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Winning DMV hearings for CVC 23136: “Zero Tolerance” Winning Minor DUI cases
Vehicle Code 23136 …says that it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years who has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or greater, as measured by a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test, to drive a vehicle… Description of CVC 23136 California Vehicle Code section 23136 makes it a crime for anyone below the age of twenty-one to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or above. This offense is prosecuted whenever a driver who is under 21 years of age has a blood alcohol level between .01 % to .03%. This law is known as California’s “zero tolerance” DUI law. If you are found guilty of a violation of CVC […]
Los Angeles DUI Prosecution Using Marijuana breathalyzers
Law Enforcement looks at drug usage as a DUI waiting to happen. This is especially a problem for Los Angeles DUI prosecution, which is aware of medicinal and recreational marijuana in Los Angeles. Driver’s impairment is a factor in drug DUI prosecution and the more a driver appears impaired, the more likely he would face police scrutiny, prosecution, and punishments. Presently, the chemical tests used by police to determine drug impairment are insufficient. Almost any presently used tests, such as blood or urine analysis, are inaccurate because, unlike alcohol, drugs can remain in the human body much longer. Also, urine and blood tests are very slow and do not return results of the actual narcotics levels until days later. Recently, […]
Will LAPD officers be sentenced for covering up DUI crash?
Earlier this month, two LAPD officers were charged with perjury and felony conspiracy for writing a false police report and protecting a drunk driver against possible prosecution. Both officers deny their implication in the wrongdoing. LAPD officers Rene Ponce and Irene Gomez were on duty on 26 October, 2014 when they were dispatched to a scene of a vehicle accident at the 3000 block of East Side Boulevard. The accident possibly involved a DUI driver that crashed into two parked cars. The officers chose not to carry out a sobriety test on the driver, as mandated by LAPD policy, or to conduct a drunk-driving investigation. Instead, they took the driver home and told him to get enough sleep, prosecutors stated. […]
Sheriff’s deputy’s wife arrested for DUI and fatality
Yarenit Malihan, the wife of a local Sheriff’s Deputy, was taken into custody by the Californian Highway Patrol officials on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a collision that killed a 3-year- old boy in San Ramon on the Interstate freeway 680. According to the officers’ report the 39-years-old Yarenit Liliana Malihan of Pleasanton was driving an SUV and collided with a stalled Toyota Camry in San Ramon near the Bollinger Canyon exit on I-680 at about 6:20 p.m. Friday. The stalled car carried the Dunn family of three children and their mother. The Dunns parked the Camry on the side of the road because they ran out of gas. Two children: a girl, 1-year-old, and a boy, 11-years-old, […]
Iman Shumpert arrested on suspicion of DUI
Two months later after winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, shooting guard Iman Shumpert was arrested for suspicion of DUI, drug possession and lane violation. According to the incident report, Shumpert was pulled over on August 10, at about 11:30 p. m. after been observed weaving in and out of his driving lane and suspected of driving while intoxicated. Police alleged that Iman Shumpert had a small amount of drugs in his car. The police also allege that Mr. Shumpert acknowledged to the police that he had smoked marijuana prior to driving his rental car. Mr. Shumpert failed field sobriety tests and was arrested by the DUI investigating officers. Under California Vehicle Code 23152(e) a driver can be […]
Court postponed Clinton’s DUI arraignment
Roger Clinton, the half-brother of former President Bill Clinton, was recently arrested for a DUI. Prior to the DUI, he had several brush ins with the law, including a 1985 he was accused of cocaine distribution and in 2001 he was convicted of misdemeanor reckless driving. During the latest incident, the police officers pulled over Roger Clinton for the suspicion of drunk driving. His attorney continued the arraignment to a different date. The court postponed the hearing of Roger Clinton’s case until October 6. He is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the Los Angeles County Superior Court records, the law enforcement officer from Redondo Beach arrested Mr. Clinton and suspected him of being under […]
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 […]