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As a DUI offender, you could be looking at hefty fines, lengthy license suspension and potential jail time, even on a first time DUI offense.  Whether you are stopped on the road or during a DUI sobriety checkpoint, it is imperative that you hire a reputable DUI defense attorney who will fight for you.

Our California DUI Lawyers have compiled the following list of DUI checkpoints in California that will be occurring this weekend.   Although most police departments announce a checkpoint prior to its commencement, not all provide the checkpoint information far in advance; many arresting officials provide the public with very little detail hours up to the check point.   If you are arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint, contact our California DUI Attorneys today!

Friday:

Anaheim: 8pm-3am -DUI roving patrol

Irvine: 8pm-3am -DUI roving patrol

Lake Elsinore: evening - undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am -

·         Figueroa Street & 9th Street in Central Area

·         Manchester Avenue &Broadway in Southeast Area

·         Sunset Boulevard & Hoover Street in Northeast Area

Lower Lake: 6pm-2am - near Highways 53 & 29

Newport Beach: 8pm-3am - DUI roving patrol throughout the city

Poway: 7pm - early morning - undisclosed location

San Diego: 9pm-4am - undisclosed location

San Bernardino: 6pm - early morning - 500 block of W. 40 ^th Street

San Bernardino County: 6pm-2am - undisclosed locations within the cities of Hesperia, Redlands, San Bernardino, Cal State University of San Bernardino, Upland, Barstow and Chino Hills

Santa Ana: evening - undisclosed location  

Santa Barbara: evening - undisclosed location

Santa Monica: evening - undisclosed location

Stanislaus County: evening - within the cities of Modesto & Turlock

Temecula: 9pm - early morning - undisclosed location

Ventura: 8pm-3am - undisclosed location

Visalia: evening - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Adelanto: 6pm - 2am - undisclosed location - saturation patrol

Anaheim: 8pm-3am - DUI roving patrol

Buena Park: 8pm-3am - DUI roving patrol

Garden Grove: 8pm-3am - DUI roving patrol

Goleta: 8pm-3am - undisclosed location

Indian Wells: 8pm-2am - city limits

Livermore: evening - undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 6pm-2am - West Los Angeles area

Santee: 7pm - early morning - undisclosed location

Upland: 6pm - 2am - undisclosed location - saturation patrol

Sunday:

Redlands: 6pm-2am - city of Redlands - saturation patrol

Santa Barbara: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Every year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving or MADD, rewards police officers for their efforts in minimizing drunk drivers on the road by arresting those who are driving under the influence.  So when MADD heard of a new California bill that could pass restricting the ability of officers to enforce certain laws during DUI sobriety checks, they became irate and began speaking out.

According to Mercury News, the new bill called Assembly Bill 1389, or AB 1389, condones driving without a driver's license by preventing law enforcement from enforcing current laws meant to protect people on roadways. AB 1389 would allow more driving under the influence offenders operating on a suspended license to continue to drive illegally.     DUI sobriety checkpoints are meant to protect the public but it seems as if most do not garnish as many DUI offenders as one would think.

If you have been arrested at a DUI sobriety checkpoint in CA, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we will answer any questions you may have and provide you with a free quote. 

Plan on going out this weekend and maybe drinking with friends? If so, we recommend that you have a designated person who will not be drinking so that everyone can get safely home.  Multiple DUI checkpoints will be popping up starting today, Friday June 24 ^th and going all the way through Sunday.   These DUI checkpoints, whether they have been previously announced or not, are designed to protect the public and check to make sure motorists are not driving under the influence.  

If you are arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. You have only 10 days following your arrest to contact the DMV; hire our CA DUI Attorneys and we will request and conduct the DMV and criminal court hearing.

Friday:

Coachella: 7pm-1:30 - undisclosed location

Tustin: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Loma Linda: 6pm-2am - Redlands Blvd.

Los Angeles: 8pm-3am - Florence Ave. & Broadway

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Figueroa St., between 8^th and 9 ^th St.

Rancho Mirage: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location

Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Santa Rosa: 7pm-1am - undisclosed location

Whittier: 7pm-3am - Florence Ave. & Ringwood Ave.

