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If you are reading this, you have probably experienced one of the worst nights of your life and you want some answers. Feel free to read on, or call (916) 303-2800 and speak with our DUI specialists Hendrick Crowell or Robert Darrohn. The consultation is free and our firm has been specializing in DUI defense for 23 years. We have built our reputation on achieving extraordinary results, and our three-in-a-row recent jury trial wins give us the edge in negotiations- allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes (whether dismissal, reduction of charges, or minimizing punishment/consequences).
Recent Results:
Here is a list of recent results from our firm:
Client: D.R.
Charge: Sacramento Misdemeanor DUI (.14 Blood Alcohol),
DA Offer: Plea to DUI for $2400 fine, 3 month alcohol class, 2 days jail or work project, ignition interlock device for five months, license suspension for one month.
Result: DUI Dismissed and we won DMV hearing. Attorney presented “Rising Blood Alcohol Defense” with expert report and plea was to “wet reckless”. No jail, no work project, alcohol class reduced to 12 hours, no ignition interlock device, license suspension set aside.
Client: T.C.
Charge: Sacramento Misdemeanor DUI (.17 Blood Alcohol), plus collision.
DA Offer: Plea to DUI with collision for $2400 fine, 9 month alcohol class, 10 days jail or work project.
Result: DUI Dismissed. Criminal Case Dismissed in full. Attorney presented “necessity defense” and case was dismissed pretrial.
Client: M.C.
Charge: Stockton Misdemeanor DUI (.19 Blood Alcohol), Resisting Arrest, and Battery.
DA Offer: Plea to DUI and Resisting Arrest for $3000 fine, 3 month alcohol class, 10 days jail or work project.
Result: DUI Dismissed; Resisting Arrest Dismissed; Battery Dismissed. Fine cut to $1200, no jail or work project, alcohol class cut to 12 hrs. Plea was to “wet reckless”.
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| CHARGES | RESOLUTION | COUNTY | DATE |
| D.H. – Felony VC 23153 w/ great bodily injury (fractured pelvis, etc.), child endangerment 273ab, multiple victims. DA’s offer: 5 years 4 months state prison. Probation recommendation: 5 years 4 months state prison. Argued for probation at sentencing | Probation granted. Prison sentence suspended pending successful completion of probation (county time only) | San Diego | 10/5/2026 |
| C.H. – DUI | Wet Reckless | El Dorado | 9/14/2026 |
| M.I. – Underage DUI | Dismissed and Sealed | Yolo | 9/14/2026 |
| A.J. – Misd DUI I and Child Endangerment | Military diversion granted, and early termination of diversion granted so client can get better job | Sacramento | 8/28/2026 |
| R.H. – Misdemeanor DUI | Graduated Military Diversion. Dismissed. | Solano | 7/20/2026 |
| C.W. – Misdemeanor DUI | DUI dismissed, plea to wet reckless. Won DMV hearing (set aside), no license suspension, no work project, no home detention, reduced fine, reduced probation. | Sacramento | 7/14/2026 |
| D.Z. – DUI & Drug Possession | DUI dismissed, drug possession dismissed. Wet reckless plea, no jail or work project or home detention, probation reduced to one year, fine reduced. | San Joaquin | 7/7/2026 |
| K.C. – 1203.4 Petition (Misdemeanor DUI) | Petition granted | Placer | 6/11/2026 |
| E.H. – Under 21 Misdemeanor DUI | DA declined to file charges | Sacramento | 6/8/2026 |
| M.S. – Felony DUI with Injury | Violation reduced to misdemeanor and expungement granted over DA’s objection | Sacramento | 5/15/2026 |
| M.R. – DUI | Expungement granted | Placer | 5/7/2026 |
| M.M. – DUI | Expungement granted | Placer | 4/9/2026 |
| C.R. – DMV APS Hearing for DUI | APS suspension set aside after contested hearing challenging driver identity and time of driving | Sacramento | 3/30/2026 |
| A.G. – Misdemeanor DUI I | 1203.4 petition granted | Yuba | 3/26/2026 |
| Y.C. – Misdemeanor DUI II | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 3/18/2026 |
| B.P. – DUI | Resolved as wet and reckless | Stanislaus | 3/12/2026 |
| C.K. – Misd DUI I | Graduated MIL diversion; case dismissed | Sacramento | 3/6/2026 |
