I can't say enough about Dan's honesty, integrity, professionalism, knowledge of the law, and genuine care and concern for his clients. He is passionate about what he does. Just as importantly, he is a well known and well respected attorney in Placer County. Dan has a great reputation with other attorneys and with Placer County Judges, Public Defenders, and the District Attorney's office. I am convinced that the respect that the Placer County legal community has for Dan had a lot to do with our success in the courtroom. I would be happy to talk to anyone reading this about Dan's ability and give Dan permission to give out my phone number to anyone looking for a reference.
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Just as a DUI arrest leads to both criminal and DMV administrative cases, a DUI conviction leads to criminal and DMV related consequences. This post familiarizes you with these two tracks of consequences.
First Offense
If you are convicted of…
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You can minimize the evidence obtained at all stages of an arrest by the Placer DUI investigating officers by sticking to the following script.
Initial Stop
When you are pulled over and approached by a Placer DUI investigating officer, roll…
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The previous blog entry introduced you to the importance of evidence in a DUI case. This blog discusses the various ways in which Placer DUI investigating officers obtain the evidence later used to support the Placer County District Attorney’s case.…
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Just because you were arrested for DUI and your blood alcohol level was above .08 % does not mean you should simply plead guilty at the first opportunity. There are a variety of DUI defenses that are available in a…
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People who drive big-rigs, busses, tank trucks or other commercial vehicles are subject to stricter rules regarding driving while under the influence of alcohol. This post discusses the laws related specifically to DUI regarding commercial drivers and the harsh consequences…
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I was in a position where I still had a year and some months of a 5 year probation sentence before I found Dan. To add to that nightmare I had a record that had been making my life beyond…
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I should start by saying that I am a criminal defense attorney myself, and have known Dan Koukol both professionally and personally for over twenty years. I met Dan when he first started working as a defense attorney and I, like everyone else…
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We hired Dan Koukol when our son was falsely accused of selling marijuana.
My son was the passenger in a car that was stopped by the police and searched. The driver of the car had marijuana in his pocket. When…
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After being charged with felony embezzlement, I hired Dan Koukol to represent me. My goal was to avoid a felony and to avoid actual jail time if possible.
I was pretty much caught red-handed embezzling slightly over $5,000.00 dollars from…
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My father hired Dan Koukol to represent me after I was charged with driving under the influence causing injury.
The case was easy to prove for the prosecutor because my blood alcohol level was over .20. The accident that I…
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This post discusses issues related to the DMV license suspension that results from a DUI arrest. The DMV suspension mater should not be overlooked because there may be strategic advantages to proceeding thoroughly and with an experienced DUI Attorney.
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The legal consequences become more severe with each DUI conviction. This section outlines the increase in penalties for multiple misdemeanor DUI offenses and also discusses frequently charged DUI enhancements. The penalties related to felony DUIs with prior offenses are more severe than the above and are not covered in this blog.
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There are several offenses related to DUIs that are commonly charged in Placer County and the other 57 California Counties. This post discusses the most frequent examples: Baby DUI, Wet and Reckless, Driving on a Suspended License, and Hit and Run.
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There are several felony DUI/DWI charges in California including driving drunk while intoxicated and causing injury, DUI with three prior offenses on the driver’s record and DUI with a prior vehicle manslaughter conviction.
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If you have been charged with a misdemeanor DUI, it is vital that you consult a DUI attorney with experience handling such cases. DUI cases are complex, frequently involve constitutional issues and often require expert analysis and testimony.
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Dan saved our sanity and immediately went into action after our son was charged for domestic violence when in fact he was acting in self defense.
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This final post of the drug diversion blog series discusses the Placer County Drug Court program
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This post outlines the Proposition 36 treatment program in Placer County, and is part 2 of a part blog series on the drug diversion program.
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Part 1 of the 3 part drug diversion blog series discusses Deferred Entry of Judgment.
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This post discusses the laws surrounding medical marijuana dispensaries, cooperatives and collectives. It also discusses the November, 2010 ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
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This first blog in the our next series discusses the California and federal laws related to medical marijuana.
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Dan Koukol kept me out of jail...This outcome was much better that I thought possible. I told Dan that in my mind he was worth ten times what I paid him. I see why my friend recommended Mr. Koukol to me – he is really, really good at what he does.
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I was arrested with multiple felonies against me and a couple of misdemeanors. And I was facing up to 12 years in prison and 290 (sex) registration. When I first spoke to Dan...
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This fifth and final part of our domestic violence series deals with being sentenced of a domestic violence case, probation eligibility, court ordered programs and firearm implications.
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This fourth post in the series covers things to be aware of when dealing with restraining orders.
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This third post in the series details what to do if you should find yourself involved in a domestic violence case, and it details some of the common defenses found for those cases as well.
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Serving sixty days of home detention—no actual jail time...To say that I’m happy with the outcome Mr. Koukol was able to achieve is an understatement.
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The second post in the series covers victims that no longer wish to press charges, testify, or make a statements regarding the domestic violence case. This five part blog series will cover domestic violence.
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The first of five posts discusses the formation of the Placer County Domestic Violence Court and the Family Violence Unit of the Placer County District Attorney's Office. It also outlines the most common domestic violence offenses. This five part blog series will cover domestic violence.
