into a tree. Her blood was drawn at the hospital hours later and returned a result of .28% BAC. Client cited for DUI with high blood alcohol enhancement. Today, we settled the case. It wasn't easy, though, as a new crop of misdemeanor district attorneys have arrived and the initial offer was a minimum ten days actual jail. After much negotiation, we resolved the matter for three years informal court probation, fine of $1,908, nine month DUI school, and six actual days of SWAP. No jail and no IID. Although I would have liked to beat the nine month program, it may actually help the client in this case as I'm hopeful that she, like most accused of this crime, will accept the lessons and treatment ahead of her and use this unfortunate incident as a stepping stone up from her rock bottom. I'm sincerely hopeful. Client's license to be suspended by DMV for thirty days with restricted license for 10 months. The District Attorney DISMISSED the high BAC enhancement, by the way.

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) Public Intoxication Misdemeanor

Jan 08, 2013

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED

Client was a former client from not too long ago, who was previously convicted of DUI in Contra Costa County about six months ago. He got himself pretty well intoxicated in Albany (Alameda County), bu ... t really did the right thing....HE WALKED...while trying to hail a taxi cab. Nevertheless, local police saw him zig zagging as he walked and ultimately arrested him for public intoxication, a misdemeanor which could have resulted in a violation of of his DUI probation and potential jail time. As his problem was alcohol related this time (as compared to driving), I suggested that he voluntarily attend AA meetings. Client did so attending nine meetings. Today at pre-trial conference, I presented the proof of his meetings to the district attorney for CASE DISMISSSED.

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 08, 2013

OUTCOME: DUI CHARGES DISMISSED. CASE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

Client was a younger man in his 20's who was stopped by the CHP for speeding (85 mph in 65 mph zone alleged). Subsequent breath test returned BAC result of .10%. With no other criminal record, it was ... critical that the DUI charges were dismissed. Today, I successfully settled the case for a reduction to reckless driving and all DUI charges were dismissed. Client received greatly reduced sentence of two years informal court probation, fine of $1,024, and a 12 hour DUI school. I was able to save client nearly $1,000 off the fine, half the normal DUI school and no jail, SWAP or community service. More importantly in Alameda County, avoiding the DUI conviction meant no ignition interlock device requirement ("IID") saving even more money and hassle. Client's license suspended by DMV for four months.

DUI and DWI

Santa Clara County (San Jose) .14% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Dec 31, 2012

OUTCOME: Probation Granted, $1,916 Fine, 3 Month DUI School, 7 Days SWAP

Client was stopped by the California Highway Patrol after he was observed driving his vehicle on the roadway with no front tire (his car was emitting sparks from the road). Subsequent blood test retur ... ned result of .14% BAC. Client looking at DUI with possible hit and run for a collision. Today, we successfully resolved the case for three years court probation, fine of $1,916, three month DUI school, and seven days of weekend work in lieu of jail. Client's license suspended for thirty days and restricted for five months with SR22.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County .17% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Dec 18, 2012

OUTCOME: ENHANCEMENT DISMISSED, NO SWAP AND 3 MONTH DUI SCHOOL

Client stopped by San Francisco Police Department after making an illegal turn. Subsequent blood test returned a .17% BAC, thus qualifying him for a high BAC enhancement. Today, we successfully settl ... ed this case for the client, who incidentally had no criminal record, for a DISMISSAL OF THE ENHANCEMENT. Client sentenced to three years court probation (minimum), fine of approximately $1,850, THREE MONTH DUI SCHOOL, NO JAIL OR SWAP and only 20 hours of community service. Client's license suspended for thirty days and restricted for five months.

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