Have You Ever Been Involved in a Hit and Run?

 Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

This Attorney knows what to do!

Facing Charges on Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Under California state law, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you are required to stop and exchange information with the other driver. If you inadvertently hit a car in a parking lot and are unable to locate the car’s owner, you are required to leave a note on the car containing your information and file a police report as soon as possible. When people fail to stop or leave a note after hitting another car, they can be charged with hit and run. In cases where no one is injured, hit and run is a misdemeanor offense that could result in fines, driver’s license suspension, even jail. In injury or fatal hit and run accidents, drivers face felony charges that could result in prison, heavy fines, and the suspension of their license if convicted. At the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, we conduct our own investigation of a hit and run accident to determine if the prosecution is ignoring important information in a rush to judgment to convict our client.

If you’ve been charged with hit and run, contact Beverly Hills Hit and Run Attorney Jonathan Franklin today to schedule a free confidential consultation before you talk to the police. We can protect your rights and ensure you aren’t forced into admitting to crime you didn’t commit.

Hit and Run and Alcohol
A number of hit-and-run accidents involve people who have been drinking. In some cases, a driver – whether drunk or not – may leave the scene of an accident in the hope that he or she will have time to “sober up” before being caught or reported to the police. In other instances, a driver who has been drinking may not realize he or she has hit someone. The distinction can be important since it involves a question of intent: did the driver of a vehicle realize he or she had been in an accident and knowingly and intentionally leave the scene?

While you may still be held accountable for hit and run, the charges against you may be reduced if it becomes clear that you did not knowingly leave the scene of an accident because you were worried about being charged with drunk driving. You can bet the prosecutor in your case will check credit card receipts and bar and restaurant tabs to determine if alcohol played a role in your hit-and-run accident. That’s why we work hard to stay ahead of an investigation, preparing a defense against allegations of drunk driving and hit and run.

Intentionally Leaving the Scene of an Accident
If there is little question of your guilt in leaving the scene of an accident, it’s still important to tell the court why you fled the scene. While there is no guarantee the court will reduce your sentence, extenuating circumstances and a clean driving record may convince a judge to reduce the sentence or ultimately dismiss the case against you. For example, did you stop and, after inspecting your car, decide there wasn’t enough damage to justify exchanging information? Did you believe the other driver wasn’t going to stop? Did you have auto insurance that ultimately took care of any damage? Again, while these kinds of reasons may not absolve you of criminal responsibility, they may convince the court to reduce or dismiss the charge against you.

Contact a Los Angeles Hit and Run Lawyer
A conviction for hit and run can result in jail, fines, and the loss of your license. Additionally, it could increase your insurance rates and result in the loss of your job if your employer refuses to let you take a leave of absence to serve your jail or prison sentence. To schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case contact Los Angeles Hit and Run Attorney Jonathan Franklin today.

For a free consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin regarding a first offense DUI, contact us at 310.273.9600.  Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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Are You Facing a Felony DUI?

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Beverly Hills Felony Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Serving Greater Los Angeles

A misdemeanor DUI arrest is very serious, and the consequences for each additional DUI arrest become increasingly serious—including the possibility or even likelihood of prison time.

When you are facing a felony drunk driving / DUI charge (called DWI in other states), you need strong and effective representation. The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin aggressively defends clients in tough and challenging DUI cases. If you have been arrested for a second, third, or fourth DUI, contact us now at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation.

Our firm represents clients in all DUI cases, including:

Second, third, and fourth DUI charges
Aggravated DUI
DUI with injuries
Vehicular homicide
Hit-and-run accidents
Breath and blood test refusals
Driver’s license suspension and restoration

We also represent clients in first-time DUI cases.
If you choose us to represent you, we will build a strong defense designed to preserve your freedom.

Aggressive Trial Representation
As a former prosecutor, attorney Jonathan Franklin has a clear understanding of DUI law and the judicial process as it affects DUI prosecutions. He understands how the state prosecutes felony DUI cases—and also how to challenge their evidence and arguments.

Our firm will look at all aspects of your case—the stop, the investigation, the testing, and physical factors that might provide the basis for a successful defense. The strength of our case preparation and presentation has enabled us to negotiate favorable plea agreements in many cases. If necessary however, we will aggressively represent you in a trial to obtain a dismissal of charges or a not-guilty verdict.

