Rising Blood Alcohol Defense May Help You Win Your DUI Case (CVC 23152(a))
Rising Blood Alcohol Defense May Help You Win Your DUI Case (CVC 23152(a))
Rising Blood Alcohol Defense May Help You Win Your DUI Case (CVC 23152(a)) The use of circumstantial evidence is heavily relied upon the prosecution in order to prove the elements of a crime when direct evidence such as witness observations of the crime or confessions from the defendant are not available. In DUI cases, it is important to remember that the prosecution must not only prove that you were driving…
Read MoreOrange County Police Arrest 64 for DUI over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Orange County Police Arrest 64 for DUI over St. Patrick's Day Weekend St. Patrick’s Day was this past weekend, and while Orange County residents were out enjoying a pint or six of green beer, local law enforcements agencies were out in force trying to keep drunk drivers off the road. This week, Orange County DUI lawyers should see an uptick in calls as a multiagency task force arrested 64 individuals…
Read MoreAmish Teens Crash Buggy into Police Car, Not Charged with DUI
Amish Teens Crash Buggy into Police Car, Not Charged with DUI As we showed last week, operating any motorized vehicle while intoxicated can result in a DUI. But as Orange County DUI attorneys, we can honestly say we’ve never seen anything quite like the story coming out of New York State. Four Amish teens were arrested and charged with underage possession of alcohol after crashing their buggy into a police…
Read MoreMan Charged with Driving Zamboni While Intoxicated
Man Charged with Driving Zamboni While Intoxicated Having been Orange County DUI attorneys for over 30 years, we were pretty sure that we had heard it all. Then this story out of Minnesota came across our desks, and we realized that we probably will always be surprised by new and outrageous ways that people get charged with DUI. Patrons at a local ice rink in Apple Valley, MN called police…
Read More4 Behaviors Law Enforcement is Looks For When Hunting Drunk Drivers
While any good California DUI attorney will tell you that appearing to be impaired while driving isn't enough for a police officer to pull you over, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put out a “DUI Detection Guide” to help police identify impaired drivers. Ultimately, a police officer needs to observe you committing a traffic violation to pull you over, but these four main behaviors will have…
Read MoreIs it Legal for the Police to Pull me Over Based on a Citizen Tip?
Is it Legal for the Police to Pull me Over Based on a Citizen Tip? Very frequently in Orange County a DUI stop and subsequent DUI investigation will be prompted by a tip from another driver to police about an alleged “drunk driver” on the road. A DUI stop based on a “tipster” must be critically evaluated and scrutinized by your Orange County DUI defense attorney. When evaluating the constitutionality…
Read MoreThe Shortest Term of License Suspension if Charged With DUI
When you are arrested for a DUI in Orange County, your driving privileges will be negatively affected. For first-time DUI offenders, the DMV will automatically suspend your license for 4 months. During this period, you are not permitted to drive a motor vehicle for any reason – doing so can result in a criminal charge. You do, however, have the right to request a DMV Administrative Per Se Hearing to…
Read MoreA Police Officer Must Have Cause to Pull You Over
A Police Officer Must Have Cause to Pull You Over A police office can only pull you over if he/she has reasonable cause or suspicion that a crime/or traffic offense is being committed. The police cannot pull you over on a mere hunch or curiosity. In addition, the police cannot pull you over due to race, creed or national origin. These kinds of stops are strictly prohibited by the United…
Read More4 Ways to Protect Yourself if Arrested for DUI
4 Ways to Protect Yourself if Arrested for DUI If you are arrested by cops or any law enforcement for a DUI in San Bernardino, it is imperative that you advise the officer involved the following: You invoke your constitutional rights to remain silent; Request that your San Bernardino DUI attorney be present during any and all interrogation or investigative questioning; You also do not consent to the search of…
Read More3 Important Questions to Ask When Arrested for DUI
Is my driver’s license suspended right away? No. If you have a California driver's license in your possession then the officer will likely take your license and give you a pink temporary license that is good for thirty days. If you take no action then your license will be suspended for four months after the 30th day. If you request a DMV hearing within the ten days then you will…
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