Attorney Nors Elwood Davidson's Legal Cases

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Fremont) DUI Expungement Petition

Feb 09, 2011

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. RECKLESS DRIVING DISMISSED

Today I resolved a former client's conviction for reckless driving by way of a Petition for Expungement which resulted in his prior conviction for reckless driving (dry) being dismissed. In 2008, I re ... presented client for a DUI which we took to jury trial. On the day of trial I squeezed the DA for discovery and he subsequently caved and offered my client a non-alcohol reltated reckless driving offer. The significantly reduced sentence allowed us to complete the expungement petition in short order and now this incident is a distant memory for my former client. All around, a great final result.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (Redwood City) .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 27, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI DISMISSED. CASE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

Today I resolved a case for my client in Redwood City. Client was stopped on US 101 in San Mateo County for weaving and driving too slowly. A subsequent blood test revealed a BAC of .10%, which can b ... e borderline for a reduction in San Mateo County. Thankfully, I was able to negotiate a favorable pre-trial result with my client entering a plea of "no contest" to the reduced charge of "reckless driving" pursuant to Vehicle Code section 23103.5. Client received reduced sentence of two years informal court probation, fine of $1,450, 12 hour DUI school and NO JAIL OR SWAP. Due to the reduction, Client suffered no immediate license suspension and we now live to fight another day at the DMV. If successful, we may save his license, and SR-22 filing and a 3 month DUI School. Case to be updated after DMV.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (SSF) Expungement Petition

Jan 27, 2011

OUTCOME: PETITON GRANTED. DUI CONVICTION DISMISSED

In 2007, I represented a client through jury trial in South San Francisco. Although the jury acquitted my client on the "under the influence" charge, he was convicted of driving with a BAC over .08%. ... The alleged BAC in this case was .12% by way of blood test. After the defeat, I promissed to complete my client's petition for dismissal (expungement) once his probation terminated. Although he had forgotten the promise, I reminded him and filed the petition on his behalf. Accordingly, the petition was granted and my client's criminal conviction dismissed....finally!

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Hayward) .12% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 25, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI DISMISSED. CASE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

Today I appeared for a critically important Pre-Trial Conference for my client who presented me with the problem that she would lose her employment if she lost her license. After much negotiation, I w ... as able to get her DUI dismissed for entry of a plea of "no contest" for reckless driving under Vehicle Code section 23103.5. Client received greatly reduced sentence of three years of informal court probation, fine of $910, and 12 hour DUI school. NO JAIL OR SWAP AND NO MANDATORY LICENSE SUSPENSION. .12% cases don't normally clear the DUI hurdle in court, so now the final matter resides in the hands of the hearing officer at the Oakland Driver's Saftey Office. We've retained Halle Weingarten on a wing and prayer that we may still sway the DMV and ultimately save my client's license, and more importantly, her job. To be updated.

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Pleasanton) Driving on Suspended License

Jan 21, 2011

OUTCOME: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE DISMISSED, CASE REDUCED

1/21/11: A former multiple DUI offender client was stopped by police in Pleasanton for excessive window tint. Client had been stopped for this previously and had allowed a citation on that matter to ... go to collections. Accordingly, his driver's license was susepended at the time of his driving and he was arrested for driving on a suspended license, Vehilce Code section 14601(a), a misdeanor, and his car was impounded. I appeared on my client's behalf SEVERAL TIMES to request extensions of time to allow me to assist my client in getting the "hold" removed from his license and subsequently getting his driving privilege reinstated. After three Pre-Trial Hearings, Client was able to get his license back and his case was greatly reduced to a violation of Vehicle Code Section 12500 (driving without license in possession). Client received modest probation and a fine. Most important, however, was that I did the leg work to GET MY CLIENT HIS LICENSE BACK! DMV can be a virtual nightmare to deal with multiple suspensions and truly believe that this case allowed me to really help someone albeit at a cost to my bottom line. But as my saying goes, excellent results that lead to referrals are worth ten times the value of a high priced flat fee that leaves the client feeling used by the attorney.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County DUI Expungement Petition

Jan 19, 2011

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. DUI CONVICTION DISMISSED.

