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Why Should I Hire an Attorney

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:27:22 +0000

The simple answer to this question is that if you do not hire a DUI lawyer, there is a 100% chance that you will be convicted of DUI.

You will not be told that you are presumed innocent. There may be valid defenses and issues that you could bring to the attention of a jury. The prosecutor will not tell you about your defenses.

In order for a jury to find you guilty, all 12 must agree that you are guilty. A skilled DUI lawyer can bring up doubt and defenses that

Cost of a DUI Conviction

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:30:14 +0000

The national average for costs related to a first-offense DUI conviction exceeds $20,000. Like many things, this cost is much higher in California. The entire cost may include any or all of the following costs:

Posting bail
Vehicle towing
Car damage, yours and anyone else involved
Property damage
DUI fines
Lost wages due to jail or prison
Lawyer fees
Hiring experts to testify at trial
Appealing the case if you receive an unfavorable verdict
Higher insurance rates (This is the most important and long term cost. Drivers usually pay higher insurance rates after a DUI for at least 3 years. However, DUI convictions remain on your record for 10 years.
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DUI Arrest Process

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Qualifications/Training

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:32:50 +0000

Recognized by his colleagues as a star lawyer 2005, 2006 by Los Angeles Super Lawyers Magazine.

I have received NHTSA qualified training in the field sobriety tests that the officer told you to perform when you were stopped.

I have also visited and received training at the factory where the Data Master CDM is built. The Data Master is the machine you blew into if you took a breath test at a Los Angeles

Courts Served: Los Angeles DUI

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:34:00 +0000

Los Angeles Metro

Hours Of Operation

The courthouse is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays. Traffic Night Court is held every Thursday night in Department 63 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Customers must have preset court dates in order to appear - No walk-ins.

All DUI cases are prosecuted by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office. Metro is a very large Courthouse that handles the majority of DUI cases that occur in the City of Los Angeles south of the Mullholland Drive and north of the I 105 Freeway. For address and telephone information, please check the following link: Read more...

DUI Attorney Fees

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:36:17 +0000

Attorney fees will vary depending on the complexity of your case. Factors to consider are whether there are prior DUI’s, an accident, and injury to others.

It is a mistake to choose your DUI lawyer based on the amount of the fee alone.

You will find some DUI lawyers that will quote you a fee of $500 to $1,000. While theses lawyers may promise you a good result, the truth is that for the low amount of fee they are charging, either they do not have the training/experience to defend these cases or they have to handle hundreds of

To Blow or Not to Blow

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:37:58 +0000

If an officer stops you and requests that you take one or multiple sobriety tests, you have a choice. You do not have to take the balance, coordination, or mental field sobriety tests such as the one leg stand, the walk and turn, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. You should always decline to take these types of tests.

The officer will usually also ask you to take a breath test by the side of the road. Typically, the officer uses a hand held machine for the breath test. This is called

How to Avoid a DUI

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:39:18 +0000

1. Wait 12 hours after your last drink before driving.

2. Take a taxi or have a sober person do the driving.

3. Make sure that all of your headlights, tail lights, brake lights, license plate lights, and signal lights are all working.

4. Turn on your headlights at night.

5. Have a valid driver’s license and current vehicle registration in your possession when driving the vehicle.

6. Be polite and respectful to other drivers.

7.Obey all traffic laws.

Ignition Interlock Device: California DUI Laws

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:41:50 +0000

, the court may order that an ignition interlock device be installed on your vehicle. It is installed into your vehicle’s ignition and contains a breathalyzer attachment. Very simply, you must breath into the breathalyzer with a BAC limit less than .025 in order to start your car.

The limit is very low, less than a third of the legal .08 limit. In fact, authorities advise drivers not to eat or smoke before attempting to start their vehicles. It is a device that seems effective in concept, but pales when you

DMV Penalties: Los Angeles DUI

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:42:52 +0000

The following are the suspension periods for various offenses.

No past DUI’s, APS actions, .08+ BAC, no chemical test refusal, age 21 and older

Four month suspension with restricted license eligibility after one month, unless there is a new arrest..

