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DUI checkpoints are designed to ensure that motorists are not driving under the influence as they could be a danger to not only themselves but other motorists as well.  While most checkpoints are not announced until moments before their commencement, several arresting agencies have posted the cities, times and locations so that drivers are aware of where they will be occurring. 

If you are arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint, you need to call and hire a reputable California DUI Defense Lawyer as soon as possible. Waiting to retain counsel will only make your case harder to get through without severe consequences.

Call our California DUI Attorneys today at 888-844-4384 and we will answer any questions you may have as well as provide you with a free quote!

Friday, November 4^th

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

Modesto: 9:30pm - 3:30am - undisclosed location.

Rancho Santa Margarita: 6:30pm-2:30am - undisclosed location 

What is a DUI Checkpoint?

A California DUI Checkpoint is a structured operation that is conducted by local arresting officers to ensure that motorists are not driving while intoxicated.   These checkpoints often are set up in one location (on public streets and roadways, usually near bars or areas known for frequent DUI arrests) and must be conducted according to specific guidelines.   

During a DUI checkpoint in California, officers look for signs of intoxication such as bloodshot or watery eyes, slurred speech or even the scent of alcohol. If an officer is under the impression that you are driving drunk, they will ask motorists to step out of the vehicle and investigate by asking the driver to perform DUI field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer or blood test.

What is a DUI Roving Patrol?

Because DUI checkpoints must be announced prior to their commencement and are highly visible, DUI roving patrols in California are considered more effective in catching intoxicated drivers.  The word roving can mean nomadic, wandering and traveling which is completely different than a DUI Checkpoint which stays in one location for the duration of the operation.

 In short, Roving DUI Patrols are harder to avoid as arresting officers are not stationed in one specific area but rather are driving around the city looking for individuals who display obvious signs of driving under the influence.  

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Our California DUI Defense Lawyers want you to be aware of the differences so that you can be more prepared. Check out our California DUI Checkpoint Locations Facebook page to stay up to date with all upcoming DUI sobriety checkpoints!

A 23-year-old R&B singer was arrested for driving under the influence after she crashed her vehicle early Friday morning.

According to The Boom Box, Teairra Mari rear ended her silver Infiniti into another vehicle while driving in Beverly Hills.   Once officers arrived at the scene, they noticed the singer exhibited signs of intoxication and became combative with the arresting officers, giving one a minor cut.    Mari was released later that night on a $50,000 bail and has since issued a statement apologizing for her actions.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in California, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today. We will investigate the details of your case, subpoena records and officers if needed and make sure that you get the best possible representation for both your DMV hearing and criminal court hearing. 

Bryan Young, 35, was tasered and arrested after he attempted to escape officers during a routine DUI sobriety checkpoint.

According to the Lake Elsinore-Wildomar Patch, the Lake Elsinore man was about to go through a checkpoint when he made a U-turn to go in the opposite direction. Once officers approached Young, he displayed symptoms of driving under the influence of drugs and later admitted to being in possession of marijuana.

When an officer led the motorist away from his vehicle, Young attempted to run off but was stopped when a second officer tasered him.  Upon further investigation, officers found Young was a convicted felon serving probation for domestic violence and he had a loaded .38-caliber handgun as well as marijuana in his vehicle. Young has been arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, probation violation and driving under the influence of drugs.  

If you have been arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint in California, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing; let our attorneys request and conduct the hearing on your behalf so you don't have to!

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you have been arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint.   During a checkpoint, officers look for signs of intoxication such as blurry or bloodshot eyes, slurred speech or the scent of alcohol. A reputable and knowledgeable CA DUI Attorney will look into the details of your arrest and provide you with the best possible representation available. Check out the California DUI Checkpoints that may be near you:

Friday:

Chula Vista: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location

Escondido: weekend - undisclosed locations

Gardena: 7:30pm - 3:30am - El Segundo Blvd. at Halldale Avenue.

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Washington Blvd. between Abbot Kinney Blvd. & Lincoln Blvd.

Los Angeles: 7:30pm-2:30 - Highland Ave. & DeLongpre St.

