im Mexican american bout to be 30 gonna surrender for a month of time my second dui, and also have a corporal injury to spouse charge, any advice on going into the jail system I’ve only been processed in La county on my first dui, will I have to join a gang?
I got my first and only DUI last month in April. I was planning on going back to school by Spring next year but now with this DUI, I might have to consider my choices of what I want to study. So what’s a good career choice that won’t be affected by a recent DUI?
What is the benefit of getting the SR-22 filing done outside of my primary auto insurance carrier?
I just realized my insurance company never sent my request through. So I’m back to square one. Should I go back to my primary provider or get SR-22 filing coverage done from an external insurance company?
I was arrested for DUI the day after Halloween of 2025 & my first court date is not until June 2026. I have not drank since that day because this DUI. I was fired from my internship and now my bachelor's degree is on hold & I have not even been convicted yet. Anyways, my license got suspended for a hard year because I refused to give blood at the time, but I agreed to a breathalyzer. Either way I guess there is a new law that just passed that makes that an automatic 1 year suspension. I want to know what I am looking at when I have court because my school wont let me come back until I resolve the case. My BAC was high & I crashed into a pole. I am nervous about what I am looking at. I hired a lawyer hoping he can help alleviate the penalties.
Man the stress of the what ifs, and the consequences that have occurred already have definitely led me to change my life which is a good outcome, but I fear the court system will show me no mercy. I know the situation could have been worse and am grateful, but I just want to move on.
Hi I’m 21 and recently got pulled over (CA) for my first dui whilst getting off the highway . I blew a .15 bac , there were no accidents involved and I was cooperative with the chp/police.
I just scheduled my dmv hearing because I kept reading peoples stories n I also got told during 3 different consultations to just do it !!however I’m not sure if I should’ve because at the end of the day my bac was .15 so I know I’m losing 🤷♀️
but my main concern is that I work full time with a 2 hr commute… I know there will be a suspension no matter what but is there nothing I can do ??
What happens during the hearing n should I just cancel it ?? Is it worth to get an attorney or just represent myself?? Is it true the officer who pulled me over will be at the hearing aswell ??
I’m not proud just need help
Hello I’m a 22(M) and just had my first dui, unfortunately it resulted in an accident, thankfully other party was fine and wasn’t taken to the hospital. They had me do a field sobriety test and blow into a breathalyzer twice. They also took me to the hospital to have blood drawn and then arrested me. After I was told they still haven’t finished the police report and they haven’t given me the results of the blood test. I was given a pink paper and told to call a number on it. My incident occurred 05-17-26 and my hearing isn’t till August. Im just looking for some guidance of some kind on what I should do or what I can do to help myself. My first time being in any trouble really so I’m scared, and don’t know what to do. It was a dumb mistake and it’s weighing on me any help of any kind would be very much appreciated.
My Tesla software update triggered a rolling retest while I wasn’t even in the car. The data log shows the car was turned off, then hours later the retest violation occurred without the car ever being “started”. The tesla is always “on” like as if in a traditional car the key was turned once in the ignition so the radio would turn on (for example). To start the car you merely get in with your phone and press the break. Thus, I have to blow before hitting the break to start the car with the device but I can sit in the car with the radio on without it triggering the device.
The retest is only supposed to trigger after the car is started but somehow when the software installed, the device prompted for a retest. It doesn’t make sense bc the car was never started to trigger the retest requirement. I don’t understand how intoxalock can treat this as a violation when the car was never turned on (into a drivable mode) in the first place. Has anyone else dealt with this?
I think it’s fundamentally unfair for intoxalock to advertise as Tesla compatible if it can’t distinguish between software updates and starting the car. They are telling me they won’t invalidate the violation and it will be sent to the DMV who will be able to suspend my license at their discretion. I’m so upset I can’t believe this is happening when I literally did nothing wrong. Not to mention its already cost me $122.
Is it common to get probation for a first time DUI? Nothings giving a clear answer and need some help
I’m 31 years old and I got my first ever dui last month in April. I’ve never before gotten into trouble with the law not even a speeding ticket. So I’m really ashamed of myself for getting myself in this position. I work at a warehouse and found out they run background checks every 3 years. I’ve only been at my job for almost a year. The last thing I need is to lose my job. I’m accountable for everything and I’m going to take the steps to put this behind me, but to lose my job I think is cruel. Is there anything or anyway to avoid this from coming out on a criminal background check? What can I possibly tell my lawyer?
