Man Gets 5th DUI, 3 Years in Prison, On Wedding Night
Man Gets 5th DUI, 3 Years in Prison, On Wedding Night
Man Gets 5th DUI, 3 Years in Prison, On Wedding Night A Laguna Niguel man gave an entirely new meaning to the idea of wedding crashing and will spend the next three years in state prison after crashing his SUV and getting a DUI hours after tying the knot with his wife at the county courthouse. Christopher Paul Shore was arrested on July 7th 2011 after pulling his SUV across…
Read MorePCH Traffic Accident Results in Two People Hospitalized, One Arrested for DUI
PCH Traffic Accident Results in Two People Hospitalized, One Arrested for DUI A traffic accident in Huntington Beach that could have ended up with much worse consequences than it did resulted in two people being rushed to the hospital and one person being charged with suspicion of DUI. The phones of Orange County DUI attorneys tend to ring a bit more on Monday’s following a weekend of partying, and this…
Read MorePolice Officer Arrested for DUI While Driving his Police Cruiser
Police Officer Arrested for DUI While Driving his Police Cruiser Just about everyone has had that empty feeling in the stomach when they look into their rear view mirror to see the flashing red and blue lights of a police car. If you’ve had a drink or two, you probably start asking yourself if you know a good DUI attorney. But what if you are a police officer, driving in…
Read MoreA DUI Probation Violation Can Lead to Significant Jail Time in Ventura
A DUI Probation Violation Can Lead to Significant Jail Time in Ventura A driving under the infulence conviction is one of the most stressful and burdensome criminal convictions a person can face. California continues to be one of the strictest states in terms of punishments imposed upon a person convicted of driving under the influence. Driving under the influence is codified under California Vehicle Code Section 23152. It states in…
Read MoreStandard Punishment for a First Time DUI in Riverside County
Standard Punishment for a First Time DUI in Riverside County The standard punishment for a first time DUI can vary greatly from county to county and can even vary significantly between different courthouses within a single county. The vast majority of DUI cases filed in Riverside County are filed in the Southwest Court and downtown Riverside Court, and the punishments are imposed in those two courthouses for a “standard” first…
Read MoreA DUI Conviction in San Bernardino Can Cost Your Commercial License
A DUI Conviction in San Bernardino Can Cost Your Commercial License If you have been issued a class A, B, or C drivers license with an endorsement issued pursuant 15278(a)(4) of the Vehicle Code, and are convicted of a DUI in California or any of the following scenarios occur; you will lose your commercial license for one year. This can lead to significant consequences, most importantly losing your livelihood and…
Read MoreCan I Get a DUI if I’m on Prescription Medications?
Can I Get a DUI if I'm on Prescription Medications? The short answer is yes. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether they are prescription medications or illegal drugs, places everyone who is on the road at risk. Typically, a first time DUI does not send a person to prison, however, depending on the facts and injuries and other factors, even a first time offense could land you…
Read MoreIf I am convicted of a DUI in LA will I have to install a Breathalyzer on my vehicle?
If I am convicted of a DUI in LA will I have to install a Breathalyzer on my vehicle? Under current California state law, only certain DUI offenders are required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) in their vehicles as a condition of receiving restricted driving privileges. For example, courts are given the discretion to order first time DUI offenders with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.15 or…
Read MoreWill I Have to Install an Ignition Interlock Device on My Vehicle
Will I Have to Install an Ignition Interlock Device on My Vehicle We get several calls each month from people that are facing Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Los Angles County and wonder if they will have to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on their vehicle if convicted. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is yes. This is because Los Angeles County is one of four counties…
Read MoreWhat makes a DUI a felony DUI in California?
In California, driving under the influence is against the law. A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable for up to a year in county jail and possible fines. However, a felony crime is much more serious and will include state prison time that can exceed more than a year. Usually, a first time DUI is a misdemeanor. However, a first time DUI can be a felony if a person is…
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