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 […]
What Happens When You Violate Probation?
When you are charged with a crime, there is a maximum allowable sentence for that crime (i.e. jail, fine). A defense attorney will initially try to prove that you did not commit that crime. If proven guilty, a defense attorney will also try to prove that you are an upstanding member of society, and that […]
Is a DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor?
Many people ask whether a DUI in California is a Felony or a Misdemeanor. Most DUI’s in California are Misdemeanors; however there are three ways that a DUI can become a Felony DUI. The most common way to get a DUI charged as a felony is if someone other than the driver is injured in […]
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 […]
DUI Checkpoints in Oxnard This Weekend
March 6, 2015 – The Oxnard police will be conducting DUI checkpoints on Saturday from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am Sunday at various locations throughout the city. Suspected drivers under the influence will most likely be administered field sobriety tests, as well as tested for Blood Alcohol Content. The police will be looking for signs […]
DUI Checkpoints in Los Angeles During Super Bowl, AAA Offers Free Rides
Once again, the Super Bowl is upon us! Don’t ruin a great day cheering for your team by spending the evening in jail because of you didn’t plan your day and got a DUI. Remember, the cops will be on high alert during Super Bowl weekend for drunk drivers throughout all of Los Angeles, so don’t […]
USC Defensive Lineman Don Hill Busted for DUI
Don Hill, defensive lineman for USC was arrested in Boise, Idaho early Saturday morning for a DUI. Hill whos is a native of Boise is only 19 years old and redshirted the 2014 season. Apparently, USC is aware of the circumstances regarding the freshman and is currently investigating. In most states, a DUI for someone […]
Rapper Xzibit Charged with 2 Counts of DUI
Xzibit was charged with 2 counts of DUI and needs to face a judge for his plea. Xzibit was arrested following his wedding reception in Laguna Beach, California in 2014. On the weekend of his wedding to Krista Joiner, he was stopped by authorities for speeding and later charged with a DUI after failing a […]
Free AAA Tipsy Tow offered by AAA on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the worst times to drink and drive. Law enforcement is on high-alert, and will patrolling state-wide to catch DUI offenders. AAA’s Tipsy Tow program offers a free tow for anyone drinking and needs a ride and tow home up to 7 miles. This offer is open to everyone. including […]
New Ignition Interlock Bill to Affect All California DUI Offenders
Redwood City – In an effort prevent repeat drunk driving offenders, state Sen. Jerry Hill is introducing legislation that will require convicted California DUI offenders to install a vehicle ignition interlock device. The law will affect first-time and repeat offenders, and will expand on pilot programs already in place in Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and […]
Drunk Driver Injures 12 People Looking at Holiday Lights
Eleven people were rushed to hospitals after being struck and injured by a suspected drunk driver on Monday, Dec 15th. The victims were parked inside their vehicles while admiring a holiday light display in Alhambra when Ismael Soto struck two parked cars full of people with his pickup truck. Soto was arrested under the suspicion […]
Hello Kitty Arrested for Drunk Driving
A woman dressed up like Hello Kitty was pulled over and arrested on a drunk driving charge in Gorham, Maine at about 2:00 am last Sunday. According to police the Maine woman, Carrie Gipson, was stopped for driving in the wrong lane. When questioned, she refused to take a breath test, was arrested and taken […]