REASONS TO HIRE A SKILLED DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Why should you hire a skilled DUI Defense Attorney? People often ask whether it’s helpful, or even necessary to hire a skilled DUI defense attorney. Many people who get arrested for DUI, go to an attorney that’s a family friend. It is important to understand that only attorneys that are specially trained and experienced in […]
DUI Checkpoint in Seal Beach
On Friday night, the Seal Beach Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on PCH from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am. According to the police department, “crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.” “Over the course of the […]
DUI Patrols Planned in Adams & Lancaster Counties
Roving DUI patrols are scheduled to commence in Adams and Lancaster counties for St. Patrick’s Day weekend from Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 15th, according to the Center for Traffic Safety. More police enforcement is planned for the following week, including sobriety checkpoints, which will be announced later in the week. For more information on what to […]
19 Year Old That Caused Crash in Van Nuys Suspected of DUI
According to law enforcement, a 19 year old suspected of drunk driving ran a red light early Tuesday morning and crashed into an SUV, which flipped over and landed on top of a minivan. Five people were injured including two in serious condition. A little after midnight, the driver of a Volkswagen Passat ran a red light […]
DUI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols During Labor Day Weekend
Law enforcement will be on high alert for the coming Labor Day weekend. Some cities began their campaigns 2 weeks early to curb the number of DUI drivers on the streets. Traditionally, there have been an uptick of DUI arrests during Labor Day because of the long weekend. Checkpoints have been set up all across Southern California, […]
Looking Sober Doesn’t Mean You’re Sober
Don’t let appearance be the judge of whether you or someone you know is sober enough to drive. Appearance is not a good judge of blood alcohol content (BAC). A properly serviced and administered breathalyzer or blood test is a good judge of blood alcohol content. But if you waited until those tests were taken before you […]
Set Up Alternative Forms of Transportation
Better yet, don’t drive home. Set up alternative transportation beforehand. Plan to hitch a ride with someone (hopefully a sober driver) or better yet, Uber home. Don’t let a DUI cost you your life, career, freedom and thousands in expenses for a $40 Uber. It’s hard to quantify the benefits until it’s too late.
Know Your Limits
Sometimes drinking is unavoidable at office shindigs. You’ve worked with these people all year, and this is a good chance for you to see them in a social environment and let loose. Know your limits. If you know you’re driving home, try to limit yourself to about 1 to 2 drinks an hour. Don’t forget […]
Holiday Office Parties Might Be Your Enemy, #3 Is What’s Gonna Get You
Drunk driving accidents and arrests are most prevalent during the holidays. What should be a positive occasion can turn tragic in an instant. Many people are on the roads after attending an office party, and may not be in the optimal position to drive a vehicle. Law enforcement has been more and more vigilant, and […]
Alcohol Absorption and the PAS test
A good DUI attorney must understand how the physiology of alcohol absorption effects the facts of the case. Commonly, a preliminary breathalyzer is given by an arresting officer (PAS test). This initial breathalyzer reading is often done close in time to the final consumption of alcohol, which means it may likely be reflective of the […]
Alcohol Absorption (Ethanol Metabolism)
When alcohol is consumed, the first step that occurs is scientifically known as the “absorptive phase.” The body can’t absorb all of the alcohol that is consumed at once, it takes time to enter your blood stream. During that period of time, the “breath” alcohol concentration in a breathalyzer reading will be HIGHER than the […]
The Science of Blood Alcohol Content in DUI Defense
How does a breath alcohol concentration reading from a breathalyzer reflect the concentration of alcohol in your blood? The scientific theory that prosecutors rely on to show that a breathalyzer reading is a reliable way of testing blood alcohol concentration, is a concept known as “Henry’s Law.” Henry’s Law essentially explains that a numerical relationship […]