Recent Blog Posts in April 2011

Our California DUI Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be to get arrested for driving under the influence in California.   We have compiled a list of a few DUI checkpoints that may be in an area near you.   During a DUI checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of intoxication and will require motorists to perform field sobriety tests to determine whether they have been drinking.   If you find yourself arrested during a checkpoint, contact our California DUI Lawyers as soon as possible.  

Thursday 4/28

Costa Mesa DUI Checkpoint: 6pm-12am @ Sunflower Ave. & Anton Blvd

Fountain Valley: 9pm-3am – undisclosed location

Moreno Valley: 6pm-11:30pm – undisclosed location

Friday, 4/29:

Alhambra: 6:30pm-2:30am – undisclosed location 

Coachella: 7pm-2am – undisclosed location

Goleta: 7pm-early morning – undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am – Florence Ave. between Main St. & Broadway

Rancho Mirage: 8pm-2am – undisclosed location

San Diego: 10pm-4am – undisclosed location

Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Sherman Oaks: 8pm-2am – Ventura Blvd. at Columbus Ave.

Stanton: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Whittier: 7pm-3am – Leffingwell Road & Santa Gertrudes Avenue

Yuba City: 7pm-early morning – undisclosed location

Saturday, 4/30:

Folsom: 7pm – early morning – Greenback Lane & River Rock Drive

Roseville: 9pm-2am – undisclosed location

A Chico resident has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused a fatal car crash.

According to the SacBee, Sean Perry, 43, was driving a BMW around 12:25am on Pleasant Valley Road when he failed to follow a curve on the road. The vehicle hit an embankment and a tree before landing in a field.   Timothy Chapman, 40, was passenger in the BMW but died at the scene while Perry was airlifted to a local hospital with major injuries.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you get the best possible outcome in your DUI case. 

As we have previously discussed on this blog, California DUI checkpoints have been widely criticized for unfairly targeting minorities and generating huge profits by impounding the vehicles of unlicensed drivers.

While many California cities, such as Los Angeles, have revised their DUI checkpoint policies to address these concerns, others continue to impound high numbers of vehicles.

 For instance, the Vista Sheriffs Station recently conducted a DUI checkpoint on April 16. Below is a summary of the results:

• 7 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• 8 Field Sobriety evaluations were conducted on drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
• 41 vehicles were stored and cited due to violations including driving with a suspended license, unlicensed drivers, or as a result of arrest.
• 47 citations were issued for various violations including: Unlicensed (31), Suspended driver's license (5), Possession of Marijuana in a vehicle (2).

As detailed above, the DUI checkpoint resulted in seven DUI arrests, while 31 vehicles impounded from unlicensed drivers.

According to the Examiner, almost all of the unlicensed drivers were Latino illegal aliens. The article further suggests that California DUI checkpoints are ineffective at preventing unlicensed driving as many of those cited were repeat offenders.

The mounting evidence suggests that it may be time for California to reconsider its use of California DUI checkpoints in terms of how they address both drunk driving and undocumented drivers.

To learn more about California DUI checkpoint laws, please visit our OC DUI Checkpoints website.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California at a California DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI attorneys today. 

As reported by anewscafe.com, wall-mounted breathalyzer units, like the Alco-Buddy and the Breath Tester, are popping up in California establishments that serve alcohol.

These devices are marketed to be for "entertainment purposes only," and their ability to prevent California DUI is debatable.

The Upside

The breathalyzers are educational. Most California drivers have never used a breathalyzer and have no idea how their blood alcohol content (BAC) may be influenced by the number of drinks they consume.

"People are often surprised by how little it takes to register a .08," Heston, the Breath Tester distributor, told a reporter. "So it is serving to raise people's awareness of their own limits and knowing when they need to call for a designated driver."

Even if considered a novelty, the breathalyzer machines do serve as a reminder not to drink and drive.

The Downside

The machines may also provide a false sense of security for individuals who score a low BAC reading and are planning to drive. In some cases, this could lead to a California DUI arrest.

