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 charge reduced “Exhibition of Speed†(only 1 pt). Won back drivers license.
Court: Metropolitan – LA Superior Court
