Jury Trial For Dui In Contra Costa
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The most common plea bargain for a first DUI is a reduction to reckless driving. This can result in lighter penalties such as reduced fines, fewer points on your license, and potentially avoiding jail time.
The top 10 legal defenses to DUI charges are: The Officer Did Not Conduct a 15-Minute Observation. The Officer Did Not Comply with California's Title 17. Your BAC Was “On the Rise” You Were “Mentally Alert” Hypoglycemia, Diabetes or a High Protein Diet Inflated Your BAC. The Officer Did Not Follow Proper Procedure.
Roughly three out of 10 Californians charged with DUI were not convicted of the crime. Because the burden is on the state to prove that someone was under the influence of a drug or alcohol, there are multiple defenses that an attorney can use to help their clients get their DUI case dismissed.
Roughly three out of 10 Californians charged with DUI were not convicted of the crime. Because the burden is on the state to prove that someone was under the influence of a drug or alcohol, there are multiple defenses that an attorney can use to help their clients get their DUI case dismissed.
You must inform the court that you are not able to serve. Requests to be excused must be in writing and submitted to the Office of the Jury Commissioner prior to the prospective juror's service date.
Always plead ``not guilty'' at your first court appearance because that will at least get you a Pretrial Conference and a chance to plea bargain with the prosecutor. If you are .
To win a jury trial, the defense must raise reasonable doubt about the validity and/or accuracy of the test results, as well as mitigating or rebutting the observations and testimony of law enforcement officers involved in your case that lead to their conclusion your ability to drive was impaired.