DUI Lawyer: What’s a “wet reckless”?
Sometimes, in reference to a DUI, you will hear the term “wet reckless” or simply a “wet”. What does this even mean? Well, it is a term used as a plea bargain settlement in place of a DUI. You cannot be charged with a “wet reckless”. Instead, California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23103.5 (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23103_5.htm) allows […]
DUI Defenses That Work – The No Drive Defense
DUI defenses that work, the “No drive” defense. When it comes to DUI law, there are two types of DUI defenses. The first type would be DUI defenses that sound nice on paper or in your lawyer’s office. These are great for legal debates or a nice scholarly article, but they won’t do you […]
DUI defenses that work – Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer
Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer I have people call me every day and ask, “If I blew over the limit…..how can I win my case?” People just can’t imagine that they could blow over the limit and NOT get a DUI conviction. The very first step in building a defense in a case with a […]
DUI electric Scooters in California
Driving under the influence is an unacceptable both socially and morally. It is commonly thought as only affecting vehicles but what about two wheelers such as bicycles and scooters? Different states have different laws and regulations concerning DUI electric scooters. For instance in California a number of statutes has been put into place since bikes […]
When Is Your License Suspended After a DUI?
According to California DUI laws, persons suspected of driving while inebriated have up to ten days within which they can request for a DMV (department of motor vehicle) hearing following their arrest. Once a DMV hearing has been requested, the suspected DUI offender automatically gets a temporary reprieve on the suspension. What this means is […]
