Recent Blog Posts in May 2010

In an unusual twist a Brentwood High School was turned into a DUI court as students watched the wheels of justice turn.  On December 20, Tyson Ranalli was pulled over and subsequently arrested for a Contra Costa DUI.  After being charged with violation of Vehicle Code sections 23152 (a) driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and 23152 (b) driving with a BAC of over .08%, Ranalli agreed to this unusual forum for his court proceedings. 

Many students commented that they benefited greatly from seeing the realities of drinking and driving.  California is very strict on DUI cases.  The first call you should make following an arrest for a Contra Costa drunk driving incident is to a top California DUI attorney.  Call us today toll free at 888-444-7210.

Last September Kathy O'Daniel a mother of five was killed in a car accident allegedly caused by Judy Shafer.  O'Daniel's was driving her 15-year-old daughter home from volleyball practice when they were struck by Shafer's Jeep.  Shafer was found to be driving with a blood alcohol level of .19%.  Shafer will serve a 13 year state prison sentence for her involvement in the crash.

If you are involved in a California DUI that causes serious injury or death then you are facing a felony conviction.  Felony DUI charges carry with them state prison sentences.  Without the assistance of a leading California drunk driving defense attorney you will be facing the full power of the state in your case.  This means that you will most likely serve the maximum sentence on all charges.  Call our team of dedicated California DUI defense lawyers today for a free consultation.

Brandi Smith, 41, was arrested after driving drunk and topless.  According to police she stole a bottle of wine and then plowed through the landscaping at a Burger King.  Smith's blood alcohol level came back at a .144%.  She has been arrested for two prior California DUIs and was cited for driving on a suspended license.  If convicted this will be Smith's 3^rd DUI in under three years.

Driving under the influence in California can be a serious offense.  If this is your 2^nd or subsequent offense the consequences can be grave.  You could be facing a multi-year license suspension and up to a year in jail.  If you are arrested for a felony DUI then you could be facing state prison time.  No matter what you are charged with the first call you should make is to a qualified California Drunk Driving Defense Attorney.  Call us toll free today for a free case evaluation.

Stephen Paladino was arrested for a fourth offense drunk driving charge when he tried to deliver groceries to the wrong house.  According to Folsom Police Department, Paladino intended on delivering groceries to his ex-wife when he accidentally went to a stranger's door.  That stranger subsequently reported the "extremely tipsy" delivery man to police with a vivid description of him and the SUV he was driving.   Paladino was arrested with a BAC of .30 nearly four times the legal limit.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol then the first call you should make is to a dedicated Sacramento DUI defense attorney.  Time is of the essence, you have only ten calendar days from the date of arrest to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles and request a stay on the automatic suspension of your license.  Contact our team of leading Sacramento drunk driving lawyers now for a free case consultation.

21 year-old Edgar G. Haro was arrested for suspicion of a Merced County DUI after he collided with a truck on Highway 165.  Haro's passenger suffered major injuries and was taken to the nearby Modesto's Doctors Medical Center early on Friday April 30.  The truck driver did not suffer any injuries.  California Highway Patrol stated that Haro turned left in front of the truck causing the collision at the August Avenue intersection. 

Driving under the influence in California is extremely serious.  If you are involved in an accident and arrested for a California DUI you could face felony charges.  A felony DUI could result in state prison time.  Even if only the passenger was injured you can still face felony charges if they have great bodily injury.  If you have been arrested for a California DUI the first call you must make is to a knowledgeable drunk driving defense attorney.  Remember you have only ten calendar days to save your license.  Contact us today.

California Highway Patrol announced this morning that a Maywood officer was injured when a suspected drunk driver made a left turn in front of the squad car she was driving.  A witness to the accident claims the officers were driving at a high rate of speed with no lights activated when the alleged drunk driver turned in front of it.  All other parties involved in the accident suffered minor injuries.  The man accused of a Los Angeles DUI was driving on a suspended license and failed a field sobriety test given to him at the scene.

An arrest for a Los Angeles DUI can affect all aspects of your life.  If you are arrested for a Los Angeles DUI where an accident was involved you could face felony drunk driving charges.  If a party is severely injured the likelihood that you will face state prison time is very high.  Given the severity of the circumstances, you must contact a Los Angeles drunk driving attorney immediately after being arrested for a DUI.  Don't face the charges alone, receive a free consultation now.  Fill out our free online Los Angeles DUI evaluation and receive an instant call back.