Actor Rip Torn Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
Actor Rip Torn Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
Actor Rip Torn Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges KTLA gave the details of Rip Torn’s recent arrest in Salisbury, Connecticut. The story reported that Torn was allegedly extremely intoxicated when he broke into the Litchfield Bancorp Bank through a window while carrying a loaded .22-caliber revolver in his pocket. He is currently facing the following charges stemming from the incident: Criminal trespass, carrying a gun without a permit, carrying a gun…
Read MorePreliminary Alcohol Screening Versus Chemical Test
Preliminary Alcohol Screening Versus Chemical Test 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 California, and are lawfully arrested for a California DUI, you are deemed to have given consent to the chemical testing of either your: blood; breath; or urine (only in cases where you are suspected of driving under…
Read MoreUnder the Legal Limit but Still Got Arrested for DUI – CVC 23152
Under the Legal Limit but Still Got Arrested for DUI - CVC 23152 California has two separate laws for DUI. One provision criminalizes “driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or both),” while the other provision criminalizes “driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher." Therefore, even if your blood alcohol level was under .08 at the time you were stopped, you may still be arrested and…
Read MoreDefendant Charged With DUI May Challenge Breathalyzer Results
Defendant Charged With DUI May Challenge Breathalyzer Results In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court found that those individuals charged with driving under the influence could challenge blood-alcohol findings based on the possible inaccuracies of Breathalyzer results. This ruling by the Supreme Court may potentially diminish the prosecution’s case against those charged with driving under the influence. California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b) states “it is unlawful for any…
Read MoreFour Drivers Cited for Driving Immediately After Judge Suspends their License for Drunk Driving – California Vehicle Code Section 23152
According to the Orange County Register, four drivers were stopped and cited for driving on a suspended license immediately after having their driver’s license suspended or revoked. The Costa Mesa Police Department staked out courtrooms at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, California. They followed 16 DUI offenders who had just had their license suspended or revoked. Four out of the 16 ignored the judge’s order to cease from…
Read MoreHow to Rid Yourself of a DUI Conviction
How to Rid Yourself of a DUI Conviction A conviction for a DUI is an unfortunate event that can happen to the best of us. Its legal ramifications are serious – resulting in jail time, heavy fines, and the loss of driving privileges. Having a DUI conviction on your record can also be a source of embarrassment and can jeopardize your future employment or educational prospects. However, it is possible…
Read MoreSan Diego Public Intoxication Laws
San Diego Public Intoxication Laws San Diego 10 News reported on the arrest of William Carroll, a fan attending a San Diego Chargers football game on January 17, 2010. Carroll was removed from the stadium by police, taken to jail, and booked on suspicion of being drunk in public and resisting arrest. An off-duty police officer who was sitting in the same section as Carroll during the game reported his…
Read MoreThe California 10 Day Rule for DUI License Suspensions – California Vehicle Code Section 13558
The California 10 Day Rule for DUI License Suspensions - California Vehicle Code Section 13558 If you have been cited or arrested for DUI in California, it is important to know that you must request a DMV hearing within 10 days. If you fail to request a DMV hearing, you will lose the right to contest the DMV’s suspension of your license. California Vehicle Code Section 13558 sets forth the…
Read MoreFormer USC Linebacker Guilty of DUI and will Enter Rehab – California Vehicle Code Section 23152
Former USC Linebacker Guilty of DUI and will Enter Rehab - California Vehicle Code Section 23152 According to ESPN, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga will check into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., later this month for at least 30 days following his DUI conviction. Maualuga, who may be better known for playing football at USC, plead guilty to drunken driving in Kentucky on February 2, 2010. Maualuga…
Read MoreDUID Penalties in California: Vehicle Code Section 23152(a)
DUI Penalties in California: Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) In California, it is a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The legal limit alcohol (measured in a percentage of blood alcohol content) is .08 percent. California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b) states that is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive…
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