Airport Courthouse – 3rd Time DUI, Case Dismissed – Lawyer Success # 8
Our client was charged with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol (Vehicle Code Section 23152(a)), a misdemeanor and one count of driving without a valid driver’s license (Vehicle Code Section 12500(a)). Our client had previously been convicted of DUI two times.
Police stopped our client at approximately at 1:20 a.m., as he allegedly was “burning out” at a traffic light near an onramp to the 105 Freeway. At the time of the incident, it was raining lightly. When arrested, police asked our client to submit to a breathalyzer test at the roadside. Our client refused any test at all.
The case was filed in the Airport Courthouse. Greg Hill of Greg Hill & Associates (formerly John Hill & Associates) visited the scene of the arrest and took pictures of the roadway where our client was allegedly observed “burning out.” The road surface was very smooth from many cars having skidded over the road. Combined with automobile oil and rain, the surface was icelike.
Greg Hill argued there was no probable cause for the arrest, as the road surface was the cause of the apparently reckless, supposedly alcohol-induced, driving. At first, the DA was dubious of the road surface condition, especially given our client’s obvious self-interest in avoiding a third DUI. Greg Hill convinced the DA to visit the scene himself, which he did, but even after this, still wanted a plea bargain.
Greg Hill pushed the case to trial, hiring an accident reconstructionist to testify at trial about the coefficient of friction on the wet road surface and how it would induce “burning out.” The District Attorney, flustered and sensing we were intent on taking the case to trial, announced on the first day of trial that the People asked to dismiss the case (even the second charge concerning driving without a valid driver’s license).
Our client was very happy with the result.
If you or a family member have been charged with a DUI (Vehicle Code (VC) § 23152(a)), or Vehicle Code (VC) § 23152(b)) call our office today. One of our attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.
Police stopped our client at approximately at 1:20 a.m., as he allegedly was “burning out” at a traffic light near an onramp to the 105 Freeway. At the time of the incident, it was raining lightly. When arrested, police asked our client to submit to a breathalyzer test at the roadside. Our client refused any test at all.
The case was filed in the Airport Courthouse. Greg Hill of Greg Hill & Associates (formerly John Hill & Associates) visited the scene of the arrest and took pictures of the roadway where our client was allegedly observed “burning out.” The road surface was very smooth from many cars having skidded over the road. Combined with automobile oil and rain, the surface was icelike.
Greg Hill argued there was no probable cause for the arrest, as the road surface was the cause of the apparently reckless, supposedly alcohol-induced, driving. At first, the DA was dubious of the road surface condition, especially given our client’s obvious self-interest in avoiding a third DUI. Greg Hill convinced the DA to visit the scene himself, which he did, but even after this, still wanted a plea bargain.
Greg Hill pushed the case to trial, hiring an accident reconstructionist to testify at trial about the coefficient of friction on the wet road surface and how it would induce “burning out.” The District Attorney, flustered and sensing we were intent on taking the case to trial, announced on the first day of trial that the People asked to dismiss the case (even the second charge concerning driving without a valid driver’s license).
Our client was very happy with the result.
If you or a family member have been charged with a DUI (Vehicle Code (VC) § 23152(a)), or Vehicle Code (VC) § 23152(b)) call our office today. One of our attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.