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January 24, 2022

REASONS TO 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…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 20, 2021

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.…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 20, 2021

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…
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May 6, 2021

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…
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December 3, 2015

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…
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November 16, 2015

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).…
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November 12, 2015

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…
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November 12, 2015

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…
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September 3, 2015

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…
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June 9, 2015

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…
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March 24, 2015

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…
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March 11, 2015

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…
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March 10, 2015

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…
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March 6, 2015

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…
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March 6, 2015

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…
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January 30, 2015

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…
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January 12, 2015

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…
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January 11, 2015

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…
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December 29, 2014

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…
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December 27, 2014

New Ignition Interlock Bill to Affect All California DUI Offenders

Ignition Interlock Device 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…
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December 17, 2014

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…
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October 29, 2014

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…
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October 28, 2014

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…
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October 1, 2014

Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 18 time Olympics Gold medalist, Michael Phelps, was arrested for suspicion of DUIin Maryland,  early Tuesday morning. Officials say he was driving…
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July 4, 2014

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%…
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July 2, 2014

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,…
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May 23, 2014

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…
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April 25, 2014

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…
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March 31, 2014

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…
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March 17, 2014

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…
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March 5, 2014

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…
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March 4, 2014

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…
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February 28, 2014

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…
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February 25, 2014

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…
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February 21, 2014

Top 5 Ways to Beat a DUI

5. GET LOTS OF DISCOVERYIt is crucial in any criminal case to conduct a thorough investigation of the evidence, but especially in any DUI case because there is usually some…
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February 19, 2014

Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down Arrested for a DUI

Todd Harrell, base player for 3 Doors Down, was reportedly arrested late Tuesday for suspicion of driving under the influence. This recent arrest occurred in Mississippi, where he was previously…
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February 10, 2014

Chris Kattan of SNL Arrested for Suspicion of DUI

Actor Chris Kattan, well known for his roles on SNL and Night at the Roxbury, was arrested around 2 am last night for suspicion of drunk driving. He was arrested…
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February 4, 2014

Can I Ever Become a Nurse if I Have a Criminal Conviction on My Record?

The Board of Nursing is very select in their admissions, and will not admit someone that has a criminal conviction on their record. Furthermore, most nursing schools require that their…
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January 24, 2014

7 New DMV Laws for 2014

1. Clean Air Vehicle Decals/"HOV Stickers" (AB 266, SB 286):Cars with Clean Air Vehicle decals that use carpool lanes without having to meet minimum occupancy requirements will be allowed to…
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January 24, 2014

Justin Bieber Arrested on Suspicion of DUI, Drugs and Resisting Arrest

Justin Bieber was arrested for a DUI, resisting arrest, and driving without a license after he was stopped by Miami Beach police officers for street racing his yellow Lamborghini. Shortly…
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January 21, 2014

How Can I Clear My DUI Record?

The only way to clear a DUI from your criminal record is by petitioning the court for an expungement of the conviction.  Anyone convicted of a Misdemeanor DUI, or Felony…
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January 15, 2014

What is the Safest Way to Exit a DUI Checkpoint?

Upon entering a DUI checkpoint in California, you should notice several posted signs indicating that there is a checkpoint ahead. Once you see this notification, you should look to the left…
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January 14, 2014

If I’m Pulled Over for DUI Should I Refuse the Breathalyzer Test?

The only circumstances under which you should submit to a preliminary breathalyzer test in the field in California, is if you’re under 21 and requested to do so by an…