First, it takes a certain amount of time for alcohol to fully metabolize in the body; therefore, if you use the breathalyzer before the alcohol has completely metabolized, your BAC could rise above the legal limit as you are driving home.

Second, the breathalyzer machines installed in California bars are most often not as accurate as those used by California law enforcement as they do not use the same technology. In addition, the bar patron must use the device properly to get the most accurate result, which may not always be the case if the individual has had a lot to drink.

Finally, there will always be a few bar patrons that will use the breathalyzer machines for unintended purposes-namely, to see who can score the highest BAC.

If you are planning to drink, it is best to plan for a designated driver. However, if you are having one or two drinks at one of these California bars, and are curious about how they might affect your BAC, you may want to give the machines a try.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI attorneys today. 

A Southern California woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a DUI-related accident.

According to the Fresno Bee, the 23-year-old Huntington Beach woman was driving on the I-5 when she crossed the center divider and crashed head-on with a big rig.   The 27-year-old big rig driver saw the woman’s vehicle coming towards her and proceeded to slow down, but was unable to avoid the accident.   The woman was taken to the Memorial Medical Center in Modesto for treatment to her injuries while the big rig driver was not hurt.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you are involved in a driving under the influence accident; we will answer any questions that you have and provide you with the legal advice that you need to make an informed decision.

Clinton Hornsby, 30, has been arrested for driving under the influence and violation of probation early Sunday night.

According to Petaluma 360, Hornsby was driving a 1964 Plymouth Wagon on Old Redwood Highway when he failed to come to a full stop and ran through an intersection.   Once California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Dixon pulled Hornsby over, he noticed signs of intoxication and found out that Hornsby had two prior DUI convictions and was on probation.

Our California DUI Defense Attorneys are available to answer any questions you may have regarding your recent DUI arrest; contact us now to find out more information.

Oscar Pablo Ocegueda, of Vallejo, was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into an electrical pole.

According to the Napa Valley Register, 29-year-old Ocegueda was driving a 1998 Chevy Camaro northbound on Highway 29 when he veered and hit a power pole head on, just north of Highway 12.   The accident occurred at 5:30 am and there were no power outages reported.    After officers investigated the scene of the accident, they arrested Ocegueda on suspicion of DUI and he was booked at the Napa County jail.

If you are arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Attorneys as soon as possible. We will discuss the details of your case and will answer any questions that you may have. 

A Vons truck driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed the vehicle on a freeway in Norwalk.

According toKTLA, 44-year-old Benjamin Arroyo was driving the Vons truck when he hit a 30-foot guardrail on the right shoulder of the freeway.   He then jackknifed into the center medial and one lane of the northbound freeway.  Arroyo was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and no other injuries were reported.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today if you have been in a DUI-related accident.   Our DUI attorneys have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of  driving under the influence charge.

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Our California DUI Attorneys wish you a happy Easter! With several DUI checkpoints being set up throughout California, we have provided you with a list of some, but not all, sobriety checkpoints that may be near you.   If you are arrested during a DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI Lawyers as soon as possible to find out how we can help you.

Friday, April 22

La Quinta: 8pm-2am – undisclosed location

Modesto: evening – undisclosed location

San Francisco: 8:30pm-early Saturday morning – 19 ^th Ave. at Winston Dr., near the Stonestown Galleria

San Jacinto: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Santee: 8pm-3am – undisclosed location

Saturday, April 23

Escondido: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

Huntington Beach: 9pm – early Sunday morning – undisclosed location

Lancaster: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location.

Perris: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Sacramento: 8:30pm-early Sunday morning – undisclosed location

A new gadget that connects to almost 95% of cell phones may become the next evident-gathering tool used by officers in law enforcement.

An article on Red Tape MSN describes this gadget as being a universal tool that is a breakthrough in technology.    This device, called the UFED 2.0 or the “Universal Forensic Extraction Device”, can connect to virtually any cell phone and can collect and copy any content that is currently stored on the phone, including contacts, call history and pictures as well as current and deleted text messages.

