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A DUI Arrest Can Occur Even if You Not Drunk
Most commonly, a person arrested for a DUI is arrested because he or she is under influence of drugs or alcohol. It is possible for the police to make an error and arrested someone who is not under influence of any drugs or alcohol. For example, lack of sleep, being careless or distracted while driving can result in a DUI arrest. Moreover, often, a driver who is negligent or sleepy can be very dangerous, even when he or she is sober. The law can punish drivers for negligent driving, although every instance is not specifically addressed by the legal system. If you fall asleep on the road or get distracted by a mobile phone, you can be found negligent by […]
9 Best Ways to Beat your California DUI
The arrest and prosecution of a DUI case involve specific legal steps that must be followed or the case will fall apart. The DUI investigation is highly technical with the police officer training playing a major role in whether the case can be prosecuted. The police officer must not only follow all the legal requirements but also he must follow all the scientific requirements during the investigation. In addition, to pull your car over, the police officer must have a reasonable suspicion to start the investigation and probable cause to arrest you. During the investigation, the police officer will usually take copious notes to build a criminal case against you to prove your guilt. Often, even slight errors by the […]
Calabasas DUI Attorney
Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest: Calabasas DUI Attorney Calabasas DUI expert charges What comes after a DUI arrest? How can a Calabasas Drunk Driving Defense attorney help you? Calabasas DUI Attorney If you’re being charged with a DUI, a Calabasas DUI attorney services are highly recommended because a DUI received in Calabasas might be prosecuted by very tough prosecutors in Los Angeles. A DUI conviction can result in jail time, very high fines, and a suspension of your driver’s license. You must act quickly to protect your rights to a DMV hearing because you have only 10 days from the arrest date to request a hearing or your driver’s license can be suspended automatically. […]
Labor Day is coming, as well as DUI checkpoints in Los Angeles
It’s less than a week before huge celebrations begin. But Los Angeles Police Department is already warning citizens about strict punishment for driving in impaired state on Labor Day. The LAPD claims that giving warnings in advance can dissuade people from committing DUIs on weekend. The police officers are highly concerned about maintaining roads safe, as more than 1.100 people were arrested last year for DUI. 50 people died in traffic accidents on road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last 2 years were the most dangerous for people on road during the Labor Day celebrations. During the 2014 Labor Day 40 percent of all traffic incidents involved drunk drivers, which is the highest rate for the last […]
Los Angles Police Officers Accused of Misconduct or Crimes
Here is a list of LA Officers who are arrested for committing crimes. This list can help to show that an arresting officer is a bad person and/or convince the prosecution to reduce or dismiss criminal charges against you. The primary focus of this post is on officers working in Los Angeles County; however, this list included police officers from nearby counties. Under Brady, Prosecutors are now required to notify Defendants any of the police officers are involved in their case. If these officers were involved in investigating your case, you can request that the Court reopens your case and offer a dismissal of your case. Not all of the listed Los Angeles Police Officers are involved in the Los […]
An Uber driver arrested for a DUI in Orange County
Using Uber instead of driving drunk is one of the best ways to avoid a DUI in Los Angeles. Uber company says that hiring Uber people avoid getting DUIs. Recent research confirms that ride-sharing helps avoid DUI in Los Angeles. And yet, some Uber drivers are arrested for drug and alcohol-related crimes. In fact, Los Angeles DUI Attorney represented several Uber drivers who were accused of DUI. News confirms that Uber drivers get prosecuted for DUI like everyone else. Recently, in Orange County, California the police arrested Ramon Iribe, an Uber driver for possessing a concealed weapon, methamphetamines, and Xanax without a prescription. Thankfully, after the arrest, Uber banned Mr. Iribe from continuing to work for them. At the time […]
Vehicle Code 23612: Refusing a Chemical Test in California
Vehicle Code 23612 (a) A person who drives a motor vehicle is deemed to have given his or her consent to chemical testing of his or her blood or breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of his or her blood, if lawfully arrested for an offense allegedly committed in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153. THE LAW: California Vehicle Code Section 23612 requires that submission to a chemical test of blood or breath after a lawful arrested for a DUI. If you are arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles, you can choose either a breath test or a blood test, but if one test is not available, you have to submit to the remaining available test. If you are either afflicted […]
Vehicle Code 13353: Penalties for a Chemical test refusal
If a police officer pulls you over with a reasonable suspicion that you were driving under the influence, you can be compelled to submit to a chemical test. Chemical testing means getting a “breath” or “blood” from you for analysis. The reason the police do that is to measure the amount of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance in your blood. Vehicle Code section 13353 explains the driver’s license consequences for those who refuse to submit to a chemical test after a lawful demand by police. A driver, who refuses to give his blood or breath sample for chemical testing should be aware of the possible consequences of such a decision. California Vehicle Code 13353 VC 13353 (a) If a person refuses […]
A new way to fight cannabis DUI
In California, marijuana is legal to use for medical purposes since 1996. However, medical marijuana legalization has led to growing numbers of marijuana DUI accidents. Over the past 10 years, the amount of fatal crashes involving drivers under influence of marijuana tripled, according to Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health report. The trend in the United States is to legalize marijuana for recreational uses. For example, in 2013, marijuana was approved for recreational use in Colorado. Legalizing marijuana in California, will likely not affect prosecution of driving under the influence of marijuana cases. Concerned with possible complete legalization of marijuana, California state officials are looking for a new method in fighting drug-related DUIs. Republican Sen. Bob Hoff of San […]
8 TIPS TO CHOOSE A DUI ATTORNEY
How experienced is your attorney? Experience matters. Everything else being equal, A DUI attorney with more years of experience can be more helpful to your DUI case. With years of experience, a DUI attorney will be able to mount a more successful defense, when compare to someone who started his practice recently. Look for a Local counsel. If you have already decided to go to trial, the attorney’s home office is less important then his trial skills. When trial is the strategy, look for an attorney with a successful trial practice. But, when you are attempting to settle the case, selecting an attorney who is not familiar with the prosecutors, judges and procedure at the court house can backfire. […]