Vallejo: 6pm-11am - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Palm Desert: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location

An Arizona woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she stole a car in California.

According to ABC 15, Teresa Gregory, 29, of Prescott, Arizona, was stopped on Highway 69 for speeding. Upon further investigation, officers found she was driving without a license.   Gregory initially told officers the vehicle was hers and then changed the story, saying it belonged to a friend.   As Gregory’s passenger, 34-year-old Jason Benstead from California, was asked to step outside the vehicle, officers noticed a glass pipe on the seat and found three grams of meth underneath the passenger’s seat.

Gregory finally admitted to stealing the car in California and even stole a license plate from another vehicle to put on the stolen car.  Gregory was arrested on driving under the influence of drugs, theft of a vehicle, display of fictitious plates, possession of meth and drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license.   Benstead has also been arrested for theft of a vehicle and possession of meth; both Benstead and Gregory remain in custody.  

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys if you have been arrested for driving under the influence.   Our CA DUI Lawyers have been practicing DUI defense for over a decade and will represent you in both the DMV and criminal court hearings. 

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.

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. 

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.

Shiloh McGillicuddy, 25, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing an accident on Highway 101.

According to Marin Scope, the Novato man was driving his 200w Saturn SL1 northbound on the 101 freeway when he hit the center divider wall a few times before finally stopping; the Saturn was then hit by several vehicles, causing a total of eight cars to be involved in the collision.   No major injuries were a result of the accident however two unlicensed drivers were issued citations.

If you or someone you know has been driving under the influence or has caused a DUI-related accident, speak with our California DUI Defense Attorneys today. 

A Ventura County man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle into a home.

The Ventura County Star reports that the 26-year-old man was on the road at around 1:38am when he lost control of his vehicle on a turn causing his car to drive through a fence and hit a gas line before it struck a home in Ojai.   Due to the gas leak, several neighbors were forced to evacuate for a half hour. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and booked into the county jail.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our Ventura County DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. 

Russell Hanson, 32, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicle manslaughter.

According to the Redlands Daily Facts, Hanson was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon on the 210 Freeway where he crashed his vehicle into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car that was stopped on the side of the road.   A man sitting in the back of the Lincoln, age 77, was killed at the scene while the two other passengers suffered injuries and were hospitalized at Loma Linda University Medical Center.  Firefighters cut out the window to remove the critically injured driver as well as cut the roof off to rescue a 76-year-old woman.

Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim; if you or someone you know has been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys.    

A 40-year-old repeat DUI offender from Vallejo has been arrested and booked in a Sonoma County Jail for a DUI, violation of probation and driving without a license.

Hugo Alberto Reynoso was spotted weaving and driving 78 mph in a 55 mph zone on Lakeville Highway.  Officers stopped Reynoso and noticed signs that he was intoxicated.   According to the Petaluma 360, Reynoso’s records indicated that he had two previous DUI convictions and was currently on probation.  

If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI in California, contact our knowledgeable DUI Defense Attorneys today. 

Donald Ray Wurster, a Santa Cruz habitual DUI offender, was arrested Friday evening for driving with a suspended license.   Wurster was spotted driving northbound on Highway 101 and had three passengers, an adult and two children under the age of 4, inside his vehicle. 

According to the Petaluma360.com, Wurster was charged with driving with a suspended license as well as being a habitual traffic offender as he has had four prior convictions for driving without a license as well as six violations in the past year. A habitual traffic offender applies to anyone who is driving on a suspended license and has accumulated multiple citations and/or is involved in collisions in a one-year period.

If you or someone you know is charged with driving on a suspended license due to a prior DUI case, contact our qualified California DUI Defense Attorneys today. 

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.

Dorell Wright, forward for the Miami Heat was charged with a DUI last month.  His arrest for drunk driving resulted in a two game suspension.  In addition to DUI charges, Wright faced a charge for driving with a suspended license.  Since the arrest, nude photos of Wright have surfaced on the internet.

In California, an arrest for driving under the influence is very serious.  Violation of Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) and (b) can result in a lengthy license suspension, hefty fines and potential jail time.  It is imperative that you seek the advice of a leading California DUI Defense attorney immediately after you are arrested.  You have only ten calendar days from the date of arrest to save your license.