One past DUI/APS action, .08+ BAC, no chemical test refusal, age 21 and older

One year license suspension with no restriction eligibility

Two more past DUI/APS actions, .08+ BAC, no chemical test refusal, age 21 and older

One year license suspension with no restriction eligibility

Chemical Test Refusal,

Education and Affiliations: Kenton Koszdin DUI Lawyer

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:44:29 +0000

Jurist Doctor, University of San Francisco School of Law, May 1996

Recognized by his colleagues as a star lawyer 2005, 2006 by Los Angeles Super Lawyers Magazine

Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Accounting Theory and Practice), California State University, Northridge, May 1989 (With Honors)

State Bar of California 184873, December 1996
State Bar of Nevada 6386, October 1997
Certified Public Accountant California 59890, September 1991
National College for DUI Defense
California DUI Lawyers Association
California Public Defenders
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Probable Cause: Your Rights in a DUI Case

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:46:12 +0000

has two clauses, the second of which states that no warrant shall be issued except upon probable cause. The exact meaning of "probable cause" is not clear and comes from judicial interpretations. The following is the most commonly used definition of probable cause.

As applied to drunk driving cases, this means that a police officer who stops a vehicle must believe that the driver of the vehicle is driving under the influence before the officer can stop the car and test the driver. The police officer operates entirely on the information he/she observes. No hunches

TOP 25 DUI Defenses

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:51:28 +0000

Most potential clients make the mistake that if the machine gave a .08 reading, than all is lost. The case is over. This is absolutely not the way DUI defense works in the real world. DUI convictions are almost never inevitable.

The prosecutor will point to several factors as evidence that you were drunk driving: poor navigation of your vehicle, an odor of alcohol flowing from the breath, the appearance of being intoxicated, poor performance on the field sobriety test and, of course, the results of the blood or breath alcohol test. Yet each “piece of DUI evidence” is ambiguous, subject to multiple interpretations, unreliable, based on faulty assumptions and open to attack.

1. No Driving

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:44:57 +0000

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No Driving

In order to be found guilty of DUI, the prosecutor must prove that you were driving a car while intoxicated. This may sound obvious, but this can be an issue where law enforcement arrives later at the scene of an accident or where a car is parked and the driver is sleeping.

2. No Reason For The Police To Stop Your Car

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:00:56 +0000

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No Reason For The Police To Stop Your Car

Most DUI cases begin with a traffic stop. The officer has to have probable cause to pull you over. Vehicle code violations such as speeding, unsafe lane change, or expired license plate tags can provide the excuse the officer needs to pull you over. Weaving within a lane is commonly used for probable cause, but this by itself is not sufficient. An anonymous tip from another motorist about driving that is indicative of DUI can now also be a basis

3. Improperly Administered Field Sobriety Tests

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:02:54 +0000

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Improperly Administered Field Sobriety Tests

In almost all DUI stops, the police ask the DUI suspect to take a number of balance and coordination tests. Contrary to popular belief, these tests are not easy or fair. In order for the tests to have any meaning, they have to be given under the conditions and using the procedures given in the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHSTA) Field Sobriety Test Manual. In most cases these procedures are rarely followed, calling the results of the test and the credibility of

4. Use Of Nonstandardized Field Sobriety Tests

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:10:19 +0000

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Use Of Nonstandardized Field Sobriety Tests

There are only three tests that are certified by NHSTA as “reliable” indicators of the level of impairment. There is very little, if any valid scientific support for using tests other than the three tests that are blessed by NHSTA.

5. Relatively Good Performance Of Field Sobriety Tests

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:14:16 +0000

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Relatively Good Performance Of Field Sobriety Tests

Almost all DUI suspects tell me that they passed the field sobriety tests with flying colors. This is always not the case. Little things like raising your arms for balance more the 6 inches or estimating 30 seconds to be 28 seconds can be interpreted by the arresting officer in his report as a reason why the officer believes that his decision to arrest you was correct. Emphasizing what was done correctly, especially if there are many positive aspects to performance on these

6. Speeding Is Not An Indication Of Intoxication

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:16:12 +0000

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Speeding Is Not An Indication Of Intoxication

Many DUI’s start out as a stop for excessive speed. Speed is not an indication of intoxicated driving as speed generally requires an aspect of control. This is not to say that there is no such thing as a DUI with excessive speed. In most cases, excessive blood alcohol is more associated with erratic driving such as weaving between lanes and wide turns.

7. The Driving Observed Is Explained By Factors Other Than Alcohol Or Drugs

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:17:15 +0000

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The Driving Observed Is Explained By Factors Other Than Alcohol Or Drugs

Many sober drivers exceed the speed limit, forget to signal a turn or lane change, or make unsafe lane changes. Drivers who use a cell phone while driving can exhibit erratic driving. A driver taking his or her eyes off the road to change the station on the radio or reach into the glove compartment to get a new CD can also make driving mistakes. Someone who is unfamiliar with the area and is looking for

8. You Should Not Have Been Given The Field Sobriety Tests

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:18:35 +0000

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You Should Not Have Been Given The Field Sobriety Tests

Certain classes of people are not candidates for balance and coordination field sobriety tests. People over age sixty five or who are more than 50 pounds overweight are not to be administered the field sobriety tests. People with a history of head trauma or who have certain eye conditions are not candidates for they pen and eye test.

