Every lawyer, and most people, assumed under the law that juries had to be unanimous (all 12 votes if in a jury trial in California) in order to convict a person of a crime. Defense counsel has argued that unanimity is a required admonition to a Defendant prior to taking a plea. In fact, this…Read More
Jon Bryant Artz, DUI lawyer in Los Angeles, has been awarded the 2020 AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of the members of the Bar and Judiciary. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through…Read More
Do you suffer from a mental illness? If so, and you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI, it’s possible that you could reap the benefits of California State Penal Code 1001.36. That’s because this new (and somewhat controversial) state law allows people with certain mental illnesses to go into a pretrial diversion program, receive treatment,…Read More
The California Supreme Court recently tackled an interesting case (People v. Smith) involving warrantless entry, related to the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. Specifically, it provides that “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and…Read More
If you managed to get by without an attorney on your first DUI, you may think that the second time will be just as easy. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. States are on a mission to crack down on DUI, starting with repeat offenders. If you’ve been convicted of a DUI in…Read More
One of the main narratives behind technological change is that it makes our lives collectively easier, more convenient, and safer. For the most part, this is true. However, in the world of DUI, technology has actually blurred the lines between drunk driving and bad driving – causing thousands of Americans to be wrongfully arrested for…Read More
Did you know that nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. every day? That’s more than one person each hour, according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although drunk-driving fatalities have declined in recent years, the numbers are still staggering. In 2018 alone, 10,511 people died in…Read More
Below are 5 facts about DUI cases you probably didn’t know, and they can make or break your chances of beating a DUI accusation or reducing your sentence or penalties. 1. You Need an Attorney – Don’t Try to Get By Without One Do not try and get by without an attorney. First, you simply…Read More
DUI can be treated as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. In California, there are 7 misdemeanor DUI offenses you can be charged with depending on your offenses, in addition to administrative punishments such as revocation of your license. 1. Punishments & Consequences When you are charged with a DUI in California,…Read More
California is the largest and most populated state in the continental United States. As a result, it has some of the highest standards for laws that protect its citizens from harm. Unfortunately, with the Californian lifestyle comes a high propensity to drink and drive – something that can have terrible consequences for both drivers and…Read More
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