Blog Posts in August, 2017 Posted By Law Offices of Mark Girdner 31-Aug-2017 Why Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer? Being charged with a crime, whether it’s minor or major, can result in some serious penalties and consequences, such as jail time, hefty fines, a criminal record, and lost jobs, among other things. While some legal matters, like a speeding ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Mark Girdner 22-Aug-2017 Can I Get a DUI Expunged? After a conviction, a DUI charge will go on both your driving and criminal record. While a DUI in California automatically falls off a person’s DMV record after 10 years, it can stay on their criminal record for life. As a result, it may be ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Mark Girdner 10-Aug-2017 How to Navigate a DUI Checkpoint As driver in California, you’ve probably been through a DUI checkpoint at least once in your life. Police departments usually set these checkpoints up on busy weekends when they expect lots of drunk drivers, such as on 4 th of July and New ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Mark Girdner 4-Aug-2017 What to Expect at a DMV Hearing What is a DMV Hearing? A DMV hearing is an administrative proceeding regarding your driving priveleges and issues surrounding your DUI arrest. The court trial, on the other hand, decides whether you are innocent or guilty of the criminal act. DMV ... Continue Reading