Another article about warrants and cell phones indicates that officers in California can search through your cell phone without needing a warrant to do so.   What this means, is that whatever information officers gather from your cell phone can be used as evidence against you, for whatever charge you may be facing.   A cell phone is categorized as an item of personal property and therefore, its contents may be inspected without a warrant.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you have recently been arrested; we have the experience and knowledge to provide you with the best possible representation. 

Acknowledging that enforcement alone will not prevent drunk driving in California, the California Highway Patrol has announced that, during the next several months, it will conduct a grant-funded public education and awareness program with a focus on educating drivers about the dangers of DUI and the devastation it causes.

According to the CHP, the Designated Driver Program is designed not only to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving, but also to encourage and reward those who choose not to drink in order to safely drive others home.

The "Designated Driver Education Program" grant will fund the production of public service announcements; educational materials will be also produced and distributed statewide.

In support of the program, CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow stated, "Nobody ever thinks it's going to happen to them. They think it happens to other people. Anytime an impaired motorist is on the road, not only do they put themselves at risk, they're putting the lives of everyone else around them in danger."

California drivers are reminded that the best way to avoid a California DUI is to designate a driver or call a taxi. However, if you find yourself arrest for driving under the influence, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI attorney.

Last weekend’s Coachella music festival resulted in a total of 92 arrests, 43 of which were done by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Investigators.

According to KPSP Local 2, officers dressed in plain clothes observed concert goers and were targeting alcohol and drug violations each day.   33 individuals were arrested for providing alcohol to minors, possession of false identification, minors in possession of alcohol, and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers. 10 other individuals were arrested for possession of drugs or possession of drugs for sale including marijuana, ketamine, cocaine and MDMA.

Our California DUI Lawyers understand how stressful it can be to be arrested for a DUI in California can be; we will provide you with the best possible representation. 

A man in Orange County has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed into a vehicle as well as a vacant building.

According to the OC Register, a man driving a pickup truck was speeding on Knott Street when he ran a red light at West Chapman Avenue. The truck then veered, hit another vehicle and continued 100 yards before crashing into a vacant building at 12072 Knott St.   Both the truck driver and the female driving the other vehicle were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

If you have recently been in a DUI related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you get the best possible outcome in your specific case.

A 23-year old Walnut Park driver has been arrested for manslaughter and driving under the influence Monday morning.

According to CBS Local, Luis Jimenez was driving eastbound on California St. when he drove through a stop sign and lost control of his vehicle.   Jimenez’s vehicle then hit a 42-year-old male pedestrian who later died at a local hospital. Jimenez only suffered minor injuries and was arrested for a California DUI and manslaughter.

Our California DUI Defense Lawyers understand how frustrating it can be to be charged with driving under the influence; contact us today to find out how we can help you.

A Los Angeles man has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a rollover crash on Highway 101.

According to Noozhawk, Ronald Hernandez, 23, was driving his 2008 Toyota Tacoma around 1am when he lost control and rolled the vehicle.   The passenger, 27-year-old Armen Sarkisan, suffered serious injuries including lacerations to his upper body and a fraction to his right leg which was nearly amputated.   Both men were transported to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after Hernandez was arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today if you have recently been arrested for a felony DUI charge in California. 

As reported by the Mercury News, a California Highway Patrol officer was struck and injured by when an alleged drunken driver crashed into a pickup truck the officer was trying to dislodge from the mud.

The officer, Skyler Tesch, 31, was trying to assist the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck that had spun out and become stuck in the mud, partially blocking the far-right lane.

Tesch and his partner had parked the patrol car, with its lights flashing, behind the pickup and set up road flares to block the right lane of traffic.

However, 20-year-old Stevone Jones of San Jose veered into the lane and crossed over the flares, smashing into the pickup truck at a speed of 65 mph. Tesch was thrown 20 feet down the highway and suffered a broken leg.

Jones was arrested on a felony charge of driving under the influence.

Because California felony DUI cases can result in far greater penalties, it is important that DUI offenders seek representation from skilled California DUI attorneys who are experienced with felony DUI cases and who can help minimize the potential DUI penalties. 

Nicolas Cage has been arrested for public drunkenness after an argument with his wife in New Orleans.