| M.T. – Misd DUI | DUI dismissed; wet reckless plea with no additional license suspension | Yolo | 3/4/2026 |
| S.G. – Misd DUI | Resolved for wet reckless | Solano | 3/3/2026 |
| J.B. – Misd DUI I | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 2/13/2026 |
| J.W. – 2nd DUI | 96 hours custody waived; converted to community service so client could keep out-of-state job; no jail required | Sacramento | 2/10/2026 |
| P.L. – DUI | Refusal stricken | Placer | 2/10/2026 |
| A.R.P – DUI | Reduced to wet reckless; 3-month Zoom alcohol class; probation reduced from 3 years to 1 year | Yolo | 2/4/2026 |
| J.D. – DUI II APS Hearing | Set aside | Placer | 1/29/2026 |
| D.Y. – DUI I & DUI II | DUI I resolved for wet reckless; DUI II resolved as standard 2nd (no refusal); judge reduced custody requirement by 48 hours | Sacramento | 1/22/2026 |
| H.H – Felony 4th DUI | 15 days jail and 75 days alternative sentence; standard 3 years probation | Placer | 1/22/2026 |
| E.M. – Felony Evading & 2nd DUI | Probation granted; home detention/work project authorized | Sacramento | 1/15/2026 |
| R.M. – Misd DUI | Dismissed for speedy trial violation | Yolo | 1/15/2026 |
| M.P. – DUI Expungement (VC 23152(b)) | Expungement granted | Placer | 12/4/2025 |
| B.G. – DUI III & Child Endangerment | Minimum jail time 12 days and 80 hours alternative sentencing | Yuba | 11/19/2025 |
| Y.C. – DUI II | DUI dismissed for 10 hours community service | Sacramento | 11/19/2025 |
| K.S. – DUI | .11/.13 BAC; DUI dismissed and resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 11/17/2025 |
| C.T. – DUI | .20 HBA stricken; 3 FOP | Placer | 11/7/2025 |
| J.D. – Misd DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Placer | 11/4/2025 |
| K.S. – DUI I | DUI dismissed; wet reckless with 3-month class, 1-year informal probation, reduced fine, and alternative sentencing | Sacramento | 10/29/2025 |
| N.D. – Misd DUI II | 1203 granted | Sacramento | 10/10/2025 |
| B.W. – DUI | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 10/6/2025 |
| D.S. – DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Placer | 9/29/2025 |
| E.F. – Misd DUI | 1203.4 granted | Yolo | 9/29/2025 |
| N.K. – Misd DUI I & DUI II (1203.4 petitions) | Both petitions granted | Sacramento | 9/19/2025 |
| W.M. – DUI | Misdemeanor DUI dismissed | Sacramento | 9/4/2025 |
| K.G. – Misd DUI I | Early termination and 1203.4 petition granted | Sacramento | 8/15/2025 |
| L.H. – Under 21 Misd DUI I | DUI dismissed; resolved for wet reckless (class and fine only) | Sacramento | 8/11/2025 |
| S.P. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Expungement granted | Placer | 8/5/2025 |
| M.T. – DUI II | Won DMV refusal hearing; DUI reduced to wet reckless; no jail, no suspension, no IID; 1 yr probation; fine reduced to $350 w/ alt sentencing | Sacramento | 8/4/2025 |
| C.K. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Military diversion granted | Sacramento | 8/1/2025 |
| L.M. – DUI w/ refusal | Refusal stricken; case set aside | Sacramento | 6/27/2025 |
| O.C.A. – DUI I w/ Property Damage | Successfully completed military diversion; case dismissed | Sacramento | 6/6/2025 |
| G.J. – Misd DUI / Evading / VOP (3 cases) | All three cases dismissed | Nevada | 5/27/2025 |
| M.C. – Misd DUI I w/ Accident | Resolved as wet reckless; 4 days (+2 fines conversion); 3-mo class; 1 yr informal probation | Sacramento | 5/19/2025 |
| M.P. – DUI expungement | Expungement granted | Placer | 12/4/2025 |
| B.G. – DUI III, Child Endangerment | Minimum jail 12 days + 80 hrs alternative sentencing | Yuba | 11/19/2025 |
| Y.C. – DUI II | DUI dismissed; 10 hrs community service | Sacramento | 11/19/2025 |
| K.S. – DUI | .11/.13; DUI dismissed; resolved for wet | Sacramento | 11/17/2025 |
| C.T. – DUI | .20 HBA stricken; 3 FOP | Placer | 11/7/2025 |
| J.D. – Misd. DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Placer | 11/4/2025 |
| K.S. – DUI I | DUI dismissed; wet reckless + 3-month class, 1 yr informal probation, reduced fine, alt sentencing | Sacramento | 10/29/2025 |
