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Our DUI attorney Jon M. Pettis explians to you what not to say to a police officer if you come into contact with one. Call San Diego Defenders if you or a loved one are charged with a criminal offense at (619)258-8888 for a free and confidential consultation.
If you or a loved one are charged and convicted of a DUI or related crime it is probable that you will be required to report to the Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAUU) at the courthouse your case was out of. SAUU will assess whether additional conditions to your probation are required. When reporting to…
Michael Kobulnicky, 50, has been charged with four felony counts including kidnapping for rape and rape by a foreign object, charges that could send him to prison for life if he is convicted. At his bail review hearing on March 26, 2012 the woman who is the alleged victim told the Judge that Mr. Kobulnicky…
Singer and one time husband of the late Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown faces a drunken driving charge after being pulled over Monday afternoon for talking on his cell phone while driving, in the Reseda area of Los Angeles County. Brown showed signs of intoxication and failed a field sobriety test during the traffic stop which…
Lemon Grove man, Justin Foulds plead guilty of being under the influence when his vehicle struck 73 year old Celia Torres when she was driving her grandson, 17 year old David and both were killed as a result of the collision. Mr. Foulds was found to be three times the legal limit at a 0.26%…
The simple answer is “yes”. Most of us have been in a situation in our lives when the doctor prescribes prescription pain-killers after surgery. It could be as simple as having a tooth removed and the doctor sends you home with Vicodin. When reading the warnings on the bottle it usually states “May cause drowsiness.…
DUI enhancements There are several charges that can lead to an enhancement of your DUI charges that can result in additional jail time and fines. A list of the enhancements can be found below: -DUI with Minor Passenger under 14 in Vehicle -Refusal to Submit or Complete Chemical Test -Blood Alcohol Concentration of…
Here is how other states find out about your driving record. Interstate Drivers License Compact Agreement The U.S. Interstate Drivers License Compact is an agreement between 45 participating states to share information about drivers and their DMV records that include DUI charges and more. The purpose of the Register database is to share information on…
If you have completed the probation for a misdemeanor or felony DUI conviction, or have been granted an early termination from probation, you might qualify for an expungement of your DUI. Pros to Expungement? 1. The case at hand will result in a dismissal 2. You will not need to…
Any Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level or presence of drugs in your body while operating a motor vehicle can constitute an arrest for DUI in San Diego. Your performance when subjected to field sobriety tests for balance & coordination, as well as your observed driving behavior such as weaving, speeding, etc., will determine whether the…
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