Here are just a sample of the dismissals and positive outcomes Ventura DUI attorney Jasen Nielsen has recently obtained for his clients.
|
Client |
County |
Ventura DUI Facts |
BAC |
Punishment Sought |
Outcome |
|
ES |
VTA |
Pulled over for making illegal U-turn directly in front of “No U-Turn” signs and police officers, nearly collided with curb. Client had 4 out of time priors, including felony. |
.20 |
17 days jail Ignition Interlock Device |
Sentenced to 1 day of Served only 5 hours No Ignition Interlock Device |
|
EB |
VTA |
Pulled over for weaving and inoperable lighting. |
.10 |
6 Month License Suspension |
DMV Set Aside No License Suspension |
|
JT |
VTA |
Pulled over for driving through a red light and nearly colliding with center median. Client had 4 year old out of state prior. |
.22 |
35 days jail 5 years probation Ignition Interlock Device 18 month alcohol school |
48 hours of jail 3 years probation No Ignition Interlock Device 9 month alcohol school |
|
BP |
VTA |
Passed out in driver's seat in parking lot after colliding with center median on freeway. |
.12 |
48 hours jail |
Credit time served No jail time or work release |
|
RM |
VTA |
Pulled over after citizen 911 call reporting domestic violence incident due to argument with wife. |
.15 |
48 hours jail or 5 days work release 9 month alcohol school Alcohol and abstain terms |
Credit time served No jail time or work release 3 month alcohol school No alcohol or abstain terms |
|
AB |
VTA |
Pulled over for driving 92 mph and weaving across multiple lanes of traffic, in a construction zone. |
.15 |
48 hours jail or 5 days work release 9 month alcohol school |
Credit time served No jail time or work release. |
|
ME |
VTA |
Pulled over for driving 86 mph and weaving. Client admitted recent marijuana use to officer. |
.08 |
48 hours jail or 5 days work release 3 month alcohol school 3 years probation $3800 in fines and fees |
All charges dismissed No punishment of any kind No license suspension of any kind |
|
MM |
VTA |
Pulled over for driving 100 mph, with marijuana and pipe in vehicle. |
.11 |
60 days jail due to speeding enchancement Alcohol and abstain terms |
Credit time served No jail time or work release No alcohol or abstain terms |
|
JT |
VTA |
Drove into DUI checkpoint. Client had 4 year old out of state prior and another pending Ventura DUI with a .22 BAC. |
.12 |
120 days jail on 3rd time DUI |
25 days jail |
|
KB |
VTA |
Pulled over after off-duty officer 911 call due to erratic driving and collision with curb. Client never taken to jail when arrested – released at hospital |
.16 |
48 hours jail or 5 days work release 9 month alcohol school Alcohol and abstain terms |
3 days work release 3 month alcohol school No alcohol and abstain terms |
|
RH |
VTA |
Pulled over for speeding, weaving, and nearly colliding with center median. |
.18 |
48 hours jail or 5 days work release 9 month alcohol school Alcohol and abstain terms Ignition Interlock Device |
4 days work release, 3 month alcohol school No alcohol and abstain terms No Ignition Interlock Device |
|
DT |
VTA |
3 years of probation since 12/8/10 for client with extensive travel needs for work |
.20 |
Frequent issues with work related travel due to probation |
Probation terminated after 2 years. |
There are some cases that are easy for the government to prove according to the letter of the law - this would be one of those cases. My client was under 21 and walked straight up to Ventura County Sheriff's deputies carrying 48 beers. However, by thinking outside the box, I was able to use my experience get all of the charges dismissed. Read On
At the DMV hearing, I was able to attack the credibility of the Santa Maria officer who had arrested my client for the DUI. As a result, her license was not suspended by DMV. After numerous court appearances and discussions with the Santa Maria prosecutor, I was finally able to convince them to dismiss the DUI charges in exchange for a plea to a wet reckless. She did not have to attend AA meetings, saved about $1000 in fines and fees, and, most importantly, the was no court- related suspension of her license. Read On
The punishment sought at court in this case was 48 hours jail, 6 month license suspension, 3 month alcohol school that costs about $900 in Ventura County, $4000 in fines and fees, 3 years of formal probation, increased insurance premiums and a criminal record. Prior to court, I was able to win the DMV hearing on a technicality that would not have been successful at court. I filed a motion to suppress challenging the legality of the arrest, hoping at least in part to convince a Ventura prosecutor or judge to dismiss the case based on the unfairness of the entire situation, as the arrest itself was probably legal. After going to court numerous times and being fought by the Ventura prosecutor every step of the way, I was finally able to get the case dismissed when the arresting officer failed to show in court. Read On
