Recent Posts in Los Angeles County DUI Category

According to CBS Los Angeles, Stanesha Nicole Allen, of Lake Los Angeles , was picking up the children from a caregiver early in the morning after she reportedly had been at a wedding the night before where she had been drinking. She drifted off the road onto a dirt path before she lost control of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia that she was driving.    The SUV rolled over four times before it came to a complete stop.

Two children, a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, suffered head trauma and were airlifted to the Antelope Valley Hospital .   Allen and four other children, ages 10 months to 11 years old, were taken to the local hospital with minor to moderate injuries.   Three out of the 6 kids are said to be Allen's biological children, two are foster kids and one is Allen's niece.

If you have recently been involved in a DUI related accident or have been arrested on suspicion of a California driving under the influence charge, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible at 888-844-4384 or fill out our FREE DUI case evaluation form to have a dedicated attorney contact you directly!

As summer officially begins, California boaters should be aware that the Coast Guard is cracking down on boaters who may be under the influence. As part of their Operation Dry Water program, the Coast Guard will be increasing patrols from Dana Point to Moro Bay, NBC Los Angeles reports.

While most people are familiar with the laws governing California DUI, the rules and regulations regarding boating under the influence, or BUI, are much less understood.

Below are several keys facts about boating under the influence that you may not know:

• Unlike police, Coast Guard officers say they don't need probable cause. They can climb aboard any boat, at any time, in US waters.
• Like police, the Coast Guard carries breathalyzers, and can test for blood alcohol levels.
• The legal limit of 0.08% applies to California boaters as well.
• The consequences faced by those arrested for California boating under the influence include fines, jail time, and probation

We encourage all California boaters to operate their vessels responsibly this summer. Unfortunately, the Coast Guard reported 672 deaths from boating accidents last year alone, of which 20% were due to alcohol.

If you are charged with California DUI or California BUI, it is imperative to consult with an experienced California DUI defense attorney who can help you determine your legal options.

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. 

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. 

This upcoming weekend will be full of get-togethers, tailgating and house parties all celebrating the annual Super Bowl. Officers in multiple cities throughout California will be conducting DUI checkpoints Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making sure that motorists are not driving under the influence.   For your safety and the safety of others, please make sure that you have a designated driver if you plan on drinking.

If you are arrested for a DUI at a checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys for more information.

Friday:

Oakland: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Oxnard: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Redlands: 10pm-3am – undisclosed location

Riverside: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

San Bernardino: 6pm-2am – 200 block of E. 40 ^th Street

Vallejo: 6pm-11pm – undisclosed location

Saturday:

Encinitas:  Evening – undisclosed location

Modesto: 9pm-3am – undisclosed location

San Francisco:  8:30pm-1am – Geary Blvd. and Steiner Street

Santa Marina: 6pm-1am - undisclosed location

Sunday:

Modesto: 6:30pm-11:30pm – undisclosed location

Oxnard:  3pm - ongoing – undisclosed location

Porterville: evening – undisclosed location

Ridgecrest: 4:30pm-10:30pm – roving DUI, undisclosed location

Sacramento: after super bowl – undisclosed location

A semi-truck driver has been arrested for driving under the influence when he crashed into a center divider of the 101 freeway in Studio City and then slammed into a minivan.

According to JusticeNewsFlash.com, the 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound on the Ventura Freeway, near Laurel Canyon when he caused the accident around 6:10am.   Both the trucker and the minivan driver were rushed to the local hospitals; the minivan driver sustained greater injuries than the truck driver.

If you have been involved in a DUI-related accident, contact our Los Angeles County DUI Defense Attorneys today. 

The latest winner of the popular TV show “Survivor” was arrested and booked on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.  

Judson Birza was riding his skateboard in the streets of Santa Monica around noon.  When cops stopped Birza, TMZ states that they noticed him acting strangely. Birza was booked and jailed for a DUI related warrant as well as probation violation and is being held on a $37,000 bail.

It’s important to know that you can be arrested for a DUI when you’re in a car, on a bike, on a boat or, in Birza’s case, a skateboard. If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of being under the influence, contact our California DUI Attorneys today. 

Five bicyclists, ages 18 to 22, were arrested, cited for a California bicycle DUI and released. KCRA.com states that officers were called to the scene after a bicycle lost control and crashed into the pavement.

At around 1:30am, approximately 15 bicyclists were riding on both sides of the road without helmets and barely visible to motorists. Officers could smell alcohol and conducted field sobriety tests on all the cyclists.

 The five bicyclists were arrested on suspicion of riding under the influence in South Los Angeles; one of the arrested was the victim of the crash, although he wasn’t seriously injured.  If you or someone you know has been arrested for any type of DUI, contact our knowledgeable California DUI Defense Attorneys today.

Memorial Weekend typically brings in a large amount of drunk driving arrests, this year around 80 more people were arrested in the same 60 hour period as last year.  The California Highway Patrol reports that 302 people were arrested in Los Angeles County over the holiday weekend while last year only 220 were arrested during this same time period.  This statistic is on par with the state average.  The CHP is reporting that last year they arrested 1465 people on suspicion of drunk driving while from 6:01 pm Friday May 28 until 6:00 am Monday May 31 there were 1541 arrests. 

This increase in Los Angeles DUI arrests only goes to show the heightened presence of police and arresting agencies on the lookout for suspected drunk drivers.  If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles County the most important thing you can do is contact a Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney who can assist you with all aspects of your case. Call today for a free case consultation.

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.

A DUI checkpoint has been scheduled at the intersection of Glendale Boulevard and Effie Street in Los Angeles.  Los Angeles Police Department has announced that the checkpoint will take place on April 16, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am.  For further information regarding this checkpoint call Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section at 213-486-0703.

If you are arrested for a DUI at a checkpoint in Los Angeles the first phone call you should make is to a qualified DUI attorney.  Our team of dedicated Los Angeles DUI Defense lawyers is well-versed in drunk driving defense and will assist you with all aspects of your case.  From contacting the California Department of Motor Vehicles to representing you in your criminal court case we will help you from beginning to end. 

Last week a Newport Beach Police Officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence further proving that a California DUI can happen to anyone.  Monica Aguilar, was arrested on Friday March 5, in Los Angeles County for allegedly driving drunk on the eastbound 10 Freeway at around 9:25 PM.  She was pulled over for tinted windows and was later taken in by the California Highway Patrol and given a breath test.  According to the CHP – the breath test came back at over .08%.  The  Newport Beach Police Department refused to comment on Ms. Aguilar.

Driving under the influence in Los Angeles can be a very serious offense.  Even as an officer you are not immune from arrest for a California DUI.  Our offices have handled DUI cases for officers, firefighters and military alike.  Call our offices toll free now for a free consultation.  We are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Contact our team of dedicated Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys today!