Los Angeles: 6pm-1am - Westbound Imperial Hwy between Main St. & San Pedro St.

Newport Beach: 9pm-3am - Dover Drive & 16 ^th Street

Santa Monica: evening - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Long Beach: 6pm-2am - North Long Beach

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Sunset Blvd. between Maltman Ave. & Silver Lake Blvd.

Rancho Mirage: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location

San Jose: 9pm-3am - undisclosed location

Our California DUI Defense Lawyers are here to provide you with information regarding DUI sobriety checkpoints so that you are prepared if you ever have to go through one.   Even if you haven't been drinking and driving, a DUI checkpoint can be a stressful situation.

If you are arrested during a checkpoint, contact our California DUI Attorney as soon as possible as you could be facing lengthy license suspensions and even potential jail time.

Friday:

Chino: 8pm-early morning - undisclosed location

Hemet: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location

Lake Elsinore: evening - undisclosed location

Lemon Grove: 7pm-2am - 6900 block of Broadway

Lompoc: 6pm-early morning - undisclosed location

Studio City: 8pm-2am - Ventura Blvd. between Eureka Dr & Fruitland Drive

Modesto: 9pm-2am - undisclosed locations

Oakland: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Sacramento: 7:30pm-early morning - Amherst St. & Meadowview Rd.

San Marcos: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location

Santa Maria: 6pm-1am - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Lodi: 6:30pm-2:30am - undisclosed location

Modesto: 10pm-3am - city wide roving DUI saturation patrol

Perris: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Santa Barbara: 9:15pm-3:15am - undisclosed location 

Starting today and going through Sunday, there will be multiple DUI Sobriety checkpoints throughout California. These checkpoints are designed to ensure that motorists are not driving under the influence.   If you find yourself at a checkpoint, the best thing to do is remain calm and relaxed. The officer will be looking for signs of intoxication such as blood shot or blurry eyes, slurred speech and the scent of alcohol coming from the person or the vehicle.   Once these signs are observed, the officer will request that the motorists perform DUI field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer test to ensure that they are in fact under the influence.

If you are arrested during a CA DUI sobriety checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible to find out how we can help you!

Friday:

Escondido: 6pm-12am - undisclosed location

Inglewood: 7pm-3am - Imperial Hwy at Simms Ave.

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - La Cienga Blvd, between Rosewood Ave. & Oakwood Ave.

Palmdale: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

San Diego: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location

Santa Rosa: 7pm-1am - undisclosed location

Vista: 7pm-2am - undisclosed location

Yuba City: evening - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Highland: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Manchester Ave., between Main St. & Broadway

Modesto: 9pm-3am - Undisclosed location

Ventura: 8pm-3am - undisclosed location

A Los Angeles man has been arrested for driving under the influence after he slammed his pickup truck into a LAPD squad car at an intersection.

According to the Daily Breeze, a man driving a Ford F150 drove through a red light at an intersection around 2am when he crashed into a police car that was heading southbound on Main Street.  The impact of the accident sent the police officers vehicle barreling into a telephone pole.   The pickup driver and his male passenger fled the scene but were later found and taken into custody. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and run.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as you are released from a DUI arrest in California. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing on the automatic suspension of your license and if you retain our attorneys, we will request the hearing on your behalf. 

A Davis man has been arrested for driving under the influence after he caused a DUI-related accident around 2:45pm Sunday afternoon.

According to the Daily Democrat, Anthony Ene, a previous DUI offender, was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant at speeds above 85mph when he hit a 2003 Ford Escape that was being driven by 44-year-old Heidi Sciutto of Woodland.   Sciutto's vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a stop on its wheels while Ene's vehicle swerved through the center median and across the southbound lanes before hitting a dirt ditch.   Ene then proceeded to climb out of his car and ran through a Christian School and hid at a nearby home where he was later found and arrested for driving under the influence.   Sciutto was taken to the local hospital with moderate injuries including cuts to her elbow, hands and pain in the neck and back.