| N.D. – Misd. DUI II | 1203 granted | Sacramento | 10/10/2025 |
| B.W. – DUI | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 10/6/2025 |
| D.S. – DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Placer | 9/29/2025 |
| E.F. – Misd. DUI | 1203.4 granted | Yolo | 9/29/2025 |
| C.T. – DUI | 1203 granted; no opposition | Sutter | 9/19/2025 |
| N.K. – Misd. DUI I & DUI II | Both 1203.4 petitions granted | Sacramento | 9/19/2025 |
| W.M. – DUI | Misdemeanor DUI dismissed | Sacramento | 9/4/2025 |
| K.G. – Misd. DUI I | Early termination + 1203.4 granted | Sacramento | 8/15/2025 |
| L.H. – Under-21 Misd. DUI I | Under-21 DUI dismissed; resolved for wet reckless (class + fine only) | Sacramento | 8/11/2025 |
| S.P. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Expungement granted | Placer | 8/5/2025 |
| M.T. – DUI II | Won refusal DMV hearing (no suspension). Convinced DA to reduce DUI to wet reckless (refusal dismissed). No jail time, no license suspension, no IID. 1-year probation. Fine reduced from $2500 to $350 w/ alternative sentencing. | Sacramento | — |
| C.K. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Military diversion granted | Sacramento | 8/1/2025 |
| L.M. – DUI w/ refusal | Refusal stricken and got a set aside | Sacramento | 6/27/2025 |
| O.C.A. – DUI I w/ Property Damage | Successfully completed military diversion, case dismissed | Sacramento | 6/6/2025 |
| G.J. – Misd DUI / Evading / VOP (3 cases) | All 3 dismissed | Nevada | 5/27/2025 |
| M.C. – Misd DUI I w/ Accident | Resolved for wet reckless, 4 days (+2 fines converted), 3-month class, 1-year informal probation | Sacramento | 5/19/2025 |
| C.B. – Misdemeanor DUI II | DUI Dismissed | Sacramento | 5/2/2025 |
| S.C. – Misdemeanor DUI II | No bail required, no scram. Client to complete 2x AA/week + 1x SB-38; show proof at NCD 7/2/25 | Sacramento | 4/21/2025 |
| A.B. – Misdemeanor DUI | Successful completion of the Military Diversion Program | Sacramento | 4/4/2025 |
| E.T. – DUI | Refusal hearing: DMV action set aside after video submitted | Sacramento | 4/7/2025 |
| M.T. – DUI | DMV set aside on second DUI refusal | Sac | 4/1/2025 |
| F.P. – First DUI | DA declined to file | Placer | 3/25/2025 |
| T.B. – Felony DUI w/ injury, prior DUI, .17 BAC | Felony dismissed. Misdemeanor with no jail; alternative sentencing granted | Sacramento | 3/18/2025 |
| A.H. – Felony DUI w/ GBI, 3 victims, one w/ broken femur | No jail, alternative sentencing granted | Sacramento | 3/18/2025 |
| D.W. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 3/12/2025 |
| M.D.J. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Resolved. Wet reckless + 3-month class. $1420 fine with $50/month payment starting 4/15; 1-day credit applied | Yolo | 3/12/2025 |
| C.M. – Misdemeanor DUI (2 cases) | Both cases dismissed | Solano | 3/10/2025 |
| G.Y. – APS hearing | APS refusal set aside | Placer | 2/13/2025 |
| M.C. – Misdemeanor DUI, Resisting, Refusal | Dismissed | Sacramento | 1/3/2025 |
| C.L. – DUI | Military diversion granted | Placer | 2/4/2025 |
| J.L.R – DUI I | Resolved wet for 10 days 3 mo class; + fine conversion 2 days, no refusal admission, refusal allegation dismissed, client’s DACA protected. | Sacramento | 1/2/2025 |
| A.N. – DUI | Second DUI dismissed, wet reckless argued rising blood alcohol and driving defense, .21/.22 | Sacramento | 12/18/2024 |
| Y.N.M – DUI | .11, DUI dismissed, wet reckless, one year probation | Sacramento | 1/18/2024 |
| S.H. – Felony DUI IV | Probation granted, HALT program, no prison | Sacramento | 12/13/2024 |
| L.A. – Misdemeanor 1203.4 DUI and Hit/Run | 1203.4 Granted, dismissed | Sacramento | 12/6/2024 |
| C.C. – 1203.4 2nd DUI | 1203.4 granted | Sacramento | 12/6/2024 |
| J.R. – DUI | Expungement granted and bench warrant recalled | Sacramento | 12/6/2024 |
| O.P. – DUI | Graduated Vet court Case dismissed | Sacramento | 12/6/2024 |
| G.C. – Felony DUI and Possession of Firearm | Felony dismissed, obtained misdemeanor no jail resolution (w/ alcohol class reduced from 6 mo to 3 mo), Client in school to be a contractor and can stay on track due to felony being dismissed (got court to offer it over the DA’s objection) | Sacramento | 11/19/2024 |
