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July 2008

Los Angeles DUI Plea Bargain – Should You Take It?

Reader’s Question:
My cousin may opt to plea bargaining on his DUI case in Los Angeles, California. Why should a person accused of DUI consider plea bargaining and when exactly does a plea bargain occur?
Wilbur
Los Angeles, CA
Your cousin will be advised by his DUI attorney about plea bargaining on his DUI case in Los Angeles, California. [...]

Los Angeles DUI Arrest – Do I Have to Consent To Sobriety Test?

Reader’s Question:
I just want to be cautious because I often times drive myself after a little drink. What reason that an officer in Los Angeles, California could arrest me? I also want to know if I have to consent to the field sobriety tests.
Martha
Los Angeles, CA
Police officers in Los Angeles, California must have probable cause [...]

Los Angeles DWI Attorney – What Should They Do For You?

Reader’s Question:
I’ve hired a DWI attorney for my son since he can’t afford it. What are the basics of a DWI case in Los Angeles, California?
Laura
Los Angeles, CA
Like other attorneys, a DWI attorney has to gather evidences in order to defend his client in the court. Forms of evidence accepted can be pictures, videos or [...]

Los Angeles DUI – Breath Test Refusal?

Reader’s Question:
My brother was arrested for drunk driving just two days ago in Los Angeles, California but I was out of state. I haven’t gotten the chance to talk to him or to anyone after he was bailed out. Someone just mentioned to me that he refused to take the breath test. What happens to [...]

SR22 Car Insurance After DUI Conviction in Los Angeles

Reader’s Question:
I am battling a DUI charge here in Los Angeles, California and still hoping that I will not be convicted. I was told that if I will be convicted for the DUI offense, I would need to get SR22 for my car insurance? What is this and how important is getting this?
Oakley
Los Angeles, CA
Since [...]

Los Angeles DUI SR22 Car Insurance After Drivers License Suspension

Reader’s Question:
My driver’s license has been suspended because of a DUI conviction in Los Angeles, California. I was told that I need to secure SR22 car insurance in order for me to get my license back. What is this and how long would I have to carry SR22 in my insurance policy?
Bunny
Los Angeles, CA
Because of [...]

Possible Los Angeles California DUI Defenses

Reader’s Question:
My son just got arrested for DUI . We decided to hire a DUI lawyer and my husband is the one who usually deals with the lawyer regarding my son’s case. What are the possible defenses that he could have on his DUI case?
Monica
Los Angeles, CA
There are many lawyers in Los Angeles, California, but [...]

Tips For Hiring a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

Reader’s Question:
I didn’t know what was going through my mind when I risked drinking and driving. Because of that, I was caught drunk driving and was charged with DUI here in Los Angeles, California. I want to have everything that can help me get out of this situation. I want to know, do I need [...]

Los Angeles DUI Arrest – Chances of Charges Being Dropped?

Reader’s Question:
My older sister has just been charged with DUI here in Los Angeles, California. The lawyer said that she stands a big chance of getting the charges dropped and that’s good news for her. But I just want to know, what are the things that I must do if I am caught drunk driving?
Vanessa
Los [...]

Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Costs

Reader’s Question:
I have been charged with DUI here in Los Angeles, California. I’m so concerned about the financial consequences that I might have. I just want to know, what do DUI lawyers charge and will my insurance rate go up?
Martina
Los Angeles, CA
Most people charged with DUI in Los Angeles, California would be concerned about the [...]