Everything To Know About Los Angeles California Implied Consent DUI Law
Everything To Know About Los Angeles California Implied Consent DUI Law
Everything To Know About Los Angeles California Implied Consent DUI Law It is important to understand that California imposes what is referred to as an “implied consent” law. This law states that if you drive a car in Los Angeles, California, and are lawfully arrested for a California DUI, you are deemed to have given consent to the chemical testing of either: (1) blood (2) breath. What this means to…
Read MoreCharlie Sheen Could be Investigated for Alleged Criminal Threats in California
Charlie Sheen Could be Investigated for Alleged Criminal Threats in California Embattled actor Charlie Sheen may be investigated for criminal threats he allegedly made to his ex-wife Brooke Mueller. These allegations came about when Mueller filed a restraining order against Sheen that was issued by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Hank Goldberg on March 1, 2011. In the application for the restraining order, Mueller accused Sheen of being "insane" and…
Read MoreYou have no obligation to consent to a warrantless search
You have no obligation to consent to a warrantless search The issue of an officer’s request for consent to search is very common in criminal cases and police encounters. You have no obligation to consent to a warrant-less search. However, if you do give voluntary consent, you essentially waive an argument that the police did not have probable cause to search. Officers often suggest (or trick suspects into believing) that…
Read MoreWhy Ventura County Is Considered “Hard” On DUI Convictions
Why Ventura County Is Considered "Hard" On DUI Convictions The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office prides itself on the stiff penalties it imposes on those convicted of driving-under-the-influence. Typically, on a first driving under the influence conviction, a person can expect fines, an alcohol program, and informal probation. In Ventura County however, the punishments are typically more severe. Driving-under-the-influence is codified under California Vehicle Code Section 23152. It states in pertinent part…
Read MoreFaulty Breathalyzers in Ventura County May Lead to Overturned DUIs
Faulty Breathalyzers in Ventura County May Lead to Overturned DUIs If you were recently convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or if you have a current DUI case pending in Ventura County, you might be in luck! Last week the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office reported that faulty breathalyzers were used to measure blood-alcohol levels in 294 court cases. Out of these 294 court cases, 137 cases…
Read MoreLos Angeles DUI, Which Tests can be Refused or are Mandatory
Los Angeles DUI, Which Tests can be Refused or are Mandatory When you are stopped on suspicion of a DUI in Los Angeles, it can be a nerve-racking experience. The stopping officer will not likely be very kindly and may request that you perform certain tasks or answer particular questions. Whether you realize it or not, the officer is investigating you. He has stopped you with the suspicion that you…
Read MoreRiverside Woman Sentenced to 3 Years Prison for Hit-and-Run
Riverside Woman Sentenced to 3 Years Prison for Hit-and-Run It was reported in the OC Register by Larry Welbourne recently, that Patricia Izquieta of Riverside, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty for the hit-and-run death of Donald Murphy. The incident happened on December 9, 2009 in Newport Beach. Izquieta was driving a motor vehicle under the influence of prescription medications, including methadone and clonazepam when the…
Read MoreEvaluating the constitutionality of a drunk driving tip to the police
Evaluating the constitutionality of a drunk driving tip to the police What Is The "Public Safety" Exception To The Fourth Amendment? An anonymous and uncorroborated phone tip about a potential drunk drivermay trigger the "public safety" exception to the Fourth Amendment, even where the police do not independently observe anything unusual about the motorist or his driving prior to the enforcement stop In People v. Saldana (2002) 101 CA4th 170,…
Read MoreVikings Football Player Everson Griffen Tased and Arrested
Vikings Football Player Everson Griffen Tased and Arrested On January 31, 2001 Minnesota Vikings football player, Everson Griffen, was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer after a traffic stop. According to media sources, police say officers used a stun gun to subdue Griffen during a struggle after he tried to flee on foot. According to reports, Griffen was arrested twice in California over a span of three days. His first…
Read MoreA Motion To Suppress Evidence Can Win Your Los Angeles DUI Case
Anyone who has been arrested and charged with DUI in Los Angelesshould always consider hiring a criminal defense attorney to represent them in court. Experienced defense attorneys know what to look for in the prosecution’s case to build a defense to your case. One defense that should always be considered is a motion to suppress evidence. The most common way to attack a DUI case by using a motion to…
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