| R.S. – DUI (commercial driver) | Resolved for wet reckless | San Joaquin | 11/12/2024 |
| J.M. – 2nd DUI w/ Injury | 60 days alternative sentencing, no actual jail required | Placer | 11/7/2024 |
| N.H. – Misd Under 21 DUI | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 10/28/2024 |
| A.S. – Felony Vandalism (Juvy Vandalism, 20k in damages) | Felony dismissed, reduced to misdemeanor w/ 6 mo probation and record sealed, no detention time, community service only | Placer | 10/28/2024 |
| M.L. – 10851 Car Theft, on probation for Car Theft, w/ strike prior | Prior strike dismissed, client to serve local time after J&S, released from custody w/ other terms | Sacramento | 10/25/2024 |
| L.W. – Felony Evading w/ .25 second DUI (w/ prior DUI from 4/23) | Felony reduced to misdemeanor, alternative sentencing granted. Client started new job and can keep license w/ IID instead of the felony one year mandatory revocation. | Sacramento | 10/25/2024 |
| J.S. – fel 273.5, 60 day offer | Reduced first to PC 245 misdo, then PC 236 misdo | Placer | 10/25/2024 |
| M.B. – Misd DUI II DMV APS | Refusal set aside/dismissed | Sacramento | 10/24/2024 |
| L.W. – DUI I | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 10/23/2024 |
| A.V. – Felony Arson | Probation granted, one year w/ half, time served, prison sentence suspended. | Sacramento | 10/23/2024 |
| R.M. – Felony commercial burglary (multiple items) | Felony dismissed, changed to misdemeanor trespass, alternative sentencing 5 days and 8 yrs community service, restitution, one year probation | Yolo | 10/23/2024 |
| S.R. – Felony 245 assault w/ GBI, exposure 14 years prison, 14 years prison recommended by probation dept. | Romero motion filed, and granted. Alternative sentencing approved by court, w/ probation (no prison) | Yolo | 10/23/2024 |
| D.N. – Misdemeanor DUI I | 30 days owed for dui from 2006, client released after two actual days served, from court in interest of justice. | Sacramento | 10/23/2024 |
| A.F. – Misdemeanor DUI I | Resolved for wet, add to d/l | Sacramento | 10/23/2024 |
| R.M. – Felony Grand Theft | Resolved for misdemeanor | Yolo | 10/23/2024 |
| M.H. – Felony Possession for Sale, PC 69 (2 counts), hS 11351 & HS 11378 | Diversion granted, case delayed one year, and dismissed w/ proof of work and school and treatment/testing | Sacramento | 10/23/2024 |
| L.S. – First DUI | Resolved for wet reckless | Sacramento | 10/21/2024 |
| N.F. – Misdemeanor Hit/Run w. Injury | Proof shown – case dismissed | Placer | 10/17/2024 |
| A.V. – Felony Arson | Probation granted, one year county jail w/ two years probation, time served at sentencing | Sacramento | 10/21/2024 |
| C.C. – DMV APS Misdemeanor DUI I | Contested the basis for stop at APS hearing, result: Set Aside w/ DMV | Sacramento | 10/18/2024 |
| K.N. – Felony gun case w/ strike gun prior | Romero granted! Prior fel strike allegation dismissed | Sacramento | 10/17/2024 |
| B.D. – ID Theft | Resolved | Placer | 10/16/2024 |
| J.F. Charge: Felony Possession of Firearm | Results: Dismissed | County: Sacramento | 6/14/24 |
| I.J. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI | Results: Military diversion granted | County: Sacramento | 6/13/24 |
| P.G. Charge: Misdemeanor DV | Results: Reduced charge PC 236, no jail, 1yr probation after classes | County: Placer | 6/7/24 |
| C.T. Charges: Multiple drug DUI | Results: wet reckless, credits for time served. | County: Sacramento | 6/5/24 |
| A.M. Charges: Felony evading, and DUI | Results: Felony evading dismissed, plea only to DUI w/ no jail required | County: Sacramento | 6/4/24 |
| A.S. Charges: Felony corporal injury on spouse | Results: Retained post preliminary hearing, no bail set previously, further investigation and renewed bail motion, released on zero bail with conditions. | County: Sacramento | 5/27/24 |
| M.L. Charges: Two violations of probation for failure to report to probation. | Results: Time served, probation terminated, and client released. | County: Placer | 5/22/24 |
