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 (Pleasanton) .25% BAC 2nd Offense DUI (Collision)

Dec 03, 2010

OUTCOME: SPECIAL ALLEGATION STRICKEN & NO ACTUAL JAIL

Today I settled a difficult case in Department 703 in Pleasanton before Judge Jacob Blea, III. Client stopped for driving without headlights and subsequently striking a curb. Client had suffered ... prior conviction for DUI out of San Francisco County in 2007 and just finished probation prior to this second offense. Negotiated settlement of case for NO JAIL, five years of informal probation, fine of $1,870, and twenty (20) days of SWAP (sheriff's work alternative program). Multiple Offender DUI school ordered (18 month) and client's license suspended per conviction for two years. Ignition Interlock Device ("IID") ordered for three years as result of conviction. Special enhancement for high BAC dismissed.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County .09% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Dec 01, 2010

OUTCOME: DUI CHARGES DISMISSED. Case Reduced to Reckless Driving

Today I settled a low BAC, .09% breath test in South San Francisco at Pre-Trial Conference. Client was stopped for speeding (83 mph in 65 mph zone). Although his field sobriety tests were good, Clien ... t's admitted drinking pattern wasn't a good fit for a "rising BAC defense." Case settled for a dismissal of all DUI charges. Case was amended to reduced offense of reckless driving that is priorable under DUI law ("Wet" reckless/Vehicle Code section 23103.5). Client received reduced sentence of two years informal court probation, fine of $1,455, 12 hour DUI school (instead of the standard 3 month program), and NO JAIL, SWAP OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. No mandatory license suspension

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) DUI Expungement Petition

Nov 16, 2010

OUTCOME: PETITION GRANTED. DUI CONVICTION DISMISSED.

In 2007, I represented a client in Oakland who was regrettably convicted of his first DUI offense. Like many of my clients, he completed all of the terms and conditions of his probation without a hitc ... h. Once his probation terminated, we filed a Petition to Disimiss his case (expungement) pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. The matter was heard in Department 115 and the petition was summarily granted. Client's 2007 conviction was dismissed and his criminal record returned to a prestine state with NO CONVICTIONS. Accordinlgy, he was relieved of all the penalties of the offices. An expungement, however, does not affect the DMV nor does it wipe out the ability of the prior offense to become a second offense if the individual is covicted of DUI again in 10 years. Like most of my clients, this is highly unlikely and for all points and purposes, his DUI case is now officially closed. Again, expungement is the final and perhaps most important steop to finalizing DUI and Reckless Driving convictions after probation is successfully terminated. Individuals can have extensive criminal records, so expungements can be a limited utility. It was imporant to consult with an attorney immediately once you've completed any form of probation.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco .13% BAC 1st Offense DUI & Marijuana Possesion

Nov 02, 2010

OUTCOME: DUI CHARGES DISMISSED. Case Reduced to Reckless Driving

Today I settled a case for an out of state defendant who was visiting San Francisco when he was pulled over for running a red light. Client blew a .13% BAC and was arrested for DUI and marijuana posse ... ssion. I successfully settled the case as the DUI and marijuana possession charges were dismissed. Case was reduced to reckless driving pursuant to 23103.5. Client received reduced sentence of three years of court probation, fine of $1,060 and a three month DUI school via a correspondence course. An excellent result as DUI cases with this level of BAC are very rarely reduced to reckless driving. Client's ability to drive in California was suspended administratively by the DMV for four months.

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) .23% BAC 1st Offense DUI

Oct 29, 2010

OUTCOME: SPECIAL ALLEGATION STRICKEN 3 MONTH SCHOOL AND NO SWAP

Settled tough high BAC case in Oakland today for minimum punishment. Special allegation dismissed and client received 3 years of probation, fine of $1,800 and 3 month DUI school. 9 month school is no ... rmally required so this was quite a victory. License suspended for 30 days and restricted for five months. If client got 9 month school, license would have been restricted for 10 months!

DUI and DWI

Alameda County (Oakland) Driving on Suspended License

Oct 29, 2010

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED AS TO ALL CHARGES

Client stopped for driving on suspended license and speeding in connection with my representation of her in prior DUI case. I appeared today for bench trial and all charges were dismissed. Client fac ... ed significant penalties, license suspension and increased insurance costs.

DUI and DWI

San Francisco DMV .09% BAC DUI Suspension Hearing

Oct 29, 2010

OUTCOME: DMV 'SET ASIDE" NO LICENSE SUSPENSION!

Today, I received notification that I was able to secure a "set aside" of my client's driver's license suspension following an arrest for DUI in Marin County. Client had four breath tests all register ... ing .09% BAC. Client retained forensic toxicologist Halle Weingarten. We successfully rebutted the DMV presumption of guilt and SAVED CLIENT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE. Criminal case remains pending probable jury trial.

DUI and DWI

San Luis Obisbo County 14601.2 and Probation Violation Case

Oct 26, 2010

OUTCOME: $250 FINE. CASE REDUCED TO INFRACTION

Today I settled a very difficult license case for a person who had suffered two prior suspensions for negligent operator and and DUI. In a case some DMV connections of mine callled "impossible", I was ... able to get a probationary license from the DMV in San Luis Obisbo. Subsequent to that, I got the misdemeanor driving on a suspended license case and probation violation (which carried a 20 day jail sentence) reduced to a CVC 12500 infraction. Client received NO PROBATION and was only required to pay a fine in the amount of $250. A kick ass result considering the mess this client came to me with.

DUI and DWI

San Mateo County (South San Francisco) .14% BAC 3rd Offense DUI

Oct 25, 2010

OUTCOME: RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT & SWAP= NO ACTUAL JAIL

Third offense DUI cases are the most difficult to settle especially in conservative jurisdictions like San Mateo County. By statute, third offense DUI's require a minimum 120 jail sentence. More comm ... only, individuals in San Mateo typically receive 8 month sentences. Today I settled such a case for three years of formal probation, fine of $2,391, 18 month DUI school, 3 months of residential alcohol treatment and 59 days of SWAP in lieu of actual jail. NO ACTUAL JAIL License revoked for three years.

DUI and DWI

Sacramento County .24% BAC 2nd Offense DUI w/ Probation Violation

Oct 18, 2010

OUTCOME: Probation Granted. 4 Days Jail; 16 days SWAP

Today I successfully settled a second offense DUI case with a high BAC enhancement, .24%, and a probation violation (prior DUI in 2008), for minimum sentence. Client received four years of informa ... l probation, four days of actual jail, 16 days of SWAP, fine of approximately $2,200, 18 month DUI school. License suspended for one year and restricted for one year.

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