Officers Caught Stealing Nude Photos From Arrestees’ Phones
Two California Highway Patrol officers have recently been accused of stealing nude photos from arrestees’ cell phones, and texting them to each other. These two CHP officers have been involved in many DUI arrests. One of the officers, Robert Hazelwood, was suppose to testify in a DUI trial on Monday morning in Oakland, but the […]
Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI
18 time Olympics Gold medalist, Michael Phelps, was arrested for suspicion of DUI in Maryland, early Tuesday morning. Officials say he was driving 84 mph in a 45 Mph zone when he was stopped, leaving Baltimore, Maryland. Phelps was previously convicted for driving while impaired in November of 2004. In California, Phelps would be charged […]
Making Sure You Have a Safe 4th of July Weekend
The 4th of July is one of the most American of holidays, which most often includes drinking. Make sure you stay safe. Don’t drink and drive. According to AAA, 79% of Southern Californians are expected to drive this weekend, so if you are driving, make sure you are sober. It will be a hot weekend […]
This 4th of July, Don’t Try to Stay Hydrated by Drinking Beer
This 4th of July, just like most years in Southern California, it’s expected to be a hot one. When you are at the beach, or by the pool having drinks, remember that it is very important to stay hydrated. When your body is dehydrated, alcohol affects your mental and physical abilities quicker and more intensely. […]
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Unlike most defendants in a criminal case, someone charged with DUI does not have the same Constitutional rights or protections as most other criminal defendants. Appellate courts have continually made judicial decisions that limit a citizen’s rights both in DUI investigations and arrests. Furthermore, our State’s Legislature has also played an active role in modifying […]
How many drinks are TOO many to drive?
Every time you drive your car after consuming alcohol, you run a risk of potentially being falsely arrested and wrongfully charged with a DUI. Let’s identify the scientific and logical explanations that demonstrate why they were not guilty of driving under the influence. It is important to note that the laws against driving under the […]
How Serious is a First Offense DUI?
Many people, and unfortunately most attorneys, see a First Offense DUI as a minor offense. It is not! The consequences of a DUI conviction go far beyond a driver’s license suspension, possible jail time, fines and fees, an alcohol program, probation, and an ignition interlock device in your car. The social stigma associated with a […]
Colts Owner Jim Irsay Arrested for a DUI
The owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, possibly faces four felony counts after being arrested Sunday night for a DUI by Carmel police. Irsay did not crash, but will likely be charged with driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance, police said. Lt. Joe Bickel of the Carmel Police Department […]
E-Cigarettes and Vapors Banned From Public Places in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Counsel voted unanimously (14-0) on Tuesdays, to approve an ordinance banning the use of e-cigarettes in public areas like bars, nightclubs, parks, and restaurants. Vaping lounges and smoking clubs will be exempt from the ban, but sales of e-cigarettes will be restricted to adults 18 or older. City Councilman, Mitch O’Farrell, […]
Former Child Actor, Jordan Oschin, Struck by a Drunk Driver
Former child actor, Jordan Oschin, was tragically struck by a Ford Explorer on February 14, at approximately 9:45 pm. Jordan was crossing north on Burbank Blvd. about 40 feet east of Farralone Ave., according to police reports. New information now suggest that the driver of the Ford Explorer, Randy Allan Goodman, was arrested on suspicion […]
It is Now Legal to Look at Maps on Your Cellphone While Driving
The California Court of Appeal just ruled that drivers are allowed to use their cell phone for the purpose of looking at maps. The law that prohibits the use of cell phones, while driving, does not apply to drivers looking at maps on cell phones. The Court expressed that the law specifically applies to people […]
Justin Bieber Rejected Plea Bargain Offer and Will Try to Beat His DUI
You can’t always believe the police report! Justin Bieber rejected a plea bargain offer today, in his Florida criminal case for DUI and street racing. Bieber’s attorneys suggest that the officers may have embellished as to statements made by Bieber. His attorneys are also challenging the street racing charges. The prosecutors reportedly offered Bieber a no […]