If you have recently been involved in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys as soon as you're released from your arrest. We will investigate your specific case to make sure that the arrest was done in accordance to guidelines and we will represent you throughout your entire case.

A Stanton female driver was arrested for driving under the influence causing an accident as she took out a power pole early Monday morning.

According to the OC Register, 26-year-old Bianca Alvarado was driving north on Dale Street near Katella Ave. when she lost control of her vehicle when she came to a stop after crashing into the pole at 3:08am.   No injuries were reported however over 3,700 Southern California Edison customers are currently without power due to the accident.

Have you recently been involved in a DUI-related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing on the automatic suspension of your license and if you retain our offices, we will request and conduct the hearing on your behalf. 

Our California DUI Defense Lawyers have compiled a list of DUI sobriety checkpoints within California for this weekend. If you plan on going out, please be advised of the scheduled checkpoints and make sure to have a designated driver.    During a checkpoint, officers look for signs of intoxication and will ask motorists to perform DUI field sobriety test to check to see whether motorists are driving under the influence. Contact our CA DUI Attorneys today for more information!

Friday:

Coachella: 7pm-1:30am - undisclosed location

Fortuna: evening- undisclosed location

Orange: 8pm-3am - 1600 North Tustin St. 

Sacramento: 8:30pm - early morning - Del Paso Blvd & El Camino Ave.

Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Saturday

Folsom: 7pm-3am - Blue Ravine Rd., near Parkway Dr.

Fortuna: evening- undisclosed location

Inglewood: 7pm-3am - Imperial Hwy at Simms Ave.

Lake Elsinore: evening - undisclosed location

Long Beach: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Menifee: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

San Jose: 9pm - 3am - undisclosed location

A 30 year old woman was arrested for felony driving under the influence and child endangerment after she crashed her car with her infant daughter inside.  

According to the Lake County News, Sacha Shea Cooper was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala on Highway 29, north of Highway 281/Soda Bay Road, when she drifted across the center line and struck a 2004 Saturn.   The 31-year-old driver of the Saturn ended up in a ditch off the side of the road and sustained minor injuries and did not need to be taken to the hospital.   Cooper's vehicle also ended up on a dirt shoulder; when officers arrived, she was outside of her car with her 1 month old daughter in her arms.   Cooper was then arrested for a felony DUI, driving with an expired driver license and felony child endangerment.

Have you recently been involved in a DUI-related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible so we can request a DMV hearing on your behalf and represent you throughout your entire case. 

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. 

Paris Hilton's brother is ordered to pay $4.9 million dollars to a man that he injured while he was driving under the influence in 2008.

According to Third Age, the then 18-year-old Barron Hilton was driving a Mercedes-Benz when he pulled into a Pacific Coast Highway gas station and struck a gas station attendant. Hilton's blood alcohol level was at .14%, which is above the legal limit in California.  The attendant's lawyer claims the man was permanently disabled and underwent multiple surgeries and will receive $4.9 million dollars for his pain and suffering.   Hilton has been ordered to pay $225,000 in punitive damages as well as $71,000 in interest for his California DUI.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as you are released from a driving under the influence arrest.   We will request a DMV hearing on your behalf and represent you in all courts. 

A fatal accident in Orange County resulted in a driving under the influence arrest of a 28-year-old female early Sunday morning.

According to the OC Register, the accident occurred at around 12:45am, on the I-5 near Disneyland Drive in Anaheim when a female driver and her 28-year-old male passenger's 2002 GMC S-10 pickup hit a car, went into the dirt embankment and overturned multiple times.    The male was transported to a local hospital where he died at 4:15am.   The female, who is currently being treated for major injuries at the same hospital, was arrested for causing a fatal driving under the influence accident.

Our CA DUI Attorneys offer their sincere condolences to the friends and family members of the male passenger who died due to this DUI-related accident. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. 

When the verdict was read on the Casey Anthony case, the world went into an uproar, deeming the justice system as corrupt.  For anyone who had watched a glimpse of the trial or read up on it, they were certain that Casey Anthony was guilty.  

However, jury trials are not designed to seek justice for the victim; they are meant to look at the facts, evidence and all that's available that provides the jury with enough proof to convict an individual.  