A drunk-driving accident or felony DUI arrest does not always have to lead to jail. With our help, you may be able to overcome the charge or minimize the penalties you face.

For a free consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin regarding a first offense DUI, contact us at 310.273.9600.  Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

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Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
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Have You Had a DUI in the Los Angeles Area?

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Representing Clients in the Los Angeles Area

If you are arrested in California for DUI (called DWI in other states), a series of legal events begins that can result in a jail sentence, a fine, and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you have already been convicted for drunk driving, the penalties for DUI increase.

For a free consultation right away, please call 310.273.9600

It is essential that you are represented by experienced counsel who can successfully deal with the various issues growing out of the arrest. In California, a person charged with DUI will have their license confiscated by the arresting officer. You will be given a piece of paper that functions as a temporary license. Your temporary license should indicate that your license will be suspended within 30 days unless you schedule a DMV hearing to resolve the matter. You have only 10 days after your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. You will also have an opportunity to enter a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges against you if an officer failed to follow proper procedure or stopped your car without reasonable suspicion.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin has helped numerous clients face and overcome the challenges that a DUI arrest presents. Contact us at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation. We may be able to help you.

After a DUI Arrest in Los Angeles
We represent clients in drunk-driving cases, including:
First-time DUI
Felony DUI
DUI with injuries
Driver’s license suspension and restoration
Hit-and-run
Traffic violations

If you are a student at UCLA, USC, or any other local college or university in the Los Angeles and the Southern California area, an underage DUI arrest can affect your ability to get a driver’s license and create other complications for you. If marijuana is found in your car as well, a drug possession conviction could affect your eligibility for financial aid. We can review your situation and case and discuss how best to resolve your underage or drug possession charge.

Achieving a Positive Outcome in DUI Cases in Los Angeles
Just because your breath or blood-alcohol tested .08 or above does not mean that conviction on the charge is a certainty. There may be procedural, mechanical, or biological factors on which a successful defense can be based. For example, the police may have made an improper stop. The breath or blood test may not have been conducted correctly. Or, the breath testing machine may not have been in proper working order.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin will thoroughly investigate all of these factors and conduct a vigorous defense. Possible outcomes in this situation might include dismissal of the charge, a reduction of the charge, or victory at trial.

An Experienced Plea Negotiator - Beverly Hills DUI Lawyer
In some DUI cases, however, a trial may not be the best solution. It may be better to negotiate a plea agreement that enables you to move forward in your life without the expense or risk of a trial. Beverly Hills DUI Attorney Jonathan Franklin is a former prosecutor and an experienced negotiator. He has a record of success in negotiating and obtaining reduced charges and mitigated penalties for clients in the Los Angeles and the Southern California area. When it is appropriate, he will seek such an outcome for you and present you with all of your options.

To schedule your free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600   
 http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

Chris Boultinghouse negotiating deal plea bargain over Hit & Run plus DUI

"The Devils Ride" star Chris Boultinghouse is in the middle of negotiating a big deal ... but it's not a new reality show ... it's a plea bargain over a DUI.

We've learned ... Boultinghouse's lawyer was in court last week ... trying to bring a quick end to what has been a 5-month legal order.

Boultinghouse has been charged with hit and run and TWO counts of DUI after he allegedly went on a drunken joyride in November through the mean streets of the O.C..

White Boi -- as he's known on the Discovery reality show about a San Diego biker gang -- allegedly smashed his Escalade into a Toyota Prius and bolted.

But he didn't get far ... we're told a few Good Samaritans called 911 with his license plate number, and cops quickly tracked him down. Police say he reeked of alcohol and bombed his field sobriety test.

Read more...  http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/23/devils-ride-white-boi-chris-boultinghouse-charged-dui/#ixzz2RIXByv1i 


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Arrested for DUI was John Clark Gable in Malibu

John Clark Gable, the son of legendary actor Clark Gable, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit and run after allegedly striking several cars in Malibu. No injuries were reported.

The son of Hollywood great Clark Gable was free on bail Wednesday following his arrest for allegedly driving under the influence and hitting several cars in Malibu, jail records show.