So today I got pulled over (feel like I was targeted, cop was waiting for me to pull out of parking lot) I had meet up with coworkers at gas station, they were drinking beers in the parking lot, i wasn't. So I leave from them and a cop parked by the exit followed me and pulled me over. Did a field sobriety test and passed. Well that's when they ran my name and told me my license was suspended because of my DUI (I knew it was but denied it knew) so they arrest me impounded my car. Gave me a ticket code 14601.2 avc. I've been having my insurance and sr22 and AA classes so I could reinstate my DL but restricted license. Would i still be able to reinstate it and would it help when I go to court for it? Pls help I know I'm done fro going through this
I’m looking to get SR-22 but don’t own a car to have insured. I’m assuming the non-owners policy will be enough at the DMV? Does anyone have any recommendations of who to go through?
Just curious. I was arrested for suspicion of DUI and eventually plead down to an exhibition of speed. I later got the case expunged. I disclosed it during my renewal date and forgot to disclose it immediately after getting the conviction. Sometime after disclosure my case was expunged. My bac was 0.08 and an accident was involved.
Just got a letter in the mail and I'm being issued a citation without a fine. From my understanding they can't take action against an expunged case. My sister said this is the best case scenario ever and I didn't even get a fine. However I was wondering if it's possible to appeal and get the citation removed? Do citations accumulate? They did say that I don't have to disclose this to my employer and it won't show up on my license or anything and it'll be removed from the file after 3 years. I'm allowed to appeal though. Should I bother?
will having weed in my system get me denied? I don’t plan on smoking prior to my sentencing but I have been smoking weed and I know it can take months or two to flush out ya system,
BAC .11 no accident. Just got pulled over for tinted windows. No lawyer. What to expect?
Should I plead not guilty? I want at least to get it to wet reckless.
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone, I am looking for an affordable criminal defense attorney who handles DUID (DUI of Drugs) cases in Orange County, specifically at the North Justice Center in Fullerton. The citation was issued by Buena Park PD on May 11, so I am facing a tight 10-day deadline (May 21) to handle the DMV administrative side.
Money is tight, so I heavily prefer a lawyer or firm that offers free initial consultations, flat rates, and flexible monthly payment plans with a low down payment. If you have personal experience with a responsive, budget-friendly lawyer who knows how to handle chemical/blood test evidence in OC, please drop their name or PM me. Thank you!
Hi everyone,
Just wondering if there’s anyone out there (especially if you’re in LA county) that is experiencing these kinds of delays, or how long it took for you to get your BAC results.
My lawyer said it’s not unheard of, but that it certainly seems to be taking a long time. I was pulled over for speeding and blew a .10, got a blood draw an hour later. DMV hearing has been rescheduled for the 5th time, no charges have been filed against me yet.
Got a DUI in Los Angeles with my work truck which is registered in AZ, my license is a CA license. Requested the DMV hearing within 10 days like everyone says to do, hearing date came earlier than expected and lost, DMV suspended my license already, showed up to court for my date and the clerk told me the DA hadn't processed my case yet. DMV gave me options on reinstating a restricted license by installing IID, showing sr-22, enroll in 3 months classes, and $125 fee.
Here are my questions:
If I complete these items and get a restricted license, I know the court will probably maybe suspend my license once more but will they request these same items all over again? Should I just wait until my court ruling?
Also I have another vehicle registered in CA, would I be required to install an IID in that vehicle as well or just the vehicle i plan on driving?
For insurance with a sr22, does the make and model matter? example-an older honda civic vs newer bmw policy. Will the sr22 automatically trigger a huge spike in my premiums regarless of the vehicle?
Got arrested and charged with a DUI last December 2025 (wasn't driving/standing next to car on sidewalk). To keep the story short I got a lawyer January and had a May 13th date. Seems like the DA only has a police report for now and no further evidence (I refused a test since I wasn't driving and they ended up getting my blood drawn at hospital before being transported to jail). When I called the county DA office they don't have any open cases under my name so does this mean they haven't charged me yet ? What would be the next steps? My license expired in March regardless so would I be able to go to DMV to renew my L? or need to wait ...? Right now I'm just paying my lawyer a flat fee of $500/month and it seems like it'll just drag on until my full 5k retainer runs out.
Anyone have to do AA sessions in addition to the 30 hours of DUI classes? Says it mandatory through the program I signed up for. Is it like typical AA meetings where you have to talk? Feeling really uncomfortable being forced to do that especially when I don’t consider myself an alcoholic. It was a really stupid mistake driving after a few beers and I’ve definitely learned my lesson.
So, I will need to install an IID on my 2020 Model S. It seems that regardless of who I go with, from what I have read, it comes down to the installer. If you have installed one, where did you go and what kind of experience did you have? Seems that Smart Start is the way to go, but from what I have read on here, the experience of how well the device works (or doesn’t work) comes down the the shop putting it in. Any help would be greatly appreciated!