Penal Code (PC) §851.91 has only been available for a few years.  A Google search of California Penal Code §851.91 will provide you with the entire text of the law.  It is sort of hybrid between what is commonly referred to as an Expungement and a Request for a Certificate of Detention Only, except that…

Wondering how to avoid license suspension in California after a 2019 DUI arrest? We’ve got answers.  Senate Bill; 1046 recently passed and has a tremendous impact on people’ ability to people to continue driving (legally). This means that keeping your license after your first,, second, and third offense is now more reality than fantasy.  How…

The Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division reviewed complaints of intoxicated Uber drivers from August 2014 to August 2015, of which there were more than 2,000.  Uber gave the boot to 574 of their drivers.  When the government agency looked more closely, they found that Uber failed to investigate 133 of the complaints and they took…

SB1046, effective 1/1/2019, has made major changes to the DUI laws that previously caused a complete suspension of your driving privileges in many cases. This will Let You Keep Your License! It is important to note that the law is not retroactive. By that, I mean that it only applies to violations that occur on…

It’s a state-funded study of gun violence. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson introduced a bill on 12/12/18 that, if successful, would ban Californians convicted of multiple DUI offenses or a vehicular manslaughter charge while intoxicated from owning or possessing firearms for a period of 10 years. Research conducted by UCFC Director Dr. Garen J. Wintemute indicates…

What is a Wet Reckless?   It is a way for the prosecution and defense to resolve DUIs with lower BACs or cases with potential proof problems.  It is a way to resolve a DUI without the expense or uncertainty of trial.  It is a negotiated disposition or plea bargain to a lesser charge.  …

There are presently three ways to avoid doing actual jail time in Sacramento County.  They are the Home Detention/Work Furlough, Work Project and Community Service Programs. All three programs are run by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, and are located at 700 North 5th Street. I picked up a number of forms and related paperwork…

Terra Nova DDP – Locations, Contact Info, and Common Questions Terra Nova DDP has three locations in the Sacramento area.  I made a point of visiting each of the locations and spent some time speaking with the director since I had many of the same questions you probably have.  I’ll cover many of the questions…

The following information is simply meant to give you some insight into how a case might move through the system in Sacramento County.  Hopefully this will give you the tools you need to make the right decisions based on the facts and circumstances of your own case.  If you are only interested in the possible…

PSA: Drugged Driving is Dangerous UCSD School of Medicine Professor Linda Hill has been working with the school’s Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) for 15 years.  They have four public service videos (see above) to teach drivers about the consequences of driving while drugged.  TREDS web address is:  http://treds.ucsd.edu/ Hill says people…

Safety Center DDP On Friday, 6/8/2018, I spent the morning at the Safety Center DDP’s (Safety Center) main office at 3909Bradshaw Road Sacramento, CA 95827. The facility is quite large, encompassing several buildings andhas ample free parking. The Safety Center offers more than just DUI classes. They offer classes forSenior Drivers that may help to…

So, you’ve missed the sign up date for Work Project in Sacramento or even the later turn in date to jail at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC), if you failed to get approved in time.  Maybe you intended to sign up for Home Detention or Work Furlough and were late for that.  Perhaps you were…

The new law, set forth in Senate Bill 10, is set to go into effect on October 1, 2019.  The underlying idea appears to be fairness in deciding who gets released from custody after being arrested. It deals in part with the Elimination of Cash Bail in DUI Cases. Advocates believe that too many poor…

Sacramento DUI Lawyer – June Update Denis Does the Davis Trinity  Although he is based in Sacramento, Denis is also very active in Yolo County. He noticed that a large percentage of his cases from that county are college students from UC Davis and immediately made it a goal to decrease the number of DUI…

Breweries in Sacramento County Burgers and Brew If you’re looking for a taproom that serves grub out of their own kitchen instead of booking various food trucks, make sure to add this downtown brewery to your list. Located in an old firehouse, patrons can expect to find various gourmet burgers and rotating taps. If you’re…

Summer’s just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to plan a “beercation” in the area. If you aren’t familiar with Yolo County breweries, our guide will change that – keep reading for write-ups on every brewery in the area! Yolo Brewing Company  – Website | ​Yelp Page​​​ If homebrewing interests you, Yolo is…

Completing the Davis Trinity: The Ultimate Guide Our article will give you the complete rundown on everything concerning the Davis Trinity – a longstanding tradition with UCD undergrads. If you’re searching for a drinking ritual embedded into UC Davis folklore, look no further than the Davis Trinity. Denis recently completed the Trinity (see video below)…

Places to Eat Near the Yolo County Superior Courthouse in Woodland, CA If you’ve got court in Woodland and are looking for a place to eat, our article tells you what’s nearby. Read on for a summary of the following restaurants: El Taqueria Guadalajara Black Bear Diner Quetzal Pete’s Brewhouse Last Islitas Ostioneria Chicago Restaurant…