New Provisions Announced For Restricted Driver’s Licenses After Alcohol-Related DUI Offenses – California Vehicle Code Section 23152
New Provisions Announced For Restricted Driver’s Licenses After Alcohol-Related DUI Offenses – California Vehicle Code Section 23152
New Provisions Announced For Restricted Driver's Licenses After Alcohol-Related DUI Offenses - California Vehicle Code Section 23152 It was recently reported that the California legislature amended existing DUI (driving under the influence) laws in accordance with the procedures for obtaining a restricted driver’s license. The new amended provisions will go into effect on July 1, 2010. New provisions will require the DMV to advise a person who has been convicted…
Read MoreHow a DUI Conviction Affects Future Employment
How a DUI Conviction Affects Future Employment A conviction for driving under the influence has severe consequences. Not only can a DUI subject you to criminal penalties, but a conviction for drunk driving can drastically affect your lifestyle. It is critical that you speak with an experienced DUI attorney. The majority of California workers rely on their personal transportation to get to work. A license suspension or other element of…
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Although San Diego is regarded as a particularly safe community, driving under the influence (DUI) stops and arrests are common. Someone accused of DUI in San Diego will need the help of an experienced San Diego DUI defense attorney. When charged with DUI in San Diego, many people are left feeling confused and overwhelmed regarding their rights and the serious consequences they may face. At Wallin & Klarich, our skilled…
Read MoreCalifornia Police Increased DUI Saturation Patrols for Super Bowl Sunday and How an Experienced San Diego DUI Attorney Can Help You – California Vehicle Code 23152
California Police Increased DUI Saturation Patrols for Super Bowl Sunday and How an Experienced San Diego DUI Attorney Can Help You - California Vehicle Code 23152 In recent years, Super Bowl Sunday has become notorious for being the number one day for drunk driving-related incidents in California. In 2009, 11 people were killed and 163 people were injured in drunk driving accidents on Super Bowl Sunday. These figures are three…
Read MoreWhat is the Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device (PAS) and How Can It Affect an Arrest for DUI – California Vehicle Code 23152
What is the Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device (PAS) and How Can It Affect an Arrest for DUI - California Vehicle Code 23152 Often times when people are charged with DUI in California, the stories of their encounters with law enforcement sound eerily similar. They usually sound something like this: “I was pulled over by the CHP around 1:30am—the cop said I was swerving out of my lane (but I really…
Read MoreState Senator Arrested for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
State Senator Arrested for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) It was recently reported that GOP State Senator Roy Ashburn was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Senator Ashburn represents the 18th district of California, which includes Kern, Tulare, Inyo, and San Bernardino counties. Police pulled Ashburn over in Sacramento around 2:00 A.M. During their investigation, it was determined that Ashburn's blood alcohol content was 0.14…
Read MoreSan Diego Charger Vincent Jackson Pleads Guilty to Second DUI Charge
San Diego Charger Vincent Jackson Pleads Guilty to Second DUI Charge It was recently reported that Vincent Jackson, wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers football team, pled guilty to his second driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Jackson was pulled over and cited for DUI in January of this year. Jackson was sentenced to five years probation, four days in jail, a $2,408 fine, 10 days of community service,…
Read MoreRiverside Police Chief Resigns after Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
How An Experienced Southern California DUI Attorney Can Help You – California Vehicle Code 23152 (a) It was recently reported that Riverside Police Chief Russ Leach resigned his post following a late night car accident. Leach hit a fire hydrant and continued to drive on until Riverside police pulled him over a few miles from the accident. At the time, Riverside police did not give Leach any type of field…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Drugs – California Vehicle Code 23152
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs - California Vehicle Code 23152 KTLA reported on a recent story that ended with a mother being charged with child endangerment and driving under the influence of drugs. The woman was allegedly on migraine medication and driving her daughter to school. The woman was driving at high speeds as well as weaving and going off of the road. The 11 year old girl in…
Read MoreCalifornia Sobriety Checkpoints Result in Vehicle Seizure
Sobriety checkpoints in California are increasingly turning into profitable operations for local police departments. They are far more likely to seize cars from unlicensed motorists than catch drivers under the influence. According to the Orange County Register, an investigation by the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley with California Watch has found that impounds at checkpoints in 2009 generated an estimated $40 million in towing fees and police fines. This…
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