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Anybody who is in need of a criminal defense attorney has made a regrettable decision or mistake. Don’t make another mistake by not selecting Dan Koukol as your attorney!
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The California Supreme Court recently issued an important decision regarding sex offenders. In
In re E.J., et al (2010) 47 Cal.4
th 1258, the court considered two main questions related to Proposition 83 residency restriction that became effective on November 8,…
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I was charged with a felony and a violation of probation when I hired Dan Koukol to represent me. I was happy that he made arrangements with the court so I did not have to go to jail to serve…
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If you are required to register under California Sex Offense Registration laws, what can you do in order to avoid further run-ins with the law regarding your registration requirement? What are the registration obligations of the offender?
If you were convicted…
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This post discusses the differences between offenses requiring a person to list their information on Megan’s Law, non-posting required offenses, and those offenses requiring no registration at all. It also discusses ways to avoid being convicted of a sex offense…
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I hired Dan Koukol to represent me as soon as I was aware the police were investigating my case. Shortly thereafter, I was arrested and charged with several very serious offenses. In fact I was charged with a crime that carried…
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It’s no secret that if you have been convicted of a sex offense in California, you are likely required to register as a sex offender. However, you may not realize that not all sex offense convictions require you to register. …
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I am a registered nurse who made a bad decision and almost lost my career. This is my story.
One day I was drinking in order to distance my mind from a series of recently discovered personal problems. Unfortunately, I…
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What is a Certificates of Rehabilitation? Who is eligible? How can you recieve an Early Termination of Probation?
If you are sentenced to prison you are not eligible to later expunge the conviction. However, you may be eligible to obtain a certificate of…
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As you have been learning in the previous posts on this topic, there are many benefits to cleaning up your California criminal history record. Let’s now learn about sealing and destroying arrest records.
There are several different circumstances in which records…
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In this series of blog posts concerning criminal records in California, we have covered details about what a criminal record really means, how to obtain your own criminal history record, how an adverse record can effect you and how to…
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Did you know there are several ways to have convictions completely dismissed from your record? What are dismissal options and the methods to accomplish this?
There are several ways to have convictions dismissed from your record including reducing your felony…
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It is vital for you to know what your criminal history record in California is before you can do anything about cleaning it up.
If you have a criminal history record, there are ways to clean it up to minimize…
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If you are currently charged with committing a criminal offense in California it is important that you understand that your decisions in this phase of handling your case will likely affect what is reported on your criminal record. In many cases…
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I hired Dan Koukol to represent me when I was charged with a felony strike offense. Before I hired Mr. Koukol, I spent hours searching the Internet for the best criminal defense attorney.
Well, Mr. Koukol really had his work cut…
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I hired Dan Koukol to represent me on a drug case that started out as a state case originating in El Dorado County. Unfortunately, after some time the Federal Court took over the prosecution of my case. When that happened…
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Drinking while driving is always a bad idea. If you do drink and decide to get behind the wheel in Placer County, you could be facing harsh consequences if you are pulled over. You will need to hire an experienced defense…
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It is with great pleasure that I recommend Dan Koukol’s representation for anyone seeking legal counsel involving matters of criminal defense.
The circumstances of my life that led me to Mr. Koukol’s Law Firm were somewhat different from other testimonials…
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In my case, I unfortunately learned how the system treats you as if you are guilty before you even have a chance to realize what is going on and to hire an attorney.
My daughter made a false allegation that…
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I hired a Placer County Defense Attorney, Dan Koukol, to represent me on a driving under the influence case that was against me.
When I hired Mr. Koukol, he agreed to represent me at the DMV hearing as well as…
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I was arrested for a felony Grand Theft, so I hired Dan Koukol to represent me. He was able to give me peace of mind because he told me that he thought he could get the charges reduced to misdemeanors.…
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I would like to tell you my story. I was charged with three misdemeanors and I was terrified because if I would have been convicted, I would have lost my business license and I would have been deported.
I hired…
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Dear Mr. Koukol,
Thank you very much for representing me. I am truly grateful for your counsel, understanding and careful consideration for me and my case. I sincerely appreciate you speaking so highly on my behalf. I honestly don’t know…
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I was arrested for being in possession of stolen property. While I was in jail I was notified that the prosecutor was going to charge me with additional felonies.
My family hired Dan Koukol to represent me. He was able…
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I made it 54 years without having any problem with the legal system whatsoever and then out of the blue I received a letter from the Placer County District Attorney’s Office ordering me to appear to answer to charges that…
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Dan Koukol is the only attorney I would trust to go to bat for me in a criminal case. His experience and knowledge pertaining to the criminal justice system would be an asset to anyone facing criminal charges.
I was…
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Everybody makes mistakes and the only way to move past them is to learn from them. I was given a second chance to learn from my mistake because of Dan Koukol. I had pending felony theft/embezzlement charges and was facing…
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I got in trouble and got arrested with two misdemeanors and a restitution fee of over $100,000. I didn’t want to say I was innocent, but I wanted some help in dealing with the restitution fee. I looked on the…
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I was out of town when I got a call from my son who had been arrested for felony embezzlement and suddenly found myself in need of a defense attorney. I immediately called Dan Koukol who first off, calmed me…
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