9. There Is An Explanation For Your Poor Performance On The Field Sobiety Tests

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:20:05 +0000

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There Is An Explanation For Your Poor Performance On The Field Sobiety Tests

People who have back, leg, knee, or ankle injuries will have a difficult time performing the balance and coordination tests correctly. Nevertheless, many officers, when told that a suspect has a bad knee or back, will nevertheless insist that the suspect continue the test. The suspect is wrongly penalized for having a disability when the arresting officer writes a report concluding that the poor performance on the field sobriety tests was caused by intoxication instead

10. The Field Sobriety Tests Have No Baselines For Performance

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:20:58 +0000

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The Field Sobriety Tests Have No Baselines For Performance

The arresting officer has no way of knowing how you would have performed on the field sobriety tests if you had no alcohol in your system. Nervousness and the complexity of the tests cause even sober people to make mistakes in these tests. There are studies that show a fairly high rate of false positive (determination of intoxication) results in research on sober and intoxicated subjects.

11. The Field Sobriety Tests Are Not Conclusive For Either A Blood Alcohol Level

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:21:55 +0000

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The Field Sobriety Tests Are Not Conclusive For Either A Blood Alcohol Level Or Proving Impairment

The most optimistic studies allege that when the three NHSTA standardized tests are done exactly to NHSTA specifications and interpreted correctly by the arresting officer, the tests can be up to 91% predictive of a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above. It is very rare that the tests are done correctly and interpreted correctly, so in everyday use, the predictive value of these tests is even lower. The studies themselves

12. Failure Of The Arresting Officer To Conduct A Complete Investigation Of The Facts

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:23:35 +0000

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Failure Of The Arresting Officer To Conduct A Complete Investigation Of The Facts

In many cases, the arresting officer fails to ask the DUI suspect about medical conditions that might impact the field sobriety tests. This can be exploited to show that the officer did not ask the proper questions to pre-qualify a suspect for the field sobriety tests. The officer should also get information from the suspect about when and what the DUI suspect had to eat and drink in the previous 12 hours. Many times this is

13. Your Blood Alcohol Level Was Below The Legal Limit At The Time Of Driving.

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:24:48 +0000

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Your Blood Alcohol Level Was Below The Legal Limit At The Time Of Driving

Many people make the mistake of believing that if there is a breath, blood or urine test result showing a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater, then the case is over and can’t be won or reduced to a lower offense. This is probably the most commonly held erroneous belief by people charged with DUI.

The prosecution has to prove that your BAC at the time

14. Failure To Follow State Health Department Procedures When Giving A Breath Test

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:25:40 +0000

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Failure To Follow State Health Department Procedures When Giving A Breath Test

California has a law which dictates the procedures that the arresting officer needs to follow when giving a breath test. In some cases, the arresting officer fails to observe the DUI suspect for the required 15 minute observation period before the test is given. In other cases, the arresting officer fails to have the DUI suspect remove objects from the suspect’s mouth such as food, chewing gum, or mouth piercing. Two breath samples are

15. The Law Enforcement Agency Failed To Properly Maintain The Required Records For The Equipment

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:27:48 +0000

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The Law Enforcement Agency Failed To Properly Maintain The Required Records For The Breath Testing Equipment

Many DUI arrests involve a breath test that is given by the arresting officer at the location of the stop. The suspect is asked to blow into a small hand held device called a preliminary alcohol screen (PAS) test. More often than one would expect, calibration and maintenance records required for each PAS device are found to be not to be in compliance with California law. Failure to comply with the law can cause

16. The Test Was Given While Your Body Was Still Absorbing Alcohol

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:28:55 +0000

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The Breath Test Result May Be Overstated Because The Test Was Given While Your Body Was Still Absorbing Alcohol

There is no test, not even a blood test, which actually looks at the blood and measures the level of alcohol actually in the blood. All alcohol tests are indirect measurements. A breath test measures alcohol in the lungs and uses a complex equation to make an estimation of the BAC. When alcohol first enters the blood stream during absorption, the alcohol has not distributed through the

17. A Strong Odor Of An Alcholic Beverage Is Does Not Prove That You Are Intoxicated

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:30:38 +0000

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A Strong Odor Of An Alcholic Beverage Is Does Not Prove That You Are Intoxicated