John Clark Gable, 52, was arrested about 3 p.m. Tuesday after he allegedly hit a vehicle near the Malibu Pier and eventually crashed his Ford Raptor into six parked cars in the 21300 block of Pacific Coast Highway, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. There were no reported injuries.

A witness told KTLA-TV that Gable fell as he exited the vehicle for police.

"It took him a few seconds to get out of his truck," Geno Bahena told the television station. "And finally, when he got out of his truck -- I guess he was in shock or something -- he just fell on the floor."

Gable was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run, authorities said, and was taken to an area hospital for a blood test. Jail records showed that he was held on $15,000 bail.

Gable was released from custody at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, jail records showed.

Read More... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-clark-gable-son-arrest-20130403,0,6263915.story

EmmyLou Harris Charged with Hit-and-Run

Los Angeles prosecutors have charged country star Emmylou Harris with misdemeanor hit-and-run related to an accident last year.

The Grammy-winning singer was charged Wednesday for failing to exchange information with a driver whose car she hit on a freeway on Oct. 1.

A criminal complaint filed in Beverly Hills did not contain additional details about the accident or how much damage occurred.

A publicist for the 65-year-old singer didn't immediately return a message seeking comment.
Harris has won a dozen Grammys for her solo work and collaborations with artists such as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Alison Krauss and others.

Harris continues to tour and is scheduled to release an album of duets in late February.

More: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/entertainment&id=8974272

Hit and Run - Facing Charges - Alcohol - Leaving the Scene of an Accident - WHAT TO DO!

                              Beverly Hills Hit and Run Charges Defense Attorney Jonathan Franklin

Facing Charges on Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Under California state law, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you are required to stop and exchange information with the other driver. If you inadvertently hit a car in a parking lot and are unable to locate the car’s owner, you are required to leave a note on the car containing your information and file a police report as soon as possible. When people fail to stop or leave a note after hitting another car, they can be charged with hit and run. In cases where no one is injured, hit and run is a misdemeanor offense that could result in fines, driver’s license suspension, even jail. In injury or fatal hit and run accidents, drivers face felony charges that could result in prison, heavy fines, and the suspension of their license if convicted. At the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, we conduct our own investigation of a hit and run accident to determine if the prosecution is ignoring important information in a rush to judgment to convict our client.

If you’ve been charged with hit and run, contact Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney Jonathan Franklin today to schedule a free confidential consultation before you talk to the police. We can protect your rights and ensure you aren’t forced into admitting to crime you didn’t commit.

Hit and Run and Alcohol
A number of hit-and-run accidents involve people who have been drinking. In some cases, a driver – whether drunk or not – may leave the scene of an accident in the hope that he or she will have time to “sober up” before being caught or reported to the police. In other instances, a driver who has been drinking may not realize he or she has hit someone. The distinction can be important since it involves a question of intent: did the driver of a vehicle realize he or she had been in an accident and knowingly and intentionally leave the scene?

While you may still be held accountable for hit and run, the charges against you may be reduced if it becomes clear that you did not knowingly leave the scene of an accident because you were worried about being charged with drunk driving. You can bet the prosecutor in your case will check credit card receipts and bar and restaurant tabs to determine if alcohol played a role in your hit-and-run accident. That’s why we work hard to stay ahead of an investigation, preparing a defense against allegations of drunk driving and hit and run.

Intentionally Leaving the Scene of an Accident
If there is little question of your guilt in leaving the scene of an accident, it’s still important to tell the court why you fled the scene. While there is no guarantee the court will reduce your sentence, extenuating circumstances and a clean driving record may convince a judge to reduce the sentence or ultimately dismiss the case against you. For example, did you stop and, after inspecting your car, decide there wasn’t enough damage to justify exchanging information? Did you believe the other driver wasn’t going to stop? Did you have auto insurance that ultimately took care of any damage? Again, while these kinds of reasons may not absolve you of criminal responsibility, they may convince the court to reduce or dismiss the charge against you.

Contact Beverly Hills, California Hit and Run Defense Attorney
A conviction for hit and run can result in jail, fines, and the loss of your license. Additionally, it could increase your insurance rates and result in the loss of your job if your employer refuses to let you take a leave of absence to serve your jail or prison sentence. To schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case, contact Beverly Hills, California, hit and run defense lawyer Jonathan Franklin today.


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