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June 2008

Car Insurance After Drunk Driving Charge in Los Angeles

Reader’s Question:
I’m really concerned about my car insurance after being charged with DUI here in LA California. I heard that some of the traffic laws in California have changed. How would my insurance company deal with my DUI case?

Maxine
Los Angeles, CA
Under the California law, any DUI offense on your record will appear for 10 years [...]

How Long Does DUI Conviction in Los Angeles Stay On My Record?

Reader’s Question:
My brother was convicted of a DUI in over 7 years ago in LA, California but has completed all of the requirements issued by the court. Is this now off of his record and does he still report it on license applications?
Sam

Los Angeles, CA
No. It will not be off his record yet.
New California [...]

Auto Insurance After DUI in Los Angeles

Reader’s Question:
My husband was recently convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles, California for the first time. He has had a perfect driving record for 53 years. He wants to know if he should write his insurance company in LA with an explanation of the circumstances before they learn of the conviction. Thanks.
May
Los Angeles , [...]

The Basis for the Computation of Fine for DUI in Los Angeles

Reader’s Question:
I have been living here in Los Angeles for quite some time now around 10 years. A friend asked me if I had any idea how the DUI fine is computed. Of course, I said no. I have no idea about it. But that question still lingers on my mind. Would you happen to [...]

First Time Offender of DUI in Los Angeles

Reader’s Question:
I lived in Los Angeles, California. I just bought a new car and then on some occasions will have some few drinks with my girlfriends. I was never been arrested for DUI, but just out of curiosity, I would like to know what lies ahead for a first time offender of DUI here in [...]