According to Entertainment Today, the 47-year-old Oscar-winner got into a drunken argument with his wife outside a residence in the French Quarter and was booked on suspicion of domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace and public drunkenness.   Cage was released after posting $11,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 31 ^st.

If you have been arrested for a California DUI or even public drunkenness, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today.

Plan on going out and drinking this weekend? Before you leave your house, check out the list below for DUI Checkpoints that may be near you.   If you happen to go through a California DUI checkpoint and are arrested, our California DUI Defense Attorneys are here to answer any questions you may have, provide you with legal advice and represent you throughout your entire case.

Thursday, 4/14:

Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Friday, 4/15:

Lake Elsinore: evening – undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-3am – Santa Monica Boulevard & Bronson Avenue

Palm Desert: 8pm-2am – undisclosed location

Santa Rosa: 7pm-1am – undisclosed location

San Bernardino: 6pm-2am – 600 Block of W. Highland Avenue

Saturday 4/16:

Modesto: 10pm-3am – undisclosed location

Rancho Mirage: 8pm-2am – undisclosed location

San Jose: 9pm-3am – undisclosed location

Vista: 8pm-2:30am – undisclosed location

A three-vehicle crash in Napa County has resulted in two injuries as well as a driving under the influence arrest.

According to the Napa Valley Register, the accident occurred on Highway 29 south of St. Helena around 11:15pm Monday night. Janice Ho, 25, was driving a 2000 BMW when she rear-ended a 2001 Volkswagen Passat which then stuck a Nissan pickup truck. Two of the motorists were taken to the local hospital with complaints of pain.   Around 2am, Ho was arrested and booked into Napa County jail on driving under the influence causing injury and driving without a license.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been arrested for a California DUI; we have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case. 

A Gilroy high school track and field coach was arrested for driving under the influence during a school athletic field trip.

According to Gilroy Dispatch, 37 year old Alvin Harrison was driving a van when he collided with another vehicle on Highway 73 in the evening. The two-time Olympic gold medalist has been charged with driving under the influence causing bodily injury and driving with a suspended license.   Harrison is being held on a $50,000 bail at an Orange County jail and awaiting an April 19 ^th court appearance.

If you have been arrested for a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers to find out how we can help you.

As reported by Fox 40 in Sacramento, a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a suspected California DUI accident on April 2.

According to California Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Miguel Almanza was DUI when he crashed into Juan Rodriguez and his family. Rodriguez's wife, who was 7-months pregnant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"At times it's very frustrating when you go and you see repeat consequences of someone who made a very foolish decision to get behind the wheel when they're impaired and under the influence of alcohol," said Sergeant Ben Moser. "Anytime someone dies as a result of that, it's tragic."

Almanza is facing charges of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

As the story highlights, a California drunk driving accident that results in the death of another almost always will be treated as a felony.

Because California felony DUI cases can result in far greater penalties, it is important that DUI offenders seek representation from skilled California DUI attorneys who are experienced with felony DUI cases and who can help minimize the potential penalties. 

A San Diego police officer is under investigation for driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident.

According to CBS8, 41-year-old David Hall, a motorcycle traffic officer for the city of San Diego, is being accused of crashing his brown GMC into a gray Chevy Suburban on Murray Ridge Road at the on ramp to the I-805. The female driver of the Chevy Suburban claims that Hall took off without stopping while Hall says that he did stop and left after the woman said she was okay.  Once officers located Hall at his Linda Vista residents, he submitted to a breathalyzer test that proved Hall’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.

If you have recently been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find more information. 

An Orange County Superior Court Judge, known for several news-worth cases including a 2009 Orange County DUI-related accident, has been accused of giving preferential treatment to friends and family members over a seven year span

Judge Richard W. Stanford Jr., 63, is the fourth longest serving judge on the Orange County bench with 26 years as a judge as well as 12 years before that as a deputy district attorney.   According to the OC Register, Stanford entered guilty pleas on behalf of the defendants but waived fines and fees.  An upcoming July 25 ^th hearing could result in Stanford receiving disciplinary actions such as admonishment to a public censure or removal from office.  

