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Lindsay Lohan’s Bench Warrant– California Penal Code § 1269b
By DUI Defense Attorney on June 16, 2010

As recently reported by KTLA, Lindsay Lohan violated her bail provisions when her SCRAM bracelet detected the presence of alcohol in her system. After appearing at the MTV Movie Awards, she attended at least one after party, where it is suspected that her bracelet went off. Judge Marsha Revel, after meeting with Lohan’s attorney and the District Attorney, issued a bench warrant for Lohan’s arrest.

The judge ordered Lohan to wear the SCRAM bracelet following a May 24th hearing with the added condition of not consuming alcohol. For violating the conditions sets forth, Lohan forfeited her existing bail and the judge issued a bench warrant for Lohan’s arrest and set a new bail at $200,000, which is twice the previous amount. Within hours of the bench warrant, Lohan paid the bail and was discharged from police custody. If the judge determines that a violation had occurred, the judge could revoke Lohan’s bail and send her to jail.

Under California Penal Code § 1269b, the judge has discretionary authority to fix the bail amount for the defendant who has appeared before the court. Once the defendant has paid the bail, he/she shall be discharged from custody. If, however, the defendant fails to appear before the court or violates the bail provisions, the court may declare that the defendant has forfeited his/her bail. They may also issue a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest and set a new bail at a higher amount.

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Celebrity DUI Arrest
By DUI Defense Attorney on December 9, 2009

KTLA TV in Los Angeles recently reported the arrest of Stefanie Pratt who stars in the MTV reality show “The Hills.” She was arrested in October on suspected DUI. She was reportedly out celebrating a friend’s birthday in Hollywood. She is said to have taken two breathalyzer tests, both of which recorded at or above the legal blood-alcohol limit in California of 0.08%.

If you or a loved one is currently facing a DUI charge in San Diego, one of your first steps should be to contact an experienced San Diego DUI attorney. At Wallin and Klarich, we have a team of skilled DUI attorneys who will work to provide you with the best defense against the DUI charge.

If you took at breathalyzer test when you were arrested for a suspected DUI and were recorded above the 0.08% limit, we will look closely at this test. Your breathalyzer tests may not have been administered correctly and may have given inaccurate readings.

We will also make sure that the police officer administering the test had the required training needed to properly conduct the test. We will take a close look at the breathalyzer machine used for your test. Breathalyzer machines must be properly maintained to provide accurate readings. Know that our knowledgeable San Diego DUI attorneys will look at all of the facts and evidence of your San Diego DUI case to ensure the best outcome for you. Call 888-764-2615 today!

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