Regardless of what type of offense a person is on trial for, it is imperative that the jurors follow the justice system rather than rely on public opinions.  Many individuals are quick to say a person is guilty, whether they are on trial for murder or even for driving under the influence.  

An article on Slate explains the differences between what the world wanted versus how the jury system actually works by saying "The Casey Anthony jurors felt that the prosecution left too many open questions and failed to prove guilt under the extremely high standard required by law. They wanted a motive and a cause of death. America wanted revenge. The jurors wanted proof of Casey Anthony's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. America wanted justice for Caylee. Underlying the difference between these two goals is the fundamental premise of the American system of justice: avenging innocent victims matters less than protecting innocent defendants."

For more information regarding trials for California DUI cases, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions that you may have. 

According to the Times Standard, Eric Leslie Harry was driving a 1982 Ford motor home when he ran off the road and hit a guardrail before continuing and finally hitting a tree. The accident occurred around 2:46pm Saturday when Harry was heading southbound on US Highway 101.   Harry was not injured; however two of his passengers who were both in the rear of the motor home were taken to local hospitals.   Anthony J. Sherman, 21, was treated for major injuries while Daniel J. Terry, 28, was treated for moderate injuries.   A third person, Jeffrey Clinton Maddox, 31 was seated in the front passenger seat and was not injured.   Harry was arrested and booked into the Mendocino County jail for a felony DUI charge.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you have been involved in a DUI-related accident or if you were arrested for driving under the influence in California.

DUI sobriety checkpoints are designed to ensure that the public as well as motorists are safe from potential drunk drivers.   If you plan on going out this weekend, please take extra precaution in securing a designated driver or planning on getting a cab as there will be several DUI saturation points throughout the weekend.   Although most arresting officials are required to announce the time and city of an upcoming DUI checkpoint, many wait until the last minute so that people do not intentionally avoid having to drive through one.

If you happen to be arrested during a DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. We will represent you during both the DMV and criminal court hearings and we will check to make sure that the arrest during the checkpoint was done lawfully.

Friday:

Los Angeles: 6pm-1am - Imperial Highway, between Main St. & San Pedro St.

Los Angeles: 6pm-1am - Eastbound Florence Ave., between Western Ave. & Denker St.

Palmdale: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Salinas: evening - undisclosed location

Saturday:

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for driving under the influence around 1am Sunday morning after just 5 months of having a provisional license.

According to Mercury News, officers were responding to a two-vehicle collision on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at Bon Air Center in Greenbrae when they noticed a vehicle coming towards them at a fast speed. Officers tried to flag down the vehicle as it ran through a red light and finally came to a stop in the middle of the intersection.

The teenage driver was arrested for driving under the influence after they had her conduct field sobriety tests that she failed. On top of driving under the influence of drugs, the 16-year-old was driving on a provisional license, was violating a restriction to not drive after 11pm and had marijuana residue and a glass smoking pipe inside the vehicle.   After she was arrested, the teen was cited and released to a guardian and her vehicle was towed.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you find yourself arrested for a DUI with alcohol or drugs. We have the experience and knowledge to assist you with your specific case. 

Fourth of July weekend is all about BBQs, fireworks and spending time with friends and family.  Like most holiday weekends, officers will be on the lookout for anyone who is driving under the influence.   If you plan on drinking this weekend, please remember to have a designated driver to get you home safely or call a taxi cab to avoid a DUI.  

Several cities throughout California will be conducting DUI sobriety checkpoints, many of which will be roving DUI patrol, meaning they will be on the lookout for anyone suspected of driving under the influence.  

If you are arrested for driving under the influence or causing a DUI-related accident this weekend, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as possible. We will handle your case and ensure that you get the best possible sentencing.

Friday:

Aliso Viejo: 6:30pm - 2:30am - undisclosed location

Brea: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location

Glendora: evening - undisclosed location

Grand Terrace: 6pm-2am - city wide, all weekend

Inglewood: 7pm-3am - Manchester Blvd. at Kareem Court

Imperial Beach: 7:30pm-2:30am - 900 block of Palm Ave.

