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Santa Cruz Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

John W. Thornton

4.9
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  • 303 Potrero St., Ste. 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is a Santa Cruz, California law firm that deals exclusively with criminal defense. With over 20 years of experience as a criminal... Read More

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I was charge with DWI without a sobriety test. What can be done?

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Answered by attorney Hudson Thomas Bair (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Kapsack & Bair, LLP
You're looking at a DUI prosecution, you need to meet a DUI defense attorney, your situation is way to complicated for this forum. An accident isn't grounds for a DUI arrest, the officer needs more evidence to have probable cause and arrest you lawfully, lawful arrest is required to trigger "implied consent" which is how your blood alcohol concentration was taken, measured and/or analyzed.
You're looking at a DUI prosecution, you need to meet a DUI defense attorney, your situation is way to complicated for this forum. An accident isn't grounds for a DUI arrest, the officer needs more evidence to have probable cause and arrest you lawfully, lawful arrest is required to trigger "implied consent" which is how your blood alcohol concentration was taken, measured and/or analyzed.
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How can you get a driving while influenced conviction for a car that cannot run?

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Answered by attorney Mark K. Rosenfeld (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Law Office of Mark Rosenfeld
You should not wait to get representation. If you think a Judge is going to dismiss the case because a kid says so you got another thing coming. As judge will not even listen to your son except to hear guilty or not guilty. In California you need driving or movement of the car to be a DUI. It does not matter if the car can run only that it moved. If it did not move... you have a good defense but it must be handled properly... both at the DMV and in court. Get a good lawyer ASAP. Mark Dedicated to the defense of good people accused of driving under the influence.
You should not wait to get representation. If you think a Judge is going to dismiss the case because a kid says so you got another thing coming. As judge will not even listen to your son except to hear guilty or not guilty. In California you need driving or movement of the car to be a DUI. It does not matter if the car can run only that it moved. If it did not move... you have a good defense but it must be handled properly... both at the DMV and in court. Get a good lawyer ASAP. Mark Dedicated to the defense of good people accused of driving under the influence.
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What exactly is a wet and reckless driving charge?

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Answered by attorney Kenneth Marlon Hallum (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Law Office of Kenneth M. Hallum
The long and short is it is a reduced DUI. However, it can still be used against you as a prior offense for the next 10 years. It does offer the opportunity to take a 12 hour alcohol class compared to a 3 month class (Caveat: if your license was suspended as a result of the stop-known as an APS hearing-suspension) DMV will require the 3 month class, and not accept the 12 hour. There are alternatives to the plea, and special plea bargains that a local DUI attorney would be beneficial to consult with. Lastly, the fine is generally of the fine for DUI.
The long and short is it is a reduced DUI. However, it can still be used against you as a prior offense for the next 10 years. It does offer the opportunity to take a 12 hour alcohol class compared to a 3 month class (Caveat: if your license was suspended as a result of the stop-known as an APS hearing-suspension) DMV will require the 3 month class, and not accept the 12 hour. There are alternatives to the plea, and special plea bargains that a local DUI attorney would be beneficial to consult with. Lastly, the fine is generally of the fine for DUI.
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