Monthly Archives: June 2012
California’s Driving Requirement
Last month I wrote a post on the topic of out-of-state priors. I mentioned that in California, for someone to be charged with driving under the influence, the suspect must have actually and voluntarily driven a vehicle. Continue reading
Senate Approves Bill Reducing DUI Sentences
Roger Hernandez, a month before his own DUI arrest, introduced a bill that would allow misdemeanor offenders, including DUI offenders, who are sentenced to jail to receive work release credit for participating in educational, vocational, drug treatment, or other programs instead of jail time.
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Helmandollar Case Saves Licenses
The case of Helmandollar v. Department of Motor Vehicles essentially allows the court, with the agreement of the judge, prosecutor and defense attorneys, to conduct a quasi-trial for the sole purpose of obtaining an acquittal on the 23152(b) charge so that defendant’s licenses may be reinstated. Continue reading
The DMV Administrative Per Se Hearing
Any one arrested on suspicion of drunk driving is required to schedule, either themselves or through their lawyer, an administrative per se hearing (A.P.S.) with the California DMV. Continue reading
DUI Sentencing Held in High School Gymnasium
Jennifer Stone, 22, pled guilty to and was sentenced for driving under the influence, child endangerment, and hit and run in a Willows, California high school gymnasium late last month. Continue reading