Lancaster: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Lemon Grove: 7pm-2:30am - 6900 block of Broadway

Livermore: evening - undisclosed location

Loma Linda: 6pm-2am - city wide, all weekend

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Devonshire area, Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St.

Monterey Park: evening - undisclosed location

Napa: 6pm-all weekend - area freeways and highways

North Hollywood: 6pm-12 am - Lankershim Blvd. & Cumpston St.

Oakland: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Orange County: entire weekend - extra roving patrol for Brea, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda

Pasadena: evening - undisclosed location

Redlands: 10pm-3am - 6^th & 8 ^th St.

Riverside: all weekend - city wide

Salinas: evening - undisclosed location

Santa Fe Springs: evening - undisclosed location

San Bernardino County: 7pm-1am - Adelanto & Redlands

San Diego: 9pm-4am - undisclosed location

Santa Monica: evening - undisclosed location

Saturday:

Baldwin Park: evening - undisclosed location

Escondido: 6pm-12am - undisclosed location

Irvine: 7pm-3am - Culver Dr.

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Figueroa St. & 40^th Place

Napa - 6pm-1am - unincorporated Napa county, undisclosed location

Pomona: evening - undisclosed location

San Bernardino County: entire weekend - Roving patrol set for: Upland, Rialto, Victorville, Hesperia, Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills, Chino, San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, Montclair, Highland and Yucaipa

San Diego: 9pm-4am - undisclosed location

San Jose: 9pm-3am - undisclosed location

Yucaipa: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location

Sunday:

Los Angeles: 12pm-8pm - Foothill and Harbor areas

Redlands: 10pm- 3am - city wide

Monday:

Redlands: 6pm- 2am - city wide

West Hollywood: 4pm-10pm - Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Rd.

A high speed chase ended in Desert Hot Springs with a man being arrested for driving under the influence shortly after 5:30pm.

According to KPSP Local 2, officers attempted to pull over a Chevy Camaro in connection with a high and run accident in Cabazon when the vehicle took off, leading officers on a chase down the I-10.   The Camaro headed east on the freeway and got onto State Route 62; his vehicle reached speeds of up to 100 mph before getting a flat tire and finally coming to a stop.   Officers arrested the driver without incident and are investigating whether the vehicle was stolen.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys as soon as possible if you have been arrested for drunk driving.   You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing; let our attorneys request it for you so that you don't have to. 

A young Fallon man is facing up to 12 years in prison for causing a fatal driving under the influence accident that took the life of a 19 year old woman.

According to the Lahontan Valley News, on the night of November 8, 2010, two lives were forever changed.   Justin Speed, 22, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado truck westbound on Highway 50 when he veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a 1986 Volvo station wagon driven by Samantha Sibis, 19, killing her instantly.   Speed was returning from his own brother's funeral when he caused the fatal DUI-accident.

Our law firm sends it sincere condolences to the friends and family members of Sibis.  If you have been involved in a driving under the influence accident, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today. 

A recent DUI Checkpoint in Orange County resulted in only one driving under the influence even after over 700 vehicles were screened.

According to the OC Register, over 1000 vehicles passed through the Bristol St. and Randolph Ave. DUI sobriety checkpoint late Wednesday evening but only one individual was actually arrested for a DUI. These checkpoints are designed to protect the public from drunk drivers however; it seems as if they are just a way to spend tax payer as well as state and federal agencies money.  

Out of the 713 vehicles screened, 10 were towed, 30 driver's licenses were investigated, two warrants were served and 18 individuals were given citations.  Once passenger decided to throw out a can of beer before approaching the DUI checkpoint; officers cited the driver for allowing an open container in the vehicle while the passenger was arrested for an outstanding DUI warrant.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence during a DUI sobriety checkpoint.   These checkpoints must follow specific DUI checkpoint guidelines and if those guidelines are violated, then you may receive a more favorable outcome in your specific case. 

A San Jose teenager has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a one-vehicle accident mid Friday afternoon.

