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IF you were cited/arrested for a DUI, then these are some of the important Things you need to know.The issues presented by a DUI are confusing to the uninitiated and the same questions are asked over and over again even though I write on this topic often and explain these facts to potential and actual clients. Most people do not realize an arrest for a DUI kicks in two separate proceedings. One is the court and the other is DMV. Do not confuse the two. The outcome of one does not affect ...

In addition to court you have 10 days to request a DMV Hearing to avoid a license suspension for 4-5 months. The hearing generally occurs before a plea is entered and usually results in an unfavorable ruling. DMV hearing officers do not care about anything but the chemical test, though THAT IS NOT THE LAW!If you lose the DMV hearing, your license is suspended, as is also the case with a court plea on a DUI. After a DMV Suspension you must wait 30 days to request a restricted license, which re...

This week is Thanksgiving, the beginning of the holiday season, and a month of parties. We will eat too much AND DRINK more than we realize.Unfortunately, most of my readers do not realize that you do not have to be drunk. You merely have to be Under the Influence which is Impaired." After a few drinks most people do not realize they are impaired and think they can still do anything.In the CV, holidays mean an influx of visitors and holiday parties, resulting in more traffic and drinking. Thu...

The honest answer is maybe....but the odds are against it. Any lawyer that tells you YES they can dismiss your DUI without examining the facts is lying to you.The first question on every new client's mind is what can you do for me? ...and what will it cost? If I was a doctor and you had stomach pain, you would not ask me "what is wrong with me and what will it cost" when you first met me and before I examined you.You would understand a doctor would have to take a history, perform a physical ...

Q: Mr. Gribow, You write about scams and stolen ID. What do I do if I think this has happened to me? M. Stewart, IndioA: If you think you are the victim of an ID Theft then cancel your credit cards ASAP, place a fraud alert on them and call the police to make a report. If you are going to report the incident to your insurance company they will want proof that you contacted the police. Then REPORT the POTENTIAL ID THEFT to:Equifax 1-800 525 6285; for a Fraud alert 888 766 0008; to order a cred...

There are three types of tests that you probably think of when you hear “field sobriety test.” The first is your standard “do random acts” test. The second is a breath test. And the third is a blood test. Each of these tests are in the police’s arsenal for trying to determine whether a person is drunk or not. The police treat these tests as ironclad tests, when each one has its ...

The secrets herein are not known by many DUI lawyers, as they only focus on the guilt or innocence of their client. Typically these lawyers do not consider the financial consequences that all DUI drivers will encounter when they renew their auto insurance. I believe it is important for an attorney to consider all consequences of a DUI arrest to competently represent a DUI client.Most of us know of someone who has been arrested for a DUI (Driving under the influence), DWI (Driving while ...

Should I Let My Grandkids Use Our Empty PS Home For Stagecoach?I am asked What Could Go Wrong? They usually deal with their college age grandkids coming to Stagecoach. Should they let the grandkids use their home when they are not going to be home?I am honored to be the sole attorney member appointed to CVAG's Public Safety Committee and the Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Initiative and both are discussing DUI's and Social Host liability. At CVAG on April 14, 2014 we reviewed that i...

Thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some scams going around as of December 2013.REMEMBER WHAT YOUR PARENTS TAUGHT YOU: If it SOUNDS too good to be true it is a SCAM.For instance: You did not win the lottery in Spain, The Netherlands, Canada or anywhere else. You didn't buy a ticket did you? A poor widow or bank manager does not need your help to move money from a dead person's account to another place. The IRS is not electronically auditing you. The Ju...

The first thing you have to remember is that jurors are normal people like you and me. In that regard, first impressions are important. When you were dating the first impression of the girl or guy you just met often controlled what would happen in your relationship... or if there would be one. If the other party was dressed well or were well groomed on that date it may have made a difference. Were the guys shoes polished or scuffed? Was his belt old and falling apart? Were his fingernails cle...