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Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez, 48, was arrested and booked into Marin County Jail on a possible felony Marin DUI causing injury on Wednesday night.  Mr. Rodriguez put his car in reverse trying to avoid a routine sobriety checkpoint. Rodriguez backed the car into a nearby gas station.  His failed attempt to escape the Marin DUI checkpoint caused Mr. Rodriguez to hit an officer that was stopped at a gas station. Upon being detained, escaping the drunk driving checkpoint turned out to be a nightmare; the suspect seemed to be intoxicated while also driving without a California license. Although Mr. Rodriguez was suspected to be under the influence, a blood alcohol test turned out to be inconclusive.  The police officer did suffer minor injuries, such as a sprain and some bruising, but was released from the hospital on Thursday.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for driving under the influence in Marin, you need to contact a San Rafael DUI Lawyer immediately.  You may be facing severe penalties such as mandatory jail time, a license suspension and high fines.  Our Marin DUI Defense Attorneys are available 24 hours a day to assist you.  Call us now toll free.

One of the most common reasons for being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence is because of weaving.  The California Highway Patrol has reported that some 244,000 people were cited for distracted driving leading to around 16 deaths.  Many reports are starting to indicate that distracting driving may produce more grim statistics than California DUI cases.  The unfortunate reality is that people use their cell phone while driving and it can have serious consequences.

If you have been pulled over for weaving because you were on the phone or texting and were subsequently charged with driving under the influence, call our offices today.  We offer a free initial consultation with a leading DUI defense attorney.  Call us toll free today or fill out our online case evaluation.

On May 8, 2010, MADD OC will host a walk in Huntington Beach to raise money for their program.  Deemed the "Walk Like MADD" campaign - their goal is $207,000.00 for this event.  Currently, MADD has raised around $83,000.  The event is to take place at the Huntington City Beach at the Cross streets of PCH and Beach Boulevard.  Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:30 am.

Our team of dedicated California DUI Defense Attorneys do not promote drunk driving.  We promote everyone's constitutional right to an attorney and their right to a criminal hearing.  We do not support interest groups such as the MADD organization that routinely give out awards based on an officers number of DUI arrests even though the defendant in the case comes back with a blood test result of .02%.  If you are arrested for driving under the influence in California - don't feel like all is lost.  Call our California DUI lawyers today.

Jake Harris 24, a reality co-star, on the Discovery channel show ‘Deadliest Catch’ was arrested for driving under the influence. Harris who is the son of the late Captain Phil Harris was stopped by police officers after reports of a hit-and-run accident that matched the description of Harris’s vehicle.  The officers pulled over Harris in his BMW 3 series to investigate the hit-and-run and detected the odor of alcohol.  Harris performed field sobriety tests which he failed and refused to take a breathalyzer or blood test at the station.  Harris was arrested and placed in jail.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI it is very important that you contact a qualified DUI Defense Attorney that knows the criminal court system.  Call us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our free case evaluation so we can assist you or your DUI. 

For more information on this arrest go to People.com.