According to Mercury News, the 15-year-old was driving a 2004 Lexus RX330 on State Road 156 when he drove onto the shoulder and hit a fence.   The teenager, whose name is not being released because he is a minor, was not injured; however, 49-year-old Steven Gonzales, the teen's passenger and owner of an unnamed marijuana dispensary in San Jose, broke both of his legs as a result of the accident.  

Gonzales was taken to the hospital where he was later arrested for illegally possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia at the time of the crash as well as being under the influence of drugs. The teen was arrested for felony DUI and was taken to juvenile hall.

Our California DUI Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be to be arrested for driving under the influence in California. Contact us today to find out how we can help you get the best possible result for your DUI case. 

A 25-year-old East Palo Alto was arrested for driving under the influence that caused a fatal accident.

According to Mercury News, Leylani Simmons was driving a Jeep Cherokee erratically when she crashed her vehicle, killing 22-year-old Lorina L. Veamatahau.   Simmons records showed that she had a previous DUI conviction. Simmons, who was injured during the accident and taken to the Stanford Hospital, was arrested late Monday night for homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in great bodily injury or death. On top of this, Simmons was also with a no-bail warrant for reckless driving, defrauding an innkeeper and a $5,000 warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence. 

An Idaho state senator has been arrested for driving under the influence and grand theft early Sunday morning.

According to the Huffington Post, the four-term Republican John McGee was leaving a Boise golf course at around 3am when he climbed into a Ford Excursion with a 20-foot travel trailer that was attached.   The Excursion's keys were in the vehicle so McGee drove off but came to a stop when he tried to make a turn and the Excursion and travel trailer ended up jack-knifed in the driveway.    McGee was arrested for a DUI with a .15 blood alcohol level.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you have been arrested for a California DUI. Our CA DUI Attorneys have the experience and knowledge to provide you with the best possible representation. 

A 21-year-old Chico will be facing felony DUI chargers after a serious accident near San Luis Obispo.

According the KRCRTV, Evan A. Green was driving a 2004 Saturn when he lost control of his vehicle.   When Green tried to over correct, the vehicle flipped several times and went through a fence and onto a golf course.   Two 21-year-olds, Aaron Michael Beaver of Eureka and Marcus Alex Nelson of Castro Valley both were killed due to the accident.   Green and another one of his passengers, Jacob Zimmer, survived with major injuries. Green taken to the Sierra Vista Medical Center and was then arrested after causing the DUI-related accident.  

Our DUI law firm sends its sincere condolences to the friends and family members of those who died.  Contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been arrested for any type of driving under the influence case today. 

A 24-year-old woman caused a fatal DUI-related accident that took the life of an off duty Los Banos Firefighter.

According to Firefighting News, Amie Chick was driving a 2012 Jeep when she made a left hand turn in front of Andrew Maloney, 29, who was driving a 2011 Suzuki motorcycle on Highway 165.   Unfortunately, Maloney was not able to avoid the accident that occurred just after 9pm.   Upon further investigation, officers arrested Chick, who did not suffer any injuries, for driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.    Our law firm sends its sincere condolences to the friends and family members of Maloney.

If you have been recently arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out more information on what you could be facing as a DUI offender.

A Los Angeles woman has been arrested for driving under the influence after she caused a serious DUI-related accident that involved over 100 bicyclists.

According to the Los Angeles CBS Local,   the 27-year-old woman was driving a white Honda Civic on West Jefferson Place and Rodeo Road around 1:49am when she crashed into a group of over 100 bicyclists who were taking up part of the road. About 9 bicyclists, who are part of a late night bike ride, out of the 100 were treated for their injuries while one man is said to be in critical condition.   Witnesses stated the woman was driving around 60 mph when she hit the group of cyclists. The woman, whose name has not been released, has been arrested for a driving under the influence.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today if you are arrested for a DUI or after causing a DUI-related accident. 

A Lake Elsinore man has been arrested for driving under the influence after he caused a single vehicle collision early Sunday morning.

