About The DUI Professor
Driven by the expertise and experience of DUI Attorney & Professor Kellee C. Parker, the DUI Professor is here to help inform you about both the Court and DMV processes.
The most important thing for you to remember is that you do have rights. The DUI Professor’s goal is to instill informed confidence and remove unnecessary fear surrounding your recent DUI charge.
Are you facing DUI Charges in Los Angeles County?
If so, you have a lot at stake. Contact us using the form on the right side of this page, or call us right now at (800) 805-6769.
We can help.
If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI in Los Angeles County, hiring a Los Angeles County DUI attorney is imperative. Only an attorney with specific knowledge of the Court system and nuances of Los Angeles County is going to have the skills and resources to best launch your defense. The DUI Professor will give you the knowledge and representation you need to understand the specifics of your case and start preparing your defense.
Probation, incarceration, alcohol monitoring, mandatory enrollment in an alcohol treatment program, fines, fees, work release, license suspension, and installation of an ignition interlock device are some of the punishments you could face if convicted of a DUI. Contacting a DUI attorney that has vast experience representing those charged with complex misdemeanor and felony offenses is vital to your case. You need a Los Angeles County DUI lawyer to help minimize and/or eliminate the consequences of the DUI; timing is critical.
Choosing The DUI Attorney That Is Right For You
When deciding on the DUI attorney that is going to build your defense, there are some things you need to seriously consider. The lawyer you choose should have extensive knowledge and experience that is specific to Los Angeles County, in addition to having a practice which focuses on protecting the rights of those facing DUI charges. Hiring a DUI attorney that is capable of crafting a comprehensive defense is vital. An attorney who is well versed in handling the complexities of drinking and driving charges in Los Angeles County can help you keep your license and steer clear of jail time. Often times you will even be able to avoid having to appear in Court.
There is no replacement for having a DUI attorney that has intimate knowledge and experience in dealing with the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. If you or a loved one are facing DUI charges, do not hesitate to contact the DUI Professor to secure the defense that you deserve!
Los Angeles County Court Process
Once you have been arrested for drunk driving or a DUI related offense, the arresting officer will prepare a report and forward it to the prosecuting agency. Usually, the prosecuting agency will review the report and file a complaint in Court. If your matter is filed as a misdemeanor offense, your Los Angeles DUI lawyer is able to appear in Court on your behalf without you being present. This allows you to seamlessly continue on with your life. The first appearance is the arraignment in which the charges are presented. At the arraignment, your DUI attorney may either enter a plea of “not guilty” on your behalf, or continue the arraignment depending on the exact circumstances of your case. If a plea of “not guilty” is entered, then the matter will be set for a pretrial hearing. At the pretrial, your defense lawyer will discuss your matter with the prosecuting attorney and advocate on your behalf. At that time, your Los Angeles DUI defense attorney will determine if any motions should be filed and if any additional discovery is needed to evaluate your case. Once the specifics of your case have been determined, your DUI attorney may discuss the option of entering into a plea bargain agreement. Other times, your DUI defense lawyer may recommend your case going to trial. With guidance from the DUI Professor, you will have an advocate protecting your rights. In addition, you will know that you have a Los Angeles DUI attorney that will always have your best interest in mind.
Los Angeles County DMV Process
A typical DUI arrest will result in the arresting officer taking your physical driver’s license, and replacing it with a pink sheet of paper. This pink sheet is known as the Administrative Per Se Suspension/Revocation Order & Temporary Driver License. If you currently have a valid driver’s license, this pink piece of paper will also serve as your temporary driver’s license for the next 30 days. Although you will have full driving privileges, you need to remember to act quickly to avoid automatic suspension. The DMV only allows 10 days for you to act to fight the license suspension. Having a DUI attorney on your side who knows how to negotiate through this process could not be more important. Your DUI lawyer will be able to request the Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing with the local Los Angeles County Driver Safety Office, in addition to a stay on your license suspension, and discovery. The DUI Professor is here to make sure that your defense and representation is highly skilled and uniquely qualified to build your case and protect your rights in Los Angeles County.
The DMV assigns a Hearing Officer to preside over the APS hearing. The Hearing Officer is charged with rendering a decision in regard to the license suspension. At the APS hearing, the Hearing Officer looks at three specified issues if the driver submitted to a chemical test. If the driver did not submit to a chemical test, then the hearing revolves around four issues. The issues are as follows:
Three issues if the licensee submitted to a chemical test:
- Did the peace officer have reasonable cause to believe that the licensee was driving a motor vehicle in violation of California Vehicle Code Sections 23152 or 23153?
- Was the licensee lawfully arrested?
- Was the licensee driving a motor vehicle with 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in the blood?
Four issues if the licensee refused to submit to, or failed to complete, a chemical test (refusal):
- Did the peace officer have reasonable cause to believe that the licensee was driving a motor vehicle in violation of California Vehicle Code Sections 23152 or 23153?
- Was the licensee lawfully arrested?
- Was the licensee advised that refusal to submit to, or failure to complete, a breath or blood test would result in a one year license suspension or two or three year revocation?
- Did the licensee refuse to submit to, or fail to complete, a chemical test after being requested to by a peace officer?
In order to prove the above issues, the Hearing Officer will enter into evidence the arresting officer’s reports, in addition to any blood alcohol results. A qualified DUI attorney will be skilled at objecting to the documents, presenting rebuttal evidence, and/or calling witnesses. A the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Officer will take all of the evidence under submission and render a written decision that will either uphold the suspension or set aside the suspension. Contact Attorney Parker, the DUI Professor, today to get the legal representation that you deserve!
Serving All of Los Angeles County
The DUI Professor is here to represent clients charged with drinking and driving offenses at the following Los Angeles County Courthouses: Airport, Alhambra, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Catalina, Central, Chatsworth, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Compton, Downey, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Glendale, Hollywood, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Long Beach, Malibu, Metropolitan, Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, Redondo Beach, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Stanley Mosk, Torrance, Van Nuys, West Covina, West Los Angeles, and Whittier.