Contact our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County. Our OC DUI Lawyers have been practicing DUI defense for over a decade and will fight to get you the best possible sentencing in your specific case.  

During a DUI Checkpoint in Orange County, only 6 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence.

According to the Daily Pilot, the DUI checkpoint occurred in Costa Mesa at Newport Boulevard and 17 ^th Street. Out of the 2,127 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, 9 drivers were asked to perform field sobriety tests, 12 had their licenses investigated, 13 received citations and 11 vehicles were towed.   Although DUI checkpoints may seem like they are beneficial to protecting the public from those drinking and driving, the reality is that these checkpoints are just a way for the city to make money after wasting tax payer's money.

If you have been arrested during a California DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out more information. 

As reported by The-Signal.com, the city of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, and Hart High School officials recently conducted the Every 15 Minutes program at Hart High School.

The nation-wide program educates high school students regarding the severe dangers of reckless driving, speed contests, drinking alcohol and driving, and distracted driving and texting using several emotion, real-world scenarios.

During the first part of the program, one student was removed from class every 15 minutes—giving the program its name. A police officer then entered the classroom to read an obituary written by the "dead" student's parents, explaining the circumstances of the tragic accident and memorializing their child.

Students also participated in a DUI-simulated collision scene, which was set up near the school on Newhall Avenue, depicting fatalities and serious injuries to several students.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Air-5 rescue helicopter was used to simulate an airlift of a critically injured student to a local hospital. Several other "injured" students were treated at the scene by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and taken to a local hospital.

The drunk driver was arrested and taken to the Santa Clarita Superior Court where a simulated DUI trial was held.

Finally, participating students met with community members who have experienced real-life drunk driving related tragedies in their family, and counselors spoke to them about how it feels to lose a loved one in a DUI-related accident.

If you or a friend or family member (son or daughter) has been arrested for underage DUI, you will need an experienced California DUI attorney.

A 60 year old Grass Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a head-on collision.

According to The Union, Patrick Anderson was driving his Nissan pickup truck on the northbound Highway 174 when he crossed the double-yellow center line, directly in front of a jeep.   The jeep driver, 67-year-old Bill Durant, tried to brake but could not avoid the accident and was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Anderson, however, was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he is listed in critical condition and is being charged with a California DUI and causing bodily injury.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we will answer any questions that you have, provide you with legal advice and inform you of what you could be facing. 

If you plan on going out this weekend, please be advised of the below California DUI checkpoints that may be near you; however, there may be others throughout the weekend that are not listed.

During DUI checkpoints, officers look for signs of intoxication and require motorists to perform DUI field sobriety tests. If you are arrested during a California DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys to find out how we can help you!

Friday:

Bakersfield: evening – undisclosed location

Costa Mesa: 7pm-1am – Newport Blvd. & 17 ^th St.

Escondido: 6pm-12am- undisclosed location

La Habra: 7:30pm-3am – undisclosed location

Lompoc: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am – La Brea Ave between Coliseum St. & Rodeo Rd.

Newport Beach: 9pm-3am – Jamboree Rd & Santa Barbara Dr.

Sacramento: 8:30pm-3am – Howe & University Ave.   

Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Yorba Linda: 7:30pm-3am – undisclosed location

Saturday:

Gardena: 7:30pm-2:30am – Rosecrans Ave. at Denker Ave.

Long Beach: 6pm-2am – West Division area

A Long Beach fire department captain was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene.

According to the OC Register, John Hines, 38, was driving on Westminster Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica Road, when his Chevrolet truck swerved into the bike lane and struck a cyclist.   Hines did not stop and check on the cyclists and instead, continued driving to a residence in Huntington Beach.   Witnesses of the accident followed Hines where he was then arrested and booked for a felony hit and run as well as felony driving under the influence; Hines has been released on $50,000 bond.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you have been involved in a dui-related accident; our attorneys have been practicing DUI defense for over a decade and can handle any type of driving under the influence charge. 