According to My Valley News, 21-year-old Saul Pena Preciado was driving on Lakeshore Drive when he attempted to turn right onto another street but lost control.   Preciado’s white Ford 150 truck hit the center divider, damaged a roadway sign and continued across the westbound lanes before coming to a stop on the sidewalk, between a retaining wall and a utility pole.  Preciado was taken to the Inland Valley Medical center for treatment of minor injuries before he was arrested and booked for driving under the influence.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you have been involved in a DUI-related accident; our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case.

Actress Estella Warren was formally charged with four misdemeanors, one of which included driving under the influence, for an arrest that occurred last month.

According to Pop Eater, an officer saw the 32-year-old actress and top Canadian synchronized swimmer slam her Toyota Prius into three parked cars and drive away.   Officers then pulled Warren over but she proceeded to resist arrest and kicked an officer.   The actress was taken to the local police station where she freed herself from handcuffs and tried to run.   Warren could be facing up to 6 months in jail for her four misdemeanors.  

Our California DUI Lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle all types of California DUI cases; contact us today to find out how we can help you!

A former Kern County supervisor has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he failed to perform DUI field sobriety tests.

According to Bakersfield.com, Pete Parra was driving on Highway 178 near Haley St. when he was pulled over around 10pm.   Officers noticed signs of intoxication and Parra informed them he had a couple of beers at around 2pm, went back to work and then continued to another restaurant for more beers.   After the failed DUI sobriety tests and a blood alcohol content that showed .09%, Parra was arrested and booked at the local jail.

If you were arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today. We understand DUI laws, have practice DUI defense for over a decade and will ensure that you receive the best possible sentencing. 

A Palmdale resident was arrested for driving under the influence after officers used a taser on him.

According to KSBY, Gregory Murphy, 33, was pulled over in Goleta around 9pm on suspicion of drunk driving.  More officers were called to the scene as Murphy became uncooperative and began kicking the officers. In order to subdue Murphy, officers tasered him and took him into custody.   Murphy tested positive for blood alcohol content level that was above the legal limit and is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Jail.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence in California.    We will ensure that you receive the best possible representation and will conduct both the DMV and criminal court hearings on your behalf so that you don’t have to be present. 

If you plan on going out this weekend, please drink responsibly and have a designated driver.  Multiple DUI Checkpoints will be occurring throughout California to ensure that motorists are not driving under the influence.

If you find yourself arrested during a CA DUI Checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys immediately. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing on the automatic suspension of your license and if you retain our attorneys, we will contact the DMV and conduct the hearing on your behalf.  

Friday

Lancaster: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Lompoc: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

Riverside: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

Saturday

Escondido: 6pm-12am – undisclosed location

Long Beach: 6pm-2am – South Patrol Division

Los Angeles: 6pm-1am – Southbound Western Ave, between 52^nd St & Slauson Ave.

Modesto: evening – undisclosed location

Redondo Beach: 7:30pm – 2:30am – undisclosed location

Our California DUI Defense Attorneys are sending their congratulations to Crystal who is graduating from Law School today!

Crystal has been with our firm for over 3 years and has been an important instrument in providing both the attorneys and clients with the information that they need.  Our law firm is happy to have helped Crystal learn the ropes of DUI defense and we are extremely proud of her accomplishments.

We wish Crystal the best in her future endeavors and look forward to seeing her become a successful attorney. 

Testing positive for alcohol consumption even if you haven’t had a lick of alcohol? It is possible! A new recent study shows that individuals who utilize products that contain alcohol may test positive in a urine test. 

According to an article on MSNBC, frequent use of Purell hand sanitizer, which contains 62% ethyl alcohol, may lead to issues for those who are required to undergo regular drug tests.    A new recent study followed participants as they applied hand sanitizer to their hands every 5 minutes for 10 hours a day for three days which ended up being the equivalent of about 4 ounces.    Unlike an alcohol breathalyzer test that measures the amount of alcohol on your breath, which can dissipate after a few hours, a urine test is usually more accurate and can pick up any type of alcohol, even the kind found in hand sanitizers.

If you have been arrested for a recent driving under the influence charge, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today so that we can investigate your case and ensure that you receive the best representation. 

