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The Shape of a DUI Case Timeline No two DUI cases move at the same speed. A DUI case timeline depends on how fast charges are filed, how long discovery takes and whether the case goes to trial. Some...
The Basics of DUI Court Appearance Requirements People often ask whether they must attend every hearing. DUI court appearance requirements depend on the type of charge, the hearing and the judge's...
First Steps After a Missed DUI Court Date Illness, a wrong date or a transportation problem can cause anyone to miss court. A missed DUI court date needs quick attention, because the court may issue...
What a DUI Sentencing Hearing Decides After a plea or verdict, the court imposes a sentence. A DUI sentencing hearing sets the penalties, any probation terms and the next steps for programs and the...
How a DUI Jury Trial Unfolds Most DUI cases end without a trial. Some go to a jury, and those follow a set order. A DUI jury trial moves from jury selection to evidence, then to arguments,...
Why California DUI Diversion Is Limited Diversion pauses a criminal case while the person completes conditions, and a successful finish can lead to dismissal. Many people ask about California DUI...
What a California Wet Reckless Is A wet reckless is a plea to reckless driving in a case that began as a DUI. A California wet reckless appears when the plea notes that alcohol or drugs were...
Not All DUI Police Report Errors Are Equal People often find mistakes in their arrest report and hope the case will end. Some DUI police report errors matter a great deal. Others are minor slips...
What a DUI Suppression Motion Does Some DUI cases turn less on the test result than on how police obtained it. A DUI suppression motion asks the court to exclude evidence that came from an...
The Purpose of DUI Criminal Discovery A defense lawyer cannot judge a case without seeing the evidence. DUI criminal discovery is the process that moves reports, video and test records from the...
How a DUI No Contest Plea Works Many people ask whether "no contest" is softer than "guilty." In a criminal case, a DUI no contest plea leads to a conviction just like a guilty plea. The main...
What a Sacramento DUI Arraignment Covers The first court date in a DUI case is usually the arraignment. At a Sacramento DUI arraignment, the court tells the person what the charges are and asks how...