A 42 year old California man was arrested for driving under the influence early Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Daily Democrat, Douglas J. Tadlock was driving his 1992 Ford SUV when he was seen weaving on County Road 102 near CR-16. Once officers pulled Tadlock over, they noticed signs of intoxication and noticed an open bottle of alcohol in the front passenger seat. Officers conducted an investigation and arrested Tadlock for a California DUI.

If you have recently been arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out information about what you could be facing and how we can help you. 

A unique program designed to inform teens about the harsh realities that result from drinking and driving has been popping up throughout the US.

According to the Parent Dish, a program named “ Every 15 Minutes” makes a huge impact on teens as they learn what occurs when you drink and drive or even drive and text.   By stimulating a drunk driving accident in high school parking lots, teens are able to see the shockingly realistic scenes of the “victims” being taken away on stretchers.  

On top of this, a masked “Grim Reaper” pulls select students out of class every 15 minutes to symbolize that student’s death due to drunk driving. To set the point home, officers read obituary letters that have been written by the student’s parents.   The student must remain silent for 24 hours and cannot call, text or speak. Although the teens can return to their normal lives once their 24 hours are up, they understand that most DUI-related accident victims are not so lucky.

Speak with our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out more information regarding DUI with accident, under age DUI or any other driving under the influence charge. 

A 24 year old woman caused a fatal accident that killed an 18 year old male and has been arrested for a felony DUI.

Ashley Selina Bryan, of Highland, was driving her Honda Civic on the 57 freeway in Orange when she failed to avoid hitting a Chevy Camaro that was stopped on the shoulder. The Camaro was then pushed Cameron Cook, 18, who was standing outside of the disabled vehicle near a guardrail.  Cook went over backwards and fell approximately 50 to 60 feet onto a concrete embankment below the freeway.   According to the OC Register, Bryan has been charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injuring as well as a sentencing enhancement for multiple victims.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident or are facing a felony DUI charge, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out more information on how we can help you.

A head-on crash has resulted in two major injuries and a driver being arrested for felony driving under the influence.

According to KSBY, Fullerton resident Faustino Barcenas, 49, was driving west on Highway 46 when he drifted into the eastbound lane.   A driver, Pablo Elgarrista, was traveling eastbound when he saw Barcenas drifting and immediately pulled over to avoid being hit; Barcenas did hit Elgarrista’s vehicle’s left side but continued driving where he eventually caused a severe head-on collision with 3.7 year old Maria DeJesus Garcia of Fresno.   Both drivers’s had to be extricated from their vehicles and both were taken to hospitals for surgery.  Faustino Barcenas was arrested for felony DUI due to the severe injuries that Garcia sustained.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys immediately; we will represent you throughout the case and make sure that you receive the best possible outcome of your specific case. 

An Orange County man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused a DUI-related accident.

According to the OC Register, the driver was going northbound on the I-5 when he crashed into a pillar underneath the 91 freeway. The crash caused the vehicle to land on its side and catch on fire; the driver was examined but had no visible injuries. Officers had the driver perform a DUI field sobriety test before they arrested and took him to the Orange County Jail.

Have you been in a DUI-related accident? Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to learn more information about your DUI case. 

DUI checkpoints are designed to deter motorists from driving and driving.   Although today is April fool’s day, DUI checkpoints are no joke. If you find yourself arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint, call our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible so that we can discuss the details of your case.  Our attorneys are trained in administering DUI field sobriety tests so we will be able to check and make sure that your arrest was done in accordance to specific guidelines.

Friday:

Aliso Viejo: evening – Roving patrol

Coachella: evening – undisclosed location

Laguna Hills: evening – Roving patrol

Laguna Niguel: evening – Roving patrol

Laguna Woods: evening – Roving patrol

Loma Linda: 6pm-1am – undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am – Sunset Blvd. between Portia St & Sutherland St.

Moreno Valley: 6pm-11pm – undisclosed location

Rancho Cordova – evening – undisclosed location

Saturday:

Los Angeles: 6pm-1am – Eastbound Jefferson Blvd between Western Ave. & Denker St.

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am – Cahuenga Blvd. at Broadlawn Drive