DUI breath tests are legal without a warrant in Vista and throught the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a breath test is minimally intrusive and needed in DUI cases, therefore it is not an illegal search and seizure. However, blood tests are much...
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Are cell phone searches illegal without a warrant?
Cell phone searches without a warrant are unreasonble searches and illegal. Anything found in that search may not be used against the person arrested. However, if there is sufficient information to get a warrant to search the contents of the phone, then it may be...
DUI contacts and arrests are from multiple sources
DUI contacts and arrests come from multiple sources. The most common reason for the initial contact is the traffic or equipment violations, but there are several other reasons also like accidents, citiizen calls, checkpoints and stops made while investigating...
Is there a DUI license Suspension on a First Offense?
A DUI can cause a DUI license suspension if convicted of a DUI and/or the blood alcohol (B.A.) level is .08 or more if you are age 21 or more and it is a first offense. It is possible, however, to convert that 4 or 6 month suspesnion to a restricted license to...
Plea Bargaining in DUI Cases in Vista Courts
Plea bargaining in DUI cases in Vista Courts involves discussions with the District Attorney and can also include the Judge. This is a process where the Defense Attorney negotiates the clients case in order to resolve it in the best possible way based on the...
Expungements Can Help Clean Up Your Record for Employment
Expungements in California refer to California Penal Code 1203.4 et seq. and can help clean up your record in many ways, including employment. An expungement in California is the withdrawal of a guilty plea and dismissal of the case for most purposes per California...
What is a DUI Pretrial or Settlement Hearing?
A DUI Pretrial or DUI Settlement hearing can also be called a Readiness and is after the first appearance or arraignmment. The purpose of this appearance is for the defense attorney to sit down with the prosecutor and discuss the case and possible...
How does an Expungement dismissal clean my record?
An Expungement dismissal in California is a way to clean your record for most cases where you received probation and did not get a prison commit. There are a few types of charges which may not be expunged, however, most misdemeanors and felonies may be expunged. An...
DUI Criminal Arraignment Proceedings in Vista
DUI criminal arraignment proceedings in Vista and throughout San Diego County, usually start with an arrest for DUI where the individual either remains in custody or bails pending arraignment. However, sometimes there is an accident where the alleged DUI driver is...
What can happen with my “heroin possession” case?
Heroin possession is now a misdemeanor and no longer a felony, but it does potentially carry up to a year in jail, $1000 fine and registration as a narcotics offender with local police where you live. Fortunately, the legislature has provided treatment options...
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