Should I do my California DMV hearing for my DUI case in person or over the telephone?
As a California DUI lawyer I often get questions from potential clients about the California DMV hearing. The potential client has usually been researching the law about APS or “admin per se” California DMV hearings after an arrest for DUI in California. After the initial research it is time to set the hearing and […]
14601.2 Driving on a Suspended License in California after a DUI
California Vehicle Code Section 14601.2 is the charge for driving on a suspended license in California when the suspension was the result of a prior DUI conviction. Unlike driving without a license under VC 12500 and even driving on a suspended license in California under VC 14601.1(a) or VC 14601.5(a), 14601.2(a) is a charge […]
Clearing a Criminal Warrant by Attorney Errol Cook
Clearing a criminal warrant can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Each courthouse has different procedures on recalling warrants. Some courthouses will allow a defendant to walk in at any time to recall a warrant while other courthouses require a defendant to arrive in clerk’s office before 9:00 a.m. to have […]
Undocumented Immigrant And Need A Driver’s License?
Last Sunday, Governor Brown signed into law AB 2189. This bill would permit undocumented individuals who are given relief under the UCIS’ Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Process to receive a valid driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles. For a person to be granted deferred action, the individual must meet the following requirements: 1) Was […]
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Plea Bargaining?
When someone is arrested and charged with a crime, often, their first (and best) move is to call a lawyer. Many defendants believe they need a lawyer to help defend them at trial and avoid a conviction, and that is certainly one of a defense attorney’s greatest duties. But a good defense lawyer can provide […]