Facts: Young producer stopped at San Fernando Valley checkpoint, fails BAC test. Strategy: Prove that blood alcohol was below .08% at time of stop. Results: All DUI charges dismissed, BAC charge reduced “Exhibition of Speed.†Won back drivers license Court: Van Nuys – LA Superior Court
Facts: Squeals tires turning onto PCH from Sunset. Blood alcohol exceeds age limit. Strategy: Take officer testimony at DMV, later show testimony is inconsistent. Results: DMV charge reduced to “Exhibition of Speed†(1 pt). Court: Airport – LA Superior Court
Facts: Speeding (70 mph in 40 mph zone) on Colorado Blvd. Risk: Possible adverse consequences for client’s medical license. Strategy: Limit officer’s testimony, demonstrate that speed was safe for conditions, alleged BAC not possible based on body weight Results: Acquitted of all charges. Won back drivers license. No adverse impact to career. Court: Alhambra –…Read More
Facts: Client strikes Sheriff’s vehicle, injures Sheriff’s Deputy, refuses prelim breath test. Charge: Felony DUI with injury to L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy. Risk: Serious jail or prison time. Strategy: Demonstrate less than .08% BAC, testimony inconsistent. Results: Reduced to Misdemeanor (no injury)—no jail time. Won back drivers license. Court: Malibu – LA Superior Court
Facts: Third DUI offense. Erratic driving reported by civilian, not seen by Officer. Risk: Serious jail time if convicted. Strategy: Kept client off stand, showed that client was not driver (via independent witness). Results: Client found Not Guilty, acquitted of all charges. Wins back drivers license. Court: Ventura Superior Court
Facts:       Client causes multi-car crash near Malibu Canyon. Police smell marijuana. Strategy: Show that driver could be .08% at time of arrest, no evidence he had smoked. Results: All DUI charges dismissed. DMV charge reduced to “Exhibition of Speed†(1 pt). Won back drivers license. Court: Malibu – LA Superior Court
Facts: Client in solo accident, witnessed by civilian neighbor, 3x legal blood alcohol limit. Risk: Client could lose pilot’s license and career. Strategy: Keep client off stand, show that defendant was not driver, impeach (discredit) testimony of arresting officer. Results: Acquitted of all charges, 12-0. Won back drivers license and pilot’s license. Court: West Covina…Read More
Facts: Prominent attorney caught speeding (40 mph over the 55 mph limit). Risk: DUI conviction could affect attorney license, trigger discipline by State Bar. Strategy: Subpoenaed CHP officer to DMV hearing, used DMV tape to discredit Officer’s testimony at trial. Also attacked blood test results, kept client off stand. Results: All DUI charges dismissed. DMV…Read More
Facts: Realtor nearly strikes median, allegedly doesn’t pull over quickly. Risk: DUI conviction could impact real estate license and career. Strategy: Attack credibility of arresting officer over details, prove client was driving perfectly, prove BAC test results inaccurate. Results: Client acquitted of all charges, wins back drivers license. Case dismissed. Court: Ventura Superior Court
Please be extremely careful in your driving and car registration & insurance matters. State of California is broke and they are trying hard to squeeze all of us hard to collect money. Effective immediately, if you do not stop at the red light, be ready to pay $436 in fines or if you pass a…Read More
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