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Being arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) is always a challenging experience. It could even be more challenging if you have plans to move out of California, whether for work or personal reasons. When planning to move out of state, the court-imposed consequences of a DUI charge could extend beyond local sentences, fines, and jail terms.
If you’re planning to move out of state before or after the court proceedings, you can rely on the services of an experienced DUI attorney, such as Todd Spodek, to help you navigate the process successfully. Your attorney can assist you in scheduling court dates efficiently to avoid unnecessary delays and expenses. They may successfully arrange for combined court dates, such as pretrial, plea, and sentence dates, allowing you to attend court once instead of appearing three separate times.
Additionally, The defense attorney may petition the court to waive some crucial court dates in certain situations. This is more often feasible when there is sufficient evidence to show that the defendant faces genuine hardship by attending these court dates.
If you’re a California resident planning to move out of state, attending court dates in person may be prohibitively expensive. You don’t have to worry about missing your court dates when you have an attorney to represent you. California Penal Code Section 977(a) PC confers the power on attorneys to attend court hearings on behalf of their clients.
This is not a pass to skip the court proceedings. However, it allows those who cannot attend in person due to distance, work, or other compelling reasons to participate in the court proceedings effectively.
In some cases, the State of California allows individuals on DUI probation to complete probation requirements outside the state’s limits. This means you can find an alcohol education course in your state and schedule a similar course. With the assistance of your DUI attorney, you can arrange for supervised probation in your home state. However, it’s imperative to work with your attorney to ensure this substitution counts as one of your probation requirements.
One of the significant consequences of a DUI conviction is the suspension of your driving privileges. In California, a suspended license means you can’t legally drive in any state. Before you can obtain a driving license in another state, you must first reinstate your California license. Working with an attorney at every stage ensures that you don’t fall behind on the requirements and avoid losing your driving privileges more than necessary.
Summary
Moving out of California before or after a DUI charge can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Working with an experienced attorney such as Todd Spodek ensures you attend court dates conveniently, possibly waive court dates, and complete probation requirements outside California. However, make sure you don’t miss any critical steps to maintain your driving privileges.
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