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T.J. McDonald pleads no contest to wet reckless. DUI dismissed
To follow up on our previous news reporting, recently, NFL Safety T.J. McDonald pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving involving alcohol, commonly known as a wet reckless. The 25 years old Ram player was accused of a DUI on May 10, 2016. Mr. McDonald plowed into a parked vehicle in Woodland Hills, Ca, while intoxicated. Following the car crash, he was arrested for the suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The criminal court case, which lasted for eight months, has been finally resolved with a plea to a reduced charge of a wet reckless. Mr. McDonald resolved his case with a plea bargain offer of agreeing to be placed on 3 years of […]
New California Traffic Safety Rules in 2017
The New Year always comes and brings new hopes and dreams and a sense of rebirth. This year, the New Year holiday brought to the motorists of the Golden State several new laws and some amendments to the existing laws. Most of the laws have already become operative starting January 1st, 2017. The California Department of Motor Vehicles reminds the vehicle operators about the new traffic safety rules in 2017. Remember that it will take a certain period of time for the DMV to update its manuals and incorporate new laws. Motorists are expected to know the new laws and ignorance of the law is not an excuse. The police will expect you to know the law and you should […]
CVC 40300.5 – Arrest without a warrant In DUI Cases
In this article, Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses CVC 40300.5 – Arrest without a warrant In DUI Cases. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. What is CVC 40300.5? How Does It Work? CVC 40300.5 In addition to the authority to make an arrest without a warrant pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 836 of the Penal Code, a peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person when the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person had been driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug when any of the following exists: (a) The […]
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Caffeine?
This incredible news has already shocked many motorists. Can drinking coffee can get you arrested? It looks like it can, as Joseph Schwab, a California resident, fights DUI charges for driving under the influence with only caffeine in his system. Joseph Schwab was arrested for driving while impaired, allegedly while under the influence of drugs in August 2015. Now, 18 months later, his case is filed in court. So far the prosecutor’s office is only able to prove Schwab’s intoxication based on presence of caffeine in his blood. On August 5, 2015 Joseph was going home in his car when a representative from the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control department stopped his vehicle. The representative of ABC was in an unmarked […]
Michael Floyd Placed Under Arrest for a “Super Extreme DUI”
American football wide receiver Michael Floyd could face jail time and pay an up to $2,500.00 fine for driving under the influence. On December 12, Arizona traffic cops found Mr. Floyd unconscious behind the wheel in his Cadillac Escalade with the engine of his car still running. His blood alcohol concentration level was tested by police to be 0.217 which is considered extremely high and over 2 times beyond the legal limit. Police officers first noticed Floyd’s car at a traffic light. Seems like Mr. Floyd stopped at a green light and didn’t move for two cycles of the light. The police approached Floyd’s car and saw him asleep with his foot on the brake pedal. The police knocked on […]
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Christmas DUI and Traffic Safety Tips
The time during the Christmas holidays is considered one of the most dangerous periods for driving. Every year California Highway Patrol together with other law enforcement officers take measures to keep drunk driver off the roads and to provide safety for motorists, fellow passengers and pedestrians on the State’s road. “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” 2016 Campaign will last from December 15 till January 1. Its aim is to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians from getting into car accidents or from being arrested. Traffic officers will establish DUI checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols all over the country to look for impaired motorists. The campaign involves media resources, mobile promotion videos, ads and posters to draw public attention and to […]
December’s Fatal Pasadena Crashes
Pasadena, a small city in Los Angeles County, California, has recently experienced two fatal solo-car crashes. The cause of the accidents could be excessive alcohol or drug consumption. The first accident took place on Saturday, December 10, along Seco Street near Rosemont Avenue. Law enforcement officers who arrived at the location of the accident found a vehicle that crashed into a light pole. Although driver wasn’t hurt, the passenger of the car was seriously injured. The passenger of the car was transported to a nearby hospital where she died shortly. The autopsy is pending. Both persons’ identities were released two days later. The driver was a 38-year-old Javier Placencia, and his passenger was a 52-year-old woman. The relationship between Mr. […]
Probable Cause for DUI Arrest in California
In this article, Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses Reasonable Suspicion to Stop a Car and Probable Cause for a DUI Arrest. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. What is Probable Cause Probable Cause to pull you over Probable Cause for DUI Arrest Difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion What can I do if I was stopped or arrested for DUI without probable cause? What is Probable Cause Probable cause is the initial basis for police contact. Often, it is based on a belief by a police officer that a crime has occurred. A police officer needs to verbally be able to articulate a reason to stop a car, search a car, or […]
Amtrak train hits vehicle in Ventura. Women arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
This Sunday evening, November, 20, a serious incident took place on the rail tracks in Ventura county. According to law enforcement, an Amtrak train collided with an abandoned car around 7:30 p.m. at Garden Street and Harbor Boulevard. At the time of the collision, the Amtrak train was moving at a speed of 15-20 mph. As soon as the train operator saw the abandoned car, he attempted to stop the train but could not do it in time. At the time of the collision, the train carried 60 passengers. Luckily, no one was injured in the accident and the train was delayed two hours because of the investigation after the collision. At the time of the collision, the abandoned car […]