Today I appeared in Department 18 of the San Francisco Hall of Justice for a former client of mine who suffered a conviction for DUI in 2007. Having successfully completed all of the terms and conditi ... ons of his probation, he became eligible to have the conviction expunged. Accordingly, I prepared his petition and appeared for the hearing on the matter. The petition was granted and client received a signed Order of Dismissal. Without any other conviction on his record, the client now can legally claim a clean record. While a dismissal of the original DUI charge is always optimal, a successful expungement of the conviction is the next best thing and something I highly recommend to anyone who serves probation on a misdemeanor offense.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County .14% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 19, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI DISMISSED. CASE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

Today I settled a .14% BAC first offense DUI in San Francisco at the Hall of Justice for an amazing result. Client was stopped for failing to maintain his lane of travel by the CHP and subsequently ga ... ve two .14% breath test samples. Arrested and charged with DUI, we expected a drunk driving conviction. I successfully negotiated the case with the district attorney for a settlement for reckess driving ("wet") and all DUI charges were dismissed. Client received a greatly reduced sentence of 18 months probation, fine of $1,064, and a three month DUI school. No SWAP and no mandatory license suspension. DMV hearing remains pending, but suspension likely. Cases with this high BAC rarely, if ever, get reduced to reckless driving, so this was a tremendous result for a client who was unemployed at the time and really needed the break.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco County .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Jan 19, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI DISMISSED. CASE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

Today I settled a first offense DUI for my client who was arrested by the CHP on the Bay Bridge for swerving and failing to maintain his lane. Client had significant language barrier with police, but ... performed well on field sobriety tests anyway. Breath tests at the scene reported BAC at .10% with an evidential test reported at .09%. Case settled and all DUI charges were dismissed. Client accepted plea for reckless driving ("wet") for greatly reduced sentence of 18 months of probation, fine of $1,064, 12 hour DUI school and NO SWAP, jail or community service. No mandatory license suspension and DMV hearing remains alive with hope of a set aside with expert testimony from Halle Weingarten.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (Redwood City) DUI Expungment Petition

Jan 14, 2011

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. RECKLESS DRIVING CONVICTION DISMISSED.

In 2008, I represented a client arrested for DUI in Redwood City. I successfully negotiated a reduction to reckless driving so his probation was reduced to two years instead of 3 to 5 which would flow ... from a DUI. Client successfully completed probation and retained me to file a petition for expungment. Within a month, the petition was granted and his criminal conviction was dismissed and we obtained a signed Order of Dismissal. Now client has a clean record and can put the whole DUI incident behind him forever.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (Redwood City) .14% BAC 1st Offence DUI

Jan 12, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI CHARGES DISMISSED. Case Reduced to Reckless Driving

This was a tough case. Client arrested for speeding by CHP on I-280 going 80 mph. DUI investigation follows with client allegedly performing poorly on field sobriety tests. Client answers CHP questi ... ons poorly telling the officer he had one glass of wine several hours ago. Although client refused PAS device, he later submitted to a blood test which returned a .14%. D.A. of course offered DUI conviction, but client decided to take his case to jury trial instead. Jury was sworn and officer cross examined. DA attempted, during trial, to introduce evidence of blood test without first producing records during discovery. I objected and DA caved offering my client a reckless driving plea during the middle of trial. Client accepted the offer and received two years informal court probation, reduced fine of $1,200, and 12 hour DUI school. NO JAIL, SWAP, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR MANDATORY LICENSE SUSPENSION. DMV hearing remains pending.

Nors Elwood Davidson's Legal Cases (1087)

Alameda County (Fremont) DUI Expungement Petition

San Mateo County (Redwood City) .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

San Mateo County (SSF) Expungement Petition

Alameda County (Hayward) .12% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Alameda County (Pleasanton) Driving on Suspended License

San Francisco County DUI Expungement Petition

San Francisco County .14% BAC 1st Offense DUI

San Francisco County .10% BAC 1st Offense DUI

San Mateo County (Redwood City) DUI Expungment Petition

San Mateo County (Redwood City) .14% BAC 1st Offence DUI