| M.D. Charge: Petty Theft | Results: Dismissed | County: Sacramento | 5/20/24 |
| A.G.(Saykally) Charge: Felony DUI V w. Priors | Results: 17b/1203.4 Granted | County: Sacramento | 5/17/24 |
| J.A. Charge: Felony Insurance Fraud | Results: 1203.4 Granted | County: Sacramento | 5/17/24 |
| J.A. Charge: Felony Hit/Run | Results: 1203.4 Granted | County: Sacramento | 5/17/24 |
| J.A. Charge: Felony Robbery | Results: 1203.4 Granted | County: Sacramento | 5/3/24 |
| S.M. Charge: Felony Warrant | Results: Warrant recalled, case dismissed. | County: Sacramento | 5/8/24 |
| N.R. Charge: Possession of a firearm | Results: Case dismissed | County: Sacramento | 5/10/24 |
| B.B. Charge: 1203.4 Felony Assault | Results: Dismissed pursuant PC1203.4 | County: Yolo | 5/9/24 |
| J.C. Charge: PC 594(b)(4) | Results: 1203.4 granted | County: San Joaquin | 5/3/24 |
| A.B. Charge: Misd DUI I | Results: add to d/l | County: Sacramento | 5/3/24 |
| A.B. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I | Results: add to d/l | County: Sacramento | 5/3/24 |
| M.S. Charge: Misdemeanor Solicitation | Results: proof shown, case dismissed | County: Sacramento | 5/1/24 |
| L.T. Charge: Criminal threats | Results: Dismissed | County: Sacramento | 4/22/24 |
| J.A.Z Charge: Second offense driving on a suspended license | Results: Case dismissed | County: Calaveras | 4/16/24 |
| A.L. Charge: DV | Results: Decline | County: Sacramento | 4/16/24 |
| C.V. Charge: Felony vehicle theft | Results: resolved for ct.2 for 90 days, prior strike stricken w/o Romero | County: Sacramento | 4/5/24 |
| A.E. Charge: Two felony violations | Results: Two VOP petitions dismissed | County: Sacramento | 4/3/24 |
| J.S. Charge: Felony DV | Results: Decline | County: Sacramento | 4/3/24 |
| M.L. Charge: Felony car theft and evading | Results: The prior strike was dismissed, and the client was allowed to apply for medical home detention based on medical need. Probation granted. | County: Sacramento | 3/28/24 |
| R.B. Charge: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence | Results: 12 anger management classes for a case dismissal. | County: Sacramento | 3/27/24 |
| J.B. Charges: DUI | Results: Resolved for 1st DUI, 2 out-of-state priors stricken | County: El Dorado | 3/26/24 |
| A.F. Charge: Misdemeanor trespassing | Results: Diversion completed successfully, case dismissed. | County: Amador | 3/20/24 |
| V.G. Charge: Felony Embezzlement | Results: Probation granted, no actual jail if alternative sentencing completed | County: Placer | 3/13/24 |
| A.H. Charge: Felony DUI II w. GBI | Results: Probation Granted, client is given credit for time served in jail (less than a year actual) and released, one-year outpatient program w/ Kaiser | County: Placer | 3/13/24 |
| A.H. Charge: Misd DUI I | Results: Probation Granted, client is given credit for time served in jail (less than a year actual) and released, one-year outpatient program w/ Kaiser | County: Placer | 3/13/24 |
| D.O. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I | Results: Resolved for wet reckless .11/.11 | County: Stanislaus | 3/8/24 |
| H.S. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I | Results: Wet reckless | County: San Joaquin | 3/6/24 |
| J.T. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI II | Results: Second wet | County: Sacramento | 3/6/24 |
| I.W. Charge: Felony Domestic Violence | Results: Dismissed with 12 anger management classes. | County: Sacramento | 3/1/24 |
| F.B. Charge: Misdemeanor theft | Results: Mental health diversion granted. | County: Placer | 2/29/24 |
| B.F. Charge: Felony DUI w/ GBI | Results: result, home detention approved, no actual jail, no plea to strike or GBI. | County: Sacramento | 2/28/24 |
| M.H. Charge: DUI w/ refusal, HBA of .20 | Results: Resolve for dui w/ .15+ HBA, no refusal conviction in the criminal case. | County: Solano | 2/28/24 |
| T.P. Charge: Felony possession of an assault weapon/MJ cultivation | Results: Reduced to a misdemeanor, felony gun and theft, both felonies reduced, no actual jail required | County: |