Many police reports contain the phrase “the odor of an alcoholic beverage.” This sounds bad to the average person and many DUI clients assume that the case is lost at this point. This is not the case. First, while alcohol does contain some odor, most of the so called alcohol odor is really produced by compounds in the alcoholic beverage called esters. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage is really an indicator of

18. Alleged Symptoms Of Intoxication Can Be Caused By Factors Other Than Alcohol

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:32:06 +0000

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Alleged Symptoms Of Intoxication Can Be Caused By Factors Other Than Alcohol

Many police reports state that the DUI suspect has bloodshot watery eyes and an unsteady gait. The vast majority of DUI arrests occur after 1:30 AM. Many drivers who are driving at that time of the early morning are tired and would have blood shot watery eyes in the absence of alcohol. Exhaustion as well as nervousness can cause an unsteady gait.

Many police reports also list

19. There Is A Disconnect Between The Facts Of Your Case And The Breath Test Result

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:32:47 +0000

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There Is A Disconnect Between The Facts Of Your Case And The Breath Test Result

In some cases, the observed driving shows no indication of a person who is driving while under the influence, the person does a good job on the field sobriety tests, and behaves much like a sober person, but nevertheless, has an unlawful BAC level. Common sense should prevail on a jury that under these types of facts, the DUI suspect was not impaired and that it there must be something erroneous about

20. Weaving Within A Single Lane Does Not Justify A DUI Stop

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:33:57 +0000

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Weaving Within A Single Lane Does Not Justify A DUI Stop

Many police reports allege that the DUI suspect was weaving and therefore there was a basis for the stop. Court decisions have held that if the car stays in a single lane and, this is not a sufficient reason for a traffic stop. Without a sufficient reason for the traffic stop, there can be no DUI case.

21. The Detention Was Too Long Or Unreasonable Resulting In An Unlawful Arrest

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:35:47 +0000

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The Detention Was Too Long Or Unreasonable Resulting In An Unlawful Arrest

When an officer stops a person suspected of DUI, the officer must conduct a prompt investigation into the facts, and make the decision to arrest within a reasonable time. In the absence of an accident investigation or other valid reason, if an officer stops a DUI suspect and holds the suspect for an unreasonable time (45 minutes or more) without starting an investigation and making the arrest decision, A court may find that the prolonged detention was

22. Medical Condition Caused The Breath Test To Be Overstated

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:37:00 +0000

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Medical Condition Caused The Breath Test To Be Overstated

A condition called GERD (acid reflux) can cause breath testing to be overstated. This is caused by regurgitation of alcohol from the stomach entering the mouth during a breath test by someone who has GERD.

Having a fever or high body temperature can also cause breath temperature to be higher than what the breath machine is expecting, and therefore result in an erroneously high breath alcohol reading.

23. Recent Use Of Mouthwash Or Recent Dental Work Can Casue High Breath Test Readings

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:38:21 +0000

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Recent Use Of Mouthwash Or Recent Dental Work Can Casue High Breath Test Readings

Most brands of mouthwash contain alcohol. If mouthwash is used very close in time to the breath test, the alcohol in the mouthwash can still be in the mouth when the breath test is given. This remaining alcohol can cause a falsely high reading.

Dental work done within 24 hours of a blood test can also cause falsely high readings on breath tests as some recent dental work can create pockets

24. The Blood Test Was Not Administered By A Qualified Person And Was Not Done Correctly

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:39:47 +0000

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The Blood Test Was Not Administered By A Qualified Person And Was Not Done Correctly

In California, all blood tests have to be administered by properly qualified medical personnel. In almost all blood test cases, a nurse gives the blood test. The test has to be administered correctly. Use of alcohol to swab the site of the blood draw will cause invalid results. Drawing blood from a vein instead of an artery violates state health department rules and can cause the results to be suspect and excluded from evidence. Failure on the

25. There Were No Signs Of Mental Impairment During The Investigation And Arrest

caldiatech — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:42:04 +0000

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There Were No Signs Of Mental Impairment During The Investigation And Arrest

Alcohol impacts mental impairment before it impacts physical impairment. Mental impairment comes first. If the officer admits that the DUI suspect reacted quickly to the officer turning on the patrol car warning lights, was able to answer all questions in a reasonable and coherent manner, locate and give the requested registration and license documents without fumbling, and otherwise acted appropriately during the encounter with the officer, this is good evidence that mental impairment was absent. The absence of

BAC Calculator: DUI Defense

Administrator — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:09:08 +0000

"How much is too much?"

"Use this calculator to estimate just how little alcohol it takes to put you "over the limit".