A Brawley man has been arrested for a felony driving under the influence after he caused an accident that injured a 12-year-old boy.

Isaac Solorio Beaver, 28, was driving his 1996 Volvo sedan on Worthington Road around 7am on Saturday morning when he failed to stop at a red light. He drove through the intersection and plowed into a Toyota Rav4 driven by Juan Bernal. 

According to IV Press Online, a 12 year old boy that was sitting in the back of the Toyota Rav4, without a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and landed in a dirt median.  Bernal and two other boys, ages 10 and 16, received minor to moderate injuries and were taken to the local hospital. Beaver was arrested for causing a  DUI-related accident after he fled from the scene but was later caught by Highway Patrol officers.

Our California DUI Defense Lawyers understand how difficult it can be to be arrested for drunk driving. Contact us today to find out how we can help you and answer any of your questions.

San Carlos vice mayor was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Thursday morning.

According to the Mercury News, Andy Klein, 29, was driving and exiting northbound on Interstate 280 when he pulled over on the side of the road to take a phone call at around 1:10am. A sheriff’s deputy noticed the vehicle on the side and though that it may have broken down.   Once the officer pulled over and began speaking with Klein, he noticed the smell of alcohol and proceeded to administer a DUI field’s sobriety test as well as a breathalyzer test.   Klein’s blood alcohol level can back at .08 and he was taken to the county’s First Chance drop-off center that is used for sobering up rather than being taken to jail.  

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in California, contact our highly qualified and experienced California DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. 

Lori Ann Minick, 24, was arrested for driving under the influence after she crashed her vehicle in Grass Valley around 9:30pm Wednesday night.

According to The Union, Minick was driving north on Ridge Road south of Via Colina when she ran off the road and hit a retaining wall. Minick had two small children inside the car at the time of the accident; a 3 month old was uninjured but a 6 year old was taken to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.    Minick was arrested for a California DUI and causing bodily injury as well as child endangerment and is currently being held on $35,000 bail.

Have you been in a DUI-related accident? If so, retaining a reputable California DUI Defense Attorney could greatly benefit you; speak with our California DUI lawyers today to find out more information on how we can help you. 

Before you go out this weekend, make sure to have a plan of action so that you can avoid getting a California DUI. Have a friend be the designated driver or hire a taxi before you go out and drink. The list below is designed to provide you with the local DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints that will be going on both Friday and Saturday this weekend.

Friday, March 4th:

Coachella: 7pm-2am – undisclosed location

Inglewood: 8pm-3:30am – undisclosed location

Lynwood: 6pm – 2am – undisclosed location

Modesto: evening – undisclosed location

Oakland: 6pm-2am – undisclosed location

Pacoima: 8pm-2am – Van Nuys Blvd. between Laurel Canyon Blvd. & Remick Ave.

Rancho Cordova – 8pm-2am – undisclosed location

Seal Beach: 6pm-3am – First Street & Pacific Coast Highway

Saturday, March 5th:

Los Angeles: 8pm-2am – La Brea Ave. between Rodeo Blvd. & Exposition Blvd.

If you are arrested at a DUI Checkpoint, contact a California DUI Defense Attorney as soon as possible so that we can help you keep your license and provide you with the best representation throughout your case. 

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.

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.

Daryl Fleck admits to consuming a twelve pack of beer and then stumbling out of the house to sleep it off. With his keys in the center counsel and the driver’s side car door wide open a neighbor alerted police when he found Fleck passed out.  When police arrived they found Fleck sleeping, the hood of the car was cold and to top it off the car wouldn’t even start.  Fleck was charged with a  DUI and had a BAC of .18%.  He is facing probation of 5 years and 4 years in custody for sleeping in his legally parked car in front of his house. 

If you are charged with a DUI you are in violation of 2 counts: Vehicle section code 23152 (a) and (b).  The first one is driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and the 2 ^nd count (b) is driving under the influence of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.   

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI it is important for an experienced California DUI Lawyer to review your case.    Please contact our office for a free consultation at 888-444-7210 to speak to a qualified Drunk Driving Lawyer.