California Dwi Laws

I have a law question.?

Ok so my step-dad is a truck driver. He and his buddy were out in California at a truck stop. Long story short, they got drunk, the friend decided he wanted to drive. My step-dad was in the passenger seat and had to reach for the steering wheel to save the truck 2 times. They got to another truck stop and my step-dad asked someone to help him take away the keys. That other someone called the cops. Cops came; step-dad was out of the truck with the keys. Cops took both to jail, step dad got charger w/public intoxication, friend charged w/DWI. Well now friends lawyer wants my step dad to testify in court the HE was the one driving. Lawyer says the court can’t turn around and charge him with the DWI. Please someone help us out because he has to go to court the end of this month. Thanks for any help and advice.
Ok what is the “friend” just never goes back to California? And does my dad have to be served with subpoena papers?

That would be stupid.

If stepdad did that, then the next thing the prosecutor would do is find that “someone” that witnessed everything. That “someone” will testify that the other guy was driving. Then, your stepdad will be charged with perjury, which is a felony in California.

This would be the extreme scenario, but nonetheless your stepdad would be a fool to agree to lawyer’s plan. In fact, the lawyer is voilating ethics rules by even suggesting this. I would personally report this guy to the bar association.

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Charged with OWI, confused?

So I was charged with an OWI 1st offense. I just got some papers today from my lawyer saying I was being charged with delivery of and/or possession and intent to deliver a controlled substance. what does that mean? i had no drugs on me? he has already entered a plea of not guilty for me though

Sounds to me like they found the drugs in your car after your arrest. Your attorney should be able to explain that to you.

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California conviction for parking ticket arrest in 1977 does this show up in a background check?

If someone does a background check will it show up??

A ticket left on your window – or some type of warrant for many unpaid???

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How Effective is the Ignition Interlock Device in Preventing Drunk Driving?

Over the past few decades there have been many preventive measures implemented to reduce the risks of drunk driving. The courts and motor vehicle departments have used traditional countermeasures such as fines, jail terms, and license suspensions to control drunk driving offenders. Now there are instruments like the ignition interlock device (IID) that are being used as punishment. However, the question that lawmakers have been asking is: How effective is the IID? Has it indeed lowered the reoccurrences of drunk driving in repeat offenders?

IIDs are instruments installed in automobiles that measure the alcohol on a driver’s breath. The driver provides a breath sample and if the IID detects alcohol, the car will not start. IIDs were developed and have been researched since the 1960s, however, it wasn’t until recently that these instruments have been used and accepted by the courts. California was the first state to enact legislation that authorized judges to order DUI offenders to install IIDs. California was also the first state in which the ignition interlock program was evaluated.

There have been a few studies in various states to determine whether or not IIDs are effective in reducing DUIs. The results of these studies have been mixed, although most of the results suggested that IIDs have reduced DUI reoccurrences in offenders. That’s only if the instrument remains in the car. However, once the IID is removed from the car, the chances of another DUI incident occurring goes back up. This suggests that IIDs are not going to actually change people’s behavior. It only prevents them from driving their own car when they’re drunk. They’re going to continue to drink whether or not the instrument is installed.

In September 2005 a study released by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in California concluded that IIDs can be effective at reducing the occurrence of subsequent DUIs. Unfortunately, judges have not always ordered DUI offenders to install an IID in their car. Technically, the IID is effective, but it’s the actual program that is not effective.

Based on the results of this September 2005 study, the researchers offered these recommendations to improve the program:

1. An improved monitoring system for DUI offenders ordered by judges to install an IID. It’s important for the courts to be consistent because installing the device does have a significant effect in reducing DUIs.

2. Allow second DUI offenders the chance to reinstate their driver’s license if they install the IID in their vehicle. This gives repeat offenders incentive to put in the device if the court does not mandate it. Another way to encourage offenders to install an IID is to reduce the period of license suspension.

3. Impound the vehicle of a person who is caught without an IID in their car. This applies to those people restricted to driving an IID-equipped vehicle.

4. Investigate the barriers to the use of the IID and find more effective programs to implement these devices. The DMV should have the responsibility of leading this task force and finding the resources to fund it.

5. Do not emphasize the use of the IID for first-time offenders. Currently there is no evidence that the device is effective at reducing the reoccurrence of a DUI in first-time offenders.

6. Continue to support the law that requires judges to order DUI offenders to install the IID in their vehicle.

The ignition interlock device is not going to be the key to completely wipe out drunk driving. However, preventative measures combined with consistent action is a step in the right direction.

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The Use of Medical Marijuana in California

At least one dozen states have laws legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. In 1996, the people of California voted to pass Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. The act was codified as California Health and Safety Code 11362.5 which states that people have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician.

In California, the Medical Marijuana Program is operated at the county level, not the state level. In order to obtain a license, you must first find out if your county has any regulations that you must follow in order to obtain it. Typically, one will have to fill out a form and obtain a written recommendation from a physician. It is evident by doing a simple search in google that a medical marijuana license may be easier to obtain than expected. There are doctors that will provide a recommendation for a license for a mere $99.00.

Since the act was enacted, California has has a significant surge in medical marijuana dispensaries. So much so that just like some coffee shops have baristas, medical marijuana dispensaries have “cannabaristas.” At these dispensaries, a person with a medical marijuana license may purchase anything from multiple grades of herb to marijuana-infused candy bars
and baked goods.

It is important to know that although the law in California allows the use of medical marijuana, federal law still lists marijuana as an illegal narcotic. Many dispensaries have faced federal criminal charges as a result of federal law. However, with the election of President Obama, dispensary raids that were common during the Bush Administration, have ceased.

In California, the laws on penalties for possession of marijuana will differ depending on the quantity possessed. If you possess no more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, then there is a $100.00 fine. If you possess more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, then you may be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment. The charges filed, either a felony or a misdemeanor, will depend on the type of crime committed, the type of drug under possession, and the amount of the drug under possession. If you are a repeat offender, or if you have solicited to minors, you may be subject to enhanced criminal charges and sentencing.
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