California DUI Penalties

admin2 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:50:12 +0000

A California court may impose one or all of the following penalties for a DUI. Criminal penalties imposed include county jail, state prison, fines, treatment, probation and license suspension.

JAIL: You can expect to spend some time at county jail for:

Driving at "excessive speed" (30 mph above the lawful freeway speed or 20 mph above the lawful speed on other roadways),
Refusing to take a chemical test,
Or driving with a minor passenger (under age 14) in the vehicle. (Applies to misdemeanor DUI offenses only.)

PRISON: Some time in

Frequently Asked Questions: DUI in California

admin2 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:09:28 +0000

1. Can I get the police report to see if I need to hire a DUI lawyer?

A: Unless you have a friend in the police department or the District Attorney’s office, you will not be able to get a copy of the police report before your first court appearance.

2. Can I get my case dismissed?

A: Many people have called asking me this question over the years. The answer at this point is that I can’t give you a definite answer until I have looked at the police report and discussed your case with the prosecutor. Unless there are very unusual circumstances, the vast majority of DUI cases

Links: DUI Related Materials

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Alcohol Education Programs: DUI

Administrator — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:44:53 +0000

The following programs are ordered by the Court under the following circumstances:

3 month/30 hour program (AB 541) is imposed for a first offense DUI where the BAC is below .15

9 month/60 hour program is imposed for a first offense DUI where the BAC is .15 or higher or when the first time offender refused to take a chemical test.

18 month program is imposed for multiple offenders

The following link is a list of approved alcohol education providers in California.

http://adp.ca.gov/PDF/DUI_dir2006.pdf

DMV Process: California DUI

Administrator — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:56:35 +0000

In addition to the criminal case, a DUI also creates a civil case. That civil case is an administrative law case that is heard before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You have the right to a hearing before a hearing officer regarding the suspension of your driving privileges provided that the request for a DMV hearing was made within 10 days of the arrest.

What many clients find confusing is that they do not understand that these are separate cases. It is possible to win the DMV case and loose the criminal case. It is also possible to win

Contact Us: DUI Lawyers

Administrator — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:04:27 +0000

Office Addresses:
16600 Sherman Way, Suite 190
Van Nuys, CA 91406-3875

Telephone numbers:

(818) 901-9999

My office can be contacted by email: mail@duiterminator.com

Please fill out the following form:

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.15 Breath	No DMV license suspension, no jail, reduction to reckless driving.
Auto Burglary	Case dismissed after pre-trail motion DUI dismissed after probable cause hearing
.09 Breath	Reduced to dry reckless on the day of trial
.20 Breath	Dismissed, no DMV license suspension
.14 Breath	No DMV license suspension
Chemical Test Refusal	No DMV suspension, No jail time, reduced to reckless

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TOP 25 DUI Defenses

1. No Driving

2. No Reason For The Police To Stop Your Car

3. Improperly Administered Field Sobriety Tests

4. Use Of Nonstandardized Field Sobriety Tests

5. Relatively Good Performance Of Field Sobriety Tests

6. Speeding Is Not An Indication Of Intoxication

7. The Driving Observed Is Explained By Factors Other Than Alcohol Or Drugs

8. You Should Not Have Been Given The Field Sobriety Tests

9. There Is An Explanation For Your Poor Performance On The Field Sobiety Tests

10. The Field Sobriety Tests Have No Baselines For Performance

11. The Field Sobriety Tests Are Not Conclusive For Either A Blood Alcohol Level

12. Failure Of The Arresting Officer To Conduct A Complete Investigation Of The Facts

13. Your Blood Alcohol Level Was Below The Legal Limit At The Time Of Driving.

14. Failure To Follow State Health Department Procedures When Giving A Breath Test

15. The Law Enforcement Agency Failed To Properly Maintain The Required Records For The Equipment

16. The Test Was Given While Your Body Was Still Absorbing Alcohol

17. A Strong Odor Of An Alcholic Beverage Is Does Not Prove That You Are Intoxicated

18. Alleged Symptoms Of Intoxication Can Be Caused By Factors Other Than Alcohol

19. There Is A Disconnect Between The Facts Of Your Case And The Breath Test Result

20. Weaving Within A Single Lane Does Not Justify A DUI Stop

21. The Detention Was Too Long Or Unreasonable Resulting In An Unlawful Arrest

22. Medical Condition Caused The Breath Test To Be Overstated

23. Recent Use Of Mouthwash Or Recent Dental Work Can Casue High Breath Test Readings

24. The Blood Test Was Not Administered By A Qualified Person And Was Not Done Correctly

25. There Were No Signs Of Mental